AN ATTEMPT to subject St Sampson’s growers to a five-fold increase in rates was a ‘vindictive’ move, according to the Guernsey Growers’ Association president.

KERBSIDE recycling will be introduced to St Sampson’s later this year after parishioners enthusiastically accepted proposals at last night’s annual parish meeting.

WORK must begin now to ensure that a deep water berth for fuel and cargo is built at St Sampson’s by 2020, according to harbour master Captain Peter Gill.

A ST SAMPSON’S resident said she would struggle to keep her house now the owner’s rate is on the rise.

THOUSANDS of people turned out to see Father Christmas switch on the Christmas lights on the Bridge yesterday.

POWERS that allow parishes to halt developments must be strengthened to stop developers strong-arming them, advocate and former IDC president John Langlois has said.

A LITTLE bit of Guernsey died on Wednesday night when St Sampson’s douzaine finally revealed its reasons for capitulating over the data park traffic lights. After a ridiculous three-month wait, parishioners at last learned that David had turned tail and run when Goliath called up his advocates and douzaine members faced being personally sued for [...]

ST SAMPSON’S douzeniers could have faced massive financial bills and even have lost their homes if the parish had not changed its mind and granted a bornement for the entrance to the Guernsey Data Park.

NEIGHBOURHOOD policing has been increased at Les Genats Estate and around Cobo.

PARISH officials in St Sampson’s have U-turned on their decision not to grant a permit for work on a new junction for a multi-million pound data park.