Monday, 12th May 2008

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Church in desperate need of TLC

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COUPLES who wish to tie the knot in Alderney will soon need only to spend three days in the island before being granted a marriage licence.

Hawking the limelight

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A FORTUNATE pigeon and 50 death row chickens have dominated conversations in Alderney this week.

Alderney airport chickens must go

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BIRD lovers in Alderney are furious about States plans to cull 50 chickens which roost close to the airport.

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India trek for veteran rambler

NEWS that Alderney’s police force is planning to crack down on drink driving hasn’t gone down well with everybody in the island.

Fort sale ‘could improve airport’

FORT Tourgis could hold the key to Alderney’s airport terminal being improved.

Dragged his ex by hair in a prolonged assault

A MAN from Alderney who dragged his ex-girlfriend by her hair and hit her head against a wall and light socket has escaped jail.

Muratti win around the corner?

ALDERNEY’S recent Muratti thrashing suggested there is little light at the end of the tunnel for our footballers.

Matron ‘has gone unpunished’ over assault in a bar

ALDERNEY hospital workers claim that a matron who assaulted a colleague in a bar is continuing to harass and intimidate the woman.

Alderney gets a preview of new commercial quay

ESSENTIAL redevelopment of Alderney’s commercial quay could disrupt the harbour for more than a year.

Portrait is a testament to Mignot legacy

ALDERNEY’S Mignot Memorial Hospital reopened last week following a £6.2m. facelift – and after its opening ceremony, I was given a guided tour of the revamped facility by administrator Marc Sumner.