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Green light for red Hummer

Posted Fri 30th July 2010 at 12:28

A Hummer has been imported to Alderney.

There are 5 comments to this article and 2 comments pending approval

Red light for Hummer

Posted Thu 22nd July 2010 at 16:18

A builder's claim to import a Hummer into Alderney has been refused.

There are 12 comments to this article

Islanders against GST

Posted Tue 20th July 2010 at 12:56

Residents are up in arms at the prospect of GST (goods and services tax) being introduced.

There is one comment to this article

Blue Islands boss to host meeting

Posted Tue 20th July 2010 at 12:51

Blue Islands boss Derek Coates is to answer questions on the proposed Aurigny takeover at Alderney's Island Hall next week.

There are 10 comments to this article

Alderney Shipping bags vital contract

Posted Mon 19th July 2010 at 15:50

Alderney Shipping looks set to beat Huelin-Renouf to a vital contract.

There are 5 comments to this article

Exclusive interview with Derek Coates

Posted Fri 16th July 2010 at 14:51

Derek Coates says there's "no chance" of Blue Islands cutting Alderney's direct link to the UK.

There are 19 comments to this article and one comment pending approval

Merger would "cost jobs"

Posted Thu 15th July 2010 at 15:29

Business leaders in Alderney believe the merger of Blue Islands and Aurigny would increase unemployment.

There are 4 comments to this article

Aurigny and Blue Islands could merge

Posted Wed 14th July 2010 at 19:21

It is being reported that Aurigny and Blue Islands could merge.

There are 14 comments to this article

Alderney burglaries: more arrests made

Posted Wed 7th July 2010 at 15:08

More arrests have been made in connection with three Alderney burglaries.

Hummer case could cost States

Posted Tue 6th July 2010 at 16:49

The States could be hit with a huge compensation bill after refusing to grant an import licence for a Hummer car.

There are 31 comments to this article

Taxi accident injures 90-year-old woman

Posted Wed 23rd June 2010 at 15:18

A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered facial injuries after being knocked over by a taxi in Alderney.

There is one comment to this article

States slated at people's meeting

Posted Thu 17th June 2010 at 11:57

Several islanders rounded on the States at last night's people's meeting.

There are 3 comments to this article

Tourgis plans not passed yet

Posted Fri 11th June 2010 at 14:15

Dutch developers Verweij en Partners (VP) have not yet been given planning permission to turn Fort Tourgis into a hotel and conference centre.

There are 6 comments to this article

Date set for fisheries meeting

Posted Wed 9th June 2010 at 16:38

Alderney's long-awaited fisheries meeting will take place on June 24.

Police make burglary arrests

Posted Wed 9th June 2010 at 10:10

A number of arrests have been made in connection with two burglaries which took place last month.

There is one comment to this article

School pool vandalised again

Posted Mon 7th June 2010 at 14:25

Vandals have damaged the swimming pool cover at St Anne's School.

There are 3 comments to this article

Sergeant could be back this month

Posted Fri 4th June 2010 at 10:11

Alderney's suspended police sergeant could return to work in less than four weeks.

There are 5 comments to this article

Alderney finally gets ferry service

Posted Tue 27th April 2010 at 18:36

A long-awaited ferry service has been launched for people in Alderney.

There are 11 comments to this article and one comment pending approval

Alderney officer placed on gardening leave

Posted Mon 26th April 2010 at 21:30

Alderney's top officer has been suspended by Guernsey Police.

There are 7 comments to this article

Alderney needs £2m to build leisure centre

Posted Thu 22nd April 2010 at 15:54

Alderney's proposed leisure centre will be built as soon as £2 million has been raised.

There are 3 comments to this article

Volcanic ash cloud closes airport

Posted Thu 15th April 2010 at 17:12

An ash cloud drifting south from an erupting volcano in Iceland has caused Alderney Airport to close.

Money matters debated at meeting

Posted Thu 15th April 2010 at 10:54

Islanders spent 60 minutes discussing Alderney's accounts at last night's people's meeting.

Thieves steal 500 litres of heating oil

Posted Mon 12th April 2010 at 12:12

Police are appealing for witnesses after 500 litres of heating oil was stolen from a property in Valongis.

There is one comment to this article

Alderney's traffic lights prank

Posted Thu 8th April 2010 at 21:12

Suspected pranksters uprooted Alderney's only pair of traffic lights before putting them on top of a burger van.

There is one comment to this article

Drive slowly in St Anne today

Posted Thu 25th March 2010 at 12:44

Drivers are being urged to take care in the Rocquettes area of Victoria Street today.

Member ejected from States meeting

Posted Thu 18th March 2010 at 12:54

Peter Allen was ejected from Wednesday's States meeting amid chaotic scenes at the Courthouse.

There are 2 comments to this article

Water work forces road closure

Posted Tue 16th March 2010 at 15:08

Le Val will be closed between Mai Thai and the Snooker Club on Wednesday (March 17) while essential water connections are made.

Goats bring flying to a halt in Alderney

Posted Mon 15th March 2010 at 16:31

Farmers are being warned to keep their livestock away from the airport.

Residents speak out about building rules

Posted Thu 11th March 2010 at 17:36

Concerns over Alderney's building rules were raised at Wednesday night's people's meeting.

There is one comment to this article

Marine expert set to join ACRE

Posted Fri 5th March 2010 at 16:39

Captain Robert Barton looks set to join the Alderney Commission for Renewable Energy (ACRE).

Police make second firearms arrest

Posted Tue 2nd March 2010 at 13:33

A second man has been arrested in connection with Alderney's missing firearms.

Footballers urged to make history

Posted Fri 26th February 2010 at 12:28

Alderney's footballers have been urged to make history in next month's Muratti semi-final against Jersey.

There is one comment to this article

Guiseppe Cataldo Pirito

Posted Fri 26th February 2010 at 11:15

It was reported in issue 938 that Guiseppe Cataldo Pirito pleaded guilty at the Court of Alderney to failing to supply a specimen of blood. This is incorrect. Mr Pirito pleaded not guilty and will stand trial on March 8.

Peter Nunn jailed for 8 years

Posted Thu 25th February 2010 at 15:52

Former Alderney resident Peter Nunn has been jailed for eight years after attempting to suffocate his wife to death.

Motorists urged to avoid Braye Road

Posted Thu 18th February 2010 at 13:58

Motorists are being urged to avoid Braye Road tomorrow (Friday, February 19).

Police swoop for missing firearms

Posted Wed 17th February 2010 at 15:29

A firearms raid has been carried out in Alderney after a number of seized weapons were reported missing.

There are 10 comments to this article

Hotel guests evacuated after fire

Posted Tue 16th February 2010 at 11:01

A night porter is being hailed a hero after putting out a fire and evacuating guests from the Braye Beach Hotel.

There is one comment to this article

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