Friday, 16th May 2008

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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

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

Portrait is a testament to Mignot legacy

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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.

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Pilot ‘in shock’ after nosewheel collapse

THE nosewheel of a private aircraft collapsed on landing at Alderney airport yesterday.

Quay is key

NEWS that renovation work will finally begin on Alderney’s commercial quay has given the island a huge boost.

‘Alderney States pay should be made public’

STATES OF ALDERNEY members’ pay was in the spotlight last night.

ITV is leading Trover home on Sunday

TIGHTLY knit communities often excel at working together for a good cause – and it seems Alderney is no exception.

Vote younger, but stand later?

TWO proposals – one to reduce the voting age to 16, the other to increase the age at which a member of the public can stand for office – were hotly debated at this week’s People’s Meeting in Alderney.

Bounty’s hunt for a home

AURIGNY’S 40th birthday, a Muratti Vase thrashing and a number of violent storms all welcomed me to Alderney earlier this week.

The time has come to fly

AURIGNY’S 40th birthday provides me with the perfect opportunity to mention what the airline does for its island namesake.