Footballers urged to make history

• great to read about alderney's latest team. I can remember the old days with the tics and... (Mon 8th March 2010 at 11:17)

Police swoop for missing firearms

• See the updated article posted here, I hope this clears things up a bit: ... (Wed 3rd March 2010 at 16:48)

• This is a little pedantic Mr Walden. As I said previously, it is the States, through the... (Wed 3rd March 2010 at 15:22)

• Sorry Sid and Confused but the issue and revocation of licences to hold weapons is dealt... (Wed 3rd March 2010 at 08:01)

• This is one of those unfortunate but not infrequent instances where Bill Walden is... (Mon 1st March 2010 at 16:56)

• Hang on a minute. If the States deals with licensing, surely that includes the seizure of... (Mon 1st March 2010 at 09:33)

• Robert, This is another of those unfortunate but not infrequent occasions where the... (Sun 28th February 2010 at 12:59)

• Robert, This is another of those unfortunate but not infrequent occasions where the... (Sun 28th February 2010 at 12:59)

• I fail to understand the rationale of the States dealing with weapons seizure rather than... (Sat 27th February 2010 at 12:48)

• Is that a firearm ? (Fri 19th February 2010 at 20:35)

Hotel guests evacuated after fire

• We are two of the 11 evacuated guests and we must also add our praise to Donald in handling... (Fri 19th February 2010 at 11:41)

John Richards quits States role

• I hope he didnt resign because he enjoyed smoking in pubs. (Sat 20th February 2010 at 12:59)

Suspicious package contained toilet paper

• I'm sure the Police will get to the bottom of the matter. (Fri 5th February 2010 at 20:38)

• The police say they have nothing to go on.. (Wed 3rd February 2010 at 20:10)

• Icey - it's only a handful of numb skulls that behave like this. Apparently this one... (Sun 31st January 2010 at 09:54)

• This is just stupid. It seems that things are getting out of control over here. (Fri 29th January 2010 at 21:22)

• I thought we lived in a civilised island? This idiot needs to be rooted out and exposed. (Fri 29th January 2010 at 09:45)

Second driving ban for young plumber

• Your glib comment does not answer my question Andy? Pissed drivers with deep pockets pay... (Tue 23rd February 2010 at 11:32)

• Your glib comment does not answer my question Andy? Dead kids or the odd banned driver? (Tue 23rd February 2010 at 11:28)

• Dont fall for the UK paradigm it doesnt work its based on hypocrisy and spite. (Fri 19th February 2010 at 20:37)

• Don't be silly Andy. If you drive drunk or drive like and idiot you have no business... (Tue 9th February 2010 at 18:38)

• Banning people unless they are a proven alcoholic/drug addict is vindictive fines are the... (Tue 9th February 2010 at 10:54)

Willmott and Williams to quit States

• Robert makes a fine point. Instead of one strategic plan we get 10 points of view? (Thu 28th January 2010 at 11:44)

• All candidates for the States in Alderney stand as "independent." There is an inherent... (Sun 24th January 2010 at 12:19)

Alderney introduces smoking ban

• I agree Icey & I'm an ex-smoker. Most of our senior citizens would have been youthful in... (Wed 3rd February 2010 at 13:42)

• You non-smokers really do seem to be gloating about this issue with the attitude of a child... (Tue 2nd February 2010 at 23:48)

• Well done States of Alderney got it right at last. On facebook I see that a lot of young... (Mon 1st February 2010 at 22:05)

• I totally agree Icey, most of the people that are against smoking probably never visit the... (Mon 1st February 2010 at 15:14)

• I totally agree Icey, most of the people that are against smoking probably never visit the... (Mon 1st February 2010 at 15:01)

• I totally agree Icey, most of the people that are against smoking probably never visit the... (Mon 1st February 2010 at 15:01)

• I totally agree Icey, most of the people that are against smoking probably never visit the... (Mon 1st February 2010 at 14:57)

• Thank you Auberge, I am also a non-smoker though am still against the ban. It would be... (Tue 26th January 2010 at 16:21)

• We have been visiting the islands for 10 years, (we live in the uk,) and love Alderney so... (Tue 26th January 2010 at 15:22)

• Well Icey, I was joking but when you think about it the suggestion utilises much of the... (Sun 24th January 2010 at 17:48)

• Looks like my last visit, I smoke. (Fri 22nd January 2010 at 16:38)

• Hello, you are joking no? (Fri 22nd January 2010 at 11:32)

• Well that's the smoking sorted for the good of public health. Now let's talk about all... (Fri 22nd January 2010 at 10:04)

• The people who are so happy to 'ban' should move to mainland Britain where they would be... (Thu 21st January 2010 at 02:11)

• It is so very obviously the correct decision that the only surprise is the closeness of the... (Tue 19th January 2010 at 14:53)

• It is so very obviously the correct decision that the only surprise is the closeness of the... (Tue 19th January 2010 at 14:53)

• In response to Icey, not all change is bad, as not all of it is good. There is much about... (Mon 18th January 2010 at 18:17)

• That's another piece of Alderney's uniqueness gone then. Let's just change the name of the... (Mon 18th January 2010 at 14:25)

• At last the \"STATES\", has done something for the good & wellbeing of ALDERNEY. It wasn`t... (Sun 17th January 2010 at 02:27)

• A close vote, indeed, for Alderney's smoking ban, but so ,so long overdue. Thankfully, it... (Fri 15th January 2010 at 09:06)

Double tragedy for vet's family

• My thoughts & prayers are with your family at this tragic time. God bless you all. (Sat 14th November 2009 at 20:13)

Quay nightmares for States member

• if i can recall the commercial quay had sheet piling done to it in 1982????????, as it is... (Tue 1st December 2009 at 16:51)

• Just to clarify my last comments, it was a simple spelling mistake, i didn't really mean... (Sat 21st November 2009 at 22:48)

• We do so love complaining about life on this beautiful island of ours and its even better... (Sat 21st November 2009 at 11:15)

• If Alderney is to survive long term then it has to consider its tourism industry. Lets be... (Fri 20th November 2009 at 23:38)

• Mr.Quarry Man............... Whilst I do agree with some of your points. I object to... (Wed 18th November 2009 at 16:24)

• Island Girl has entirely missed the point of the debate. Perhaps she has just discovered... (Sat 14th November 2009 at 12:18)

• Thank you both for your comments, we hope to come over next month and will in deed try to... (Wed 28th October 2009 at 14:15)

• K9 - Like you, I get fed up with the UK. Now recently living here in Alderney so far it is... (Wed 28th October 2009 at 09:46)

• K9 - I don't think such a forum exsists perhaps something for you to organise if you move... (Wed 28th October 2009 at 08:17)

• My post is unrelated to this article, BUT I can't seem to find any forum from island... (Mon 26th October 2009 at 21:26)

• As I have said before ......... the quay needed money spending on it. It would have been no... (Fri 23rd October 2009 at 08:19)

Quay cost questioned at meeting

• reply to Jusme, when Geomarine first came to the island to carry out works on the new Quay,... (Tue 1st December 2009 at 16:26)

• I agree the men here have had to work long long hard hours, and have worked to the highest... (Sun 15th November 2009 at 21:00)

• Thanks Blue Jacket. I am no expert in the slightest though the new work on the quay looks... (Thu 29th October 2009 at 07:41)

• Island Girl is right that the work had to be done, particularly as Geomarine discovered... (Tue 27th October 2009 at 12:33)

• The Commerical Quay project has been expensive BUT.......... it is our lifeline for this... (Sun 18th October 2009 at 14:07)

C-Permit plans are 'hare brained'

• Hmm...Not particularly enticing news. As another 'islander' from far away Tasmania who is... (Wed 20th January 2010 at 23:25)

• Hmm...Not particularly enticing news. As another 'islander' from far away Tasmania who is... (Wed 20th January 2010 at 11:05)

• Does C stand for Crazy? (Wed 16th December 2009 at 13:40)

• I refer to current planning applications in ‘The Journal’ and will keep it brief. Ref no... (Thu 5th November 2009 at 19:40)

• JOKE!!!!! (Tue 13th October 2009 at 17:31)

Search for Cliff will continue

• Hazel Barkers sisters,Judy and Pamela Wannop would like to thank Ann Marie and Ian... (Sun 25th October 2009 at 19:37)

• So sorry for your loss Tracey & the difficult time that you are going through! (Thu 22nd October 2009 at 12:31)

• Hello Anoop, My Mum,Hazel, Mr Wannops neice and housekeeper and friend did pass away on the... (Wed 21st October 2009 at 20:12)

• Any further news of Mr Wannop and is it true that his House keeper ? carer died of a Heart... (Wed 21st October 2009 at 08:24)

Locals toast the lifeboat

• I would just like to echo IGs comments! We are very lucky to have them! (Fri 9th October 2009 at 17:58)

• As an island we should be so proud of ALL our local volunteer crews. We are truly blessed... (Fri 9th October 2009 at 07:22)

65mph teen banned for 6 months

• SussexDave....i think it was a mobile police unit or porta cabin to regular folks...the... (Wed 6th January 2010 at 17:30)

• I have never been in favour of driving bans personally a large fine would sufficed. (Wed 16th December 2009 at 13:36)

• To change the system you have to change the people in power and demand changes to the... (Mon 30th November 2009 at 23:04)

• Daydream Believer, I am trying to bring attention through this page to say enough is... (Sat 21st November 2009 at 14:00)

• Society will always be 'don't do as i do, but do as i say' until the average person stands... (Fri 20th November 2009 at 23:17)

• It always amuses me to read about our Chairman lecturing people about their conduct whilst... (Sat 14th November 2009 at 20:08)

• I agree with you both though I stand by my comment. There is just no consistency here... (Mon 26th October 2009 at 11:59)

• DayDream makes a good point. Surely in a small, closed community it is important that... (Mon 26th October 2009 at 10:19)

• Firstly i do read the comments posted on all the stories and can only conclude that the... (Sun 25th October 2009 at 17:38)

• Well Ady I'm happy that you're happy. However I'm disappointed that you have not been here... (Sun 25th October 2009 at 08:31)

• Ady, I would like to offer an olive branch. It’s no good or constructive picking at each... (Thu 22nd October 2009 at 21:07)

• Oh so in your comment (you) was aimed at me ok!never said i had or lived in london or... (Thu 22nd October 2009 at 14:16)

• Shall we actually talk about the relavent story here. Anyway,thanks Ady. As for my comment... (Thu 22nd October 2009 at 12:53)

• Right here we go ! the i feel happy was for doug ,just in case he thinks i am angry... (Thu 22nd October 2009 at 00:23)

• Easy easy Ady! I am aware of every comment that I have made on the site. I just did not... (Wed 21st October 2009 at 18:00)

• Ady not andy ? it was just a comment! you may want to look at other comments you made on... (Wed 21st October 2009 at 17:05)

• Not totally sure what you mean Andy or who you are getting at??? I'm happy to debate if you... (Wed 21st October 2009 at 12:27)

• MOVE TO ALDERNEY!,WHAT A PLACE TO LIVE JUST THE SAME AS THE UK AND NOT WHAT IT SAYS ON THE... (Wed 21st October 2009 at 11:51)

• Well Dave, I think that the police do provide Alderney with 2nd hand though perfectly... (Sat 17th October 2009 at 09:30)

• Just a thought, why is the youth in this article pictured in front of a Bedfordshire marked... (Wed 14th October 2009 at 09:56)

Guernsey firm awarded Connaught contract

• As far as I know it hasn't said say Doug. Just that it is to be sold. (Tue 27th October 2009 at 10:17)

• Any idea what they think it might fetch Icey? Enough for a new sports centre maybe? (Mon 26th October 2009 at 15:23)

• To sell it Doug (Mon 26th October 2009 at 10:12)

• Does anyone know what the plan is for existing Connaught building once the new home is... (Sun 25th October 2009 at 08:35)

• With regards to The Connaught contract and the peoples meeting or should I say lack of?... (Thu 1st October 2009 at 02:36)

• Well Icey, yes, it does make you wonder how they can do the job cheaper and quicker. I... (Tue 29th September 2009 at 09:36)

• I have been thinking. I was of the opinion that it should have been awarded to a local... (Mon 28th September 2009 at 03:53)

• I have to say Andy, brilliant point! Talking of building, how does letting anyone build... (Sun 27th September 2009 at 14:46)

• It seems strange one cannot get a kitchen installed by John Lewis yet they allow this. (Fri 25th September 2009 at 17:56)

Victor Hugo hits the rocks

• Well done for all concerned in making the passengers safe and comfortable whilst marooned... (Tue 15th September 2009 at 13:49)

Miracle escape from burning plane

• I want to say that all of the Emergency Services did an excellent job! Most of the... (Sun 20th September 2009 at 12:00)

• lucky escape... (Thu 10th September 2009 at 20:21)

Victoria Street branded worse than London

• I do find it very sad that some of the comments to the artical 17/8/09 in that it is ok to... (Tue 20th October 2009 at 17:11)

• I NOTICE THAT MY LAST COMMENT WAS TAKEN OFF, PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE PUB WAS CLOSED AFTER A... (Tue 20th October 2009 at 16:16)

• Alderney worse than London, i don't think so. You may have some problems in Alderney but... (Tue 13th October 2009 at 08:38)

• I think that this is becoming a bit silly: people just argue pointlessly about the use of... (Sun 11th October 2009 at 15:53)

• Can i just say, as a resident that i think you'll find that these stupid OCCASIONAL... (Wed 7th October 2009 at 16:49)

• Come on, does it really matter, a little bit of noise at the weekend, its the same the... (Thu 24th September 2009 at 18:28)

• One of the best things about Alderney (and the other Channel Islands) is the total lack of... (Thu 24th September 2009 at 11:16)

• From my experience, you did used to be able to leave your keys in your car and your house... (Wed 16th September 2009 at 00:22)

• BAD EYES , would have noticed if i did not use capitals?. (Tue 15th September 2009 at 23:21)

• I expect I'll leave my front door unlocked and my keys in the car as everyone else seems to... (Tue 15th September 2009 at 17:02)

• I do hope you will be very happy on alderney doug. GOOD LUCK , OH CAPITALS AGAIN . ... (Tue 15th September 2009 at 01:24)

• No Ady, I don't live in Victoria Street, I live in Bristol where we've had two murders in... (Mon 14th September 2009 at 08:30)

• There's no need to exaggerate the problems or to get over-emotional about the situation,... (Thu 10th September 2009 at 22:51)

• well doug white ,what can i say after you had a look inthe banbury guardian :WHY DO YOU... (Thu 10th September 2009 at 16:33)

• An over reaction but a necessary one if we make the UK mistakes then we will get UK... (Mon 31st August 2009 at 15:25)

• You're very glad you did not buy a property in Alderney because of what goes on? What does... (Mon 31st August 2009 at 12:28)

• My wife and I recently enjoyed a wonderful, almost totally peaceful holiday in Alderney.... (Sat 29th August 2009 at 22:13)

• I LIVE IN BANBURY UK, IT IS JUST THE SAME HERE, BUT BEING SUCH A SMALL ISLAND TRY NAME AND... (Sat 29th August 2009 at 00:05)

Paul wants more posters

• I don't think it's appropriate for children to be doing these posters at all, prehaps the... (Mon 10th August 2009 at 09:11)

States member fractures spine

• I hope hes alright I suggest Alderney Electricity get some work at height training as these... (Mon 31st August 2009 at 15:20)

Doctor: Tourists should be insured

• Its a shame that the UK adopt such hostile policies towards a dependency and yet seem to... (Tue 5th May 2009 at 10:43)

Big Brother makes it to the harbour

• Basically we dont need it and I think we should have been consulted on it. Maybe our small... (Tue 5th May 2009 at 10:51)

• Mmm... how about working on catching and punishing the perpetrators of crime, rather than... (Fri 1st May 2009 at 16:02)

• I look forward to receiving my copy of The Journal with all the "news". With regard to the... (Tue 21st April 2009 at 09:39)

States and ACRE move to clear up confusion

• The article gives a response that the states are being ripped off from the deal, which is 2... (Wed 1st April 2009 at 17:47)

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Your work permit questions answered

• I think residents should be given first crack of the whip aswell. (Fri 6th March 2009 at 09:46)

• Even though I would still not class myself as a "Local". I have been here for 35 years plus... (Wed 4th March 2009 at 08:12)

Cash stolen from island takeaway

• I think disappointing is the word its very safe here however we must not take our eye off... (Fri 6th March 2009 at 09:52)

• safe island , i dont think so!??? .did the police ever catch the people who stoned the... (Sun 22nd February 2009 at 23:41)

New traffic regulations introduced

• I'm happy to be without any vehicle at all, just as soon as you make the island flat! ... (Mon 10th August 2009 at 09:08)

• Bermuda had a similar problem but I believe they solved via a one vehicle per household... (Sat 11th July 2009 at 09:39)

• It's a nice thought to make the island car free but unfortunatley just not... (Thu 9th July 2009 at 18:34)

• i remember when there was only a few vechicles on the island. it was so much nicer was... (Sun 19th April 2009 at 21:48)

• It would be nice to make the whole Island car free I think its small enough with a couple... (Fri 6th March 2009 at 15:47)

Max's Search for a Star

• I'm absolutely staggered that Max hasn't been sat next to Simon Cowell on the X Factor or... (Sun 22nd November 2009 at 10:21)

States to debate price hikes

• state members should be paid by the hour or what they work!. as for the harbour dues... (Sun 7th December 2008 at 13:38)

Chickens face firing squad

• Well that sucks. I enjoyed those chickens. (Fri 26th December 2008 at 17:16)

• I loved seeing the chickens at the airport, it was one of the things that made Alderney... (Fri 28th November 2008 at 18:06)

States warned not to sting second home owners

• 2nd homes are a problem for Alderney and many young islanders have already been forced... (Fri 10th July 2009 at 17:06)

• Spanish Fly: If you can afford a 2nd home on the Rock, you can afford the flights (Fri 22nd May 2009 at 22:24)

• My comments still stand if you can afford 2 homes then pay up as you are depriving the... (Tue 5th May 2009 at 10:46)

• Coming from the Westcountry I can sympathise with the feelings of Alderney locals who see... (Mon 4th May 2009 at 16:02)

• A simple service charge, much like one would pay on an apartment is all that's needed. ... (Sun 3rd May 2009 at 22:04)

• Come off it people with 2 homes push up the house prices for locals - they need and can... (Fri 6th March 2009 at 09:42)

• I think the proposed tax is a good idea. If you are affluent enough to be able to afford a... (Fri 7th November 2008 at 14:42)

• The phrase "a contribution" to the economy, in my opinion, was very economical with the... (Thu 6th November 2008 at 21:31)

Marina heats up hustings

• I do think that a marina would bring more income and employment oppurtunities to the work... (Mon 16th March 2009 at 10:03)

• l am absolutely staggered as to why a marina was not been built years ago and l feel that... (Thu 2nd October 2008 at 13:10)

Cruel blow for airport chickens

• Could someone please explain to me how a group of native chickens were costing the States... (Thu 13th November 2008 at 20:57)

• Could we have a list of the States Members who approved the culling of the chickens so that... (Sat 18th October 2008 at 12:15)

Tugby: Courage needed to fund marina

• As a visitor to Aldernery, every year for the past 37 years, BY SEA, I fully support the... (Fri 5th September 2008 at 11:59)

• There is no doubt that a marina is required in Alderney, but the proposed drawings and... (Tue 2nd September 2008 at 14:39)

Irate family criticise police after raid

• These things need to be handled very carefully. I recently saw a UK programme called CO19... (Fri 6th March 2009 at 11:58)

• I know this must have been a traumatic experiance for the familly but the police must... (Mon 1st September 2008 at 09:51)

Fly-by marks 60th anniversary celebrations

• Picture added, click it to enlarge (Thu 14th August 2008 at 09:22)

• Any chance of a picture of the flypast being added to this story. (Thu 14th August 2008 at 09:13)

States still planning to cull airport chickens

• As a regular visitor to the island i love seeing and hearing the chickens when i first... (Thu 21st August 2008 at 13:32)

Quay work continues to progress

• A webcam for the airport can be found at www.alderneyairport.biz (Fri 2nd October 2009 at 16:47)

• The webcam link is: ... (Thu 14th August 2008 at 09:27)

• Where can I find the link to the webcam. Would like to see a webcam covering Victoria... (Thu 14th August 2008 at 09:16)

• Having visited the Island last year and loved it what a great idea of the web cam, its... (Thu 7th August 2008 at 16:05)

Willmott believes in marina project

• We don't live on Alderney but try to visit from England a few times every year with our... (Tue 23rd September 2008 at 13:31)

• A marina should have been build 20 years ago. Today we have oil prices the highest... (Fri 8th August 2008 at 03:42)

• I'm a great supporter of Mr Willmott. And that opinion hasn't changed, nor it seems, is it... (Wed 23rd July 2008 at 20:49)

• I agree a marina would be good for Alderney. But, not so good for local boat owners. It... (Sat 19th July 2008 at 16:10)

Alderney Week promises pure magic this summer

• Just to clarify on this article: The X Factor Show will be held on Friday August 8th (16... (Mon 7th July 2008 at 10:03)

Stark warning to local businesses

• I'm delighted to see that Mr Egglestone in his position, has grasped the reality of the... (Tue 18th August 2009 at 12:32)