Guernsey News
Crash victim may be coming home
A Guernsey man who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Thailand may be coming back to the island.
Police on anti-violence campaign
Alderney Police have launched a campaign targeted at telling young islanders that violence is unacceptable.
Another pub’s turned to dust
GUERNSEY'S Salerie Inn was torn down yesterday.
Coach’s position interests Vance
ISLAND boss Tony Vance has thrown his name into the hat to be the coach of ‘Guernsey FC’.
‘I was trying to prepare myself for the worst, but you can’t prepare enough’
THE most harrowing thing he has seen is how Cobo Health Centre GP Dr James Ray described what confronted him in earthquake-stricken Haiti.
‘If it’s not in the Plan tell us where the cash is going to come from’
EXPENDITURE should be tied to the States Strategic Plan, according to Treasury minister Charles Parkinson.
No to Vale homes
THE Royal Court yesterday dismissed by a 5-3 majority an appeal against the Environment Department’s refusal to grant permission to build three homes in a field in the Vale.
Keeping 18 as age of gay consent ‘would be a PR disaster’
GUERNSEY’S reputation would be damaged if it failed to equalise the gay age of consent to 16, a national human rights campaigner has said.
Zero waste dream could end if Environment deputies vote
ENVIRONMENT Department members will again face a battle with their consciences on the £93.5m. Suez waste plant proposal when it comes back to the States this month.
Recycling a jumbo
It is a big task, but how do you recycle a plane?
Search for Jonny takes to the air
POLICE looking for a young Guernseyman missing in the United States are planning an air search.
Church has mixed view on consent
There has been a mixed reaction from Guernsey's church leaders to proposals to bring down the gay age of consent.
A waste of time?
Just when you thought protesters had done enough to stop Guernsey building an incinerator, the States decide to bring the issue back to the assembly one more time.
National No Smoking Day
Wednesday 10th March marks National No Smoking Day and Guernsey Quitline is helping islanders who want to 'break free' from the habit.
Candy Shop knife pair on drugs
UNAWARE that the man they were confronting was high on heroin and carrying a knife, customers at a Bridge store tried to come to the rescue of two frightened shop assistants.
Teenager has the books in her head
A ST SAMPSON’S HIGH student has written her own fantasy novel.
Words of diplomacy after crunch meeting
GTA University Centre directors were saying little yesterday about discussions held at a crunch meeting.
Planners resist court bid to build on ‘landscape buffer’
A COUPLE who were refused permission to build three houses in a field opposite their home challenged the decision in the Royal Court yesterday.
Guernsey Post quiet on voluntary redundancies
APPLICATIONS for voluntary redundancy at Guernsey Post have closed but the company has not yet revealed how many people have come forward.
'Mixed year' for island's economy
It was a mixed year for the economy, according to the Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Business Trend Survey.
Falling profits made 2009 a year for most to forget
MORE than half of island businesses questioned in a survey released yesterday saw profits fall last year.
Housing development proposed
Proposals for a new housing development on La Rue des Bas Courtils are put forward by the Environment Department.
Ministers call for waste debate
Guernsey's ministers ask for another debate about the island's waste plans at the States' March meeting.
‘Untold damage’ if incinerator gets back in
AN ATTEMPT to overturn the decision to scrap the incinerator could do ‘untold damage’ to the credibility of the States, according to one campaigner.
Woman's plea for new home
A single mother of three living on the Grand Bouet in Guernsey is calling on the States to find her a new home.
Watson through to second round of Women's Open
Guernsey tennis star Heather Watson is through to the next round of the Women's Open in Clearwater Florida.
Charity celebrates £10K grant
A Guernsey charity is celebrating a £10,000 grant to upgrade its facilities.
Still no sign of Guernsey student
There's still no sign of a Guernsey student missing in the USA for a week.
"Wake up to milk carton recycling"
Guernsey's milk cartons are set to have another make-over to encourage more islanders to recycle.
Eisteddfod : Johnny's Angels sprIng into action
It may bring images of men in striped waistcoats, but barbershop is just as popular with female choirs.
Fair gives a flavour of student life
More than 70 universities and colleges crammed into the Grammar School to give Guernsey students a taste of student life.
Campaign to help Kaylee
Kaylee Huddart Tugby suffers from Myopathy - there are only four people diagnosed with it in the world.
Third time lucky for Suez?
Guernsey's States could be making it third time lucky with yet another vote on the Suez waste plant. What's your view?
Herm's Other Time
The man who created the Angel of the North is heading to one of the most southerly spots in the British Isles to site his latest sculpture.
Social Security Fund at record high
The value of Guernsey's Social Security Investment Funds have bounced back to a record high.
Economy is better than expected
Guernsey's budget deficit for last year may be smaller than forecast as the economy bounces back.
Capt Barton for renewabale energy commission
Alderney's States are being asked to approve the appointment of Captain Robert Barton as a member of the Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy.
Age of consent for gay sex could be lowered
The age of consent for homosexual couples in Guernsey could be lowered to 16 - the same as for heterosexuals.
Injured woman flown to UK
A 70-year-old woman who was injured in a road accident in Guernsey has been flown to Southampton for treatment..
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