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Results 1 - 20 of 24 in Guernsey

  1. Regions and territories: The Channel IslandsRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | BBC

    ... Channel off the Normandy coast of France. They are divided into two British Crown Dependencies, the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey. The former also includes the islands of Alderney, Sark and Herm, and smaller islands are divided between the two ...

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  2. Service sees an increase in support for those affected by crimeRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | This is Guernsey

    Deputy Sean McManus, left, and Bailiwick of Guernsey Victim Support and Witness Service manager Marilyn King at the service's premises.

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  3. The Big Question: Is Sark an idyllic remnant of the past or a feudal anachronism?Read the original story

    Aug 10, 2006 | The Independent

    ... faade resides a political system rotten to the core. Yesterday in his third "open letter to the Bailiwick of Guernsey" (the legal domain in which the Isle of Sark resides) he took out a full-page advertisement describing the island's ruler, known as ...

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  4. Single nomination for jurat postRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 6 | BBC

    A single nomination has been received for the vacant post of jurat in Guernsey's Royal Court.

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  5. F1: Surtees honored with Order of the British EmpireRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2008 | Motorsport.com

    ... in the 1973 South African Grand Prix. Also on the birthday list was World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx of Guernsey, who was made an MBE, the first level of chivalric orders. Discuss this article in the Motorsport.com Forums channel: A1GP LEMANS ...

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  6. Islanders happy at three MBEsRead the original story

    Jun 16, 2008 | This is Guernsey

    ... awarded an MBE. But that joy was edged with concern in political circles. Three years after his installation as Guernsey's first citizen, Bailiff Geoffrey Rowland is still waiting for the knighthood that has generally accompanied the position. And ...

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  7. Surtees awarded Order of the British EmpireRead the original story

    Jun 16, 2008 | Formula1.com

    ... the Order of the British Empire) for his services to sport and for voluntary service to the community in his native Guernsey.

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  8. Pubs sale announcement expectedRead the original story

    May 30, 2008 | BBC

    Sandpiper CI owns pubs in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney One of the largest companies in the Channel Islands is expected to make an announcement about the future ownership of its chain of pubs shortly.

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  9. Sark democracy plans challengedRead the original story

    May 21, 2008 | BBC

    ... Council, the Secretary of State for Justice, the Lord Chancellor, and the Committee for the Affairs of Jersey and Guernsey. Representing the UK government, Jonathan Crow QC said that Sark is a "dependency of the Bailiwick of Guernsey" and therefore ...

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  10. For sale: one Channel island which has own jailRead the original story

    May 20, 2008 | Daily Times

    ... of France has gone on the market, the estate agency handling the sale said. Martel Maides, based on the island of Guernsey, said it was looking for a new buyer to take on the 40-year leasehold of Herm, about five kilometres away. "The island offers ...

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  11. For sale: one Channel island. Tax haven, has own jailRead the original story

    May 19, 2008 | BruDirect

    ... of France has gone on the market, the estate agency handling the sale said. Martel Maides, based on the island of Guernsey, said it was looking for a new buyer to take on the 40-year leasehold of Herm, about five kilometres (three miles) away. "The ...

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  12. For sale: tiny island, includes own jailRead the original story

    May 18, 2008 | Independent Online

    ... of France has gone on the market, the estate agency handling the sale said. Martel Maides, based on the island of Guernsey, said it was looking for a new buyer to take on the 40-year leasehold of Herm, about five kilometres (three miles) away. "The ...

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  13. Travel For sale: Channel island. Tax haven. Has own jailRead the original story

    May 19, 2008 | The Age

    ... of France has gone on the market, the estate agency handling the sale said. Martel Maides, based on the island of Guernsey, said it was looking for a new buyer to take on the 40-year leasehold of Herm, about five kilometres away. "The island offers ...

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  14. Bird watchers to count swallowsRead the original story

    May 13, 2008 | BBC

    Swallows are being encouraged to nest in the Bailiwick Bird lovers have been asked to help map the number of swifts, swallows and martins in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

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  15. Blooming Herm to represent the Bailiwick againRead the original story

    Apr 17, 2008 | This is Guernsey

    THIS year Herm will once more represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in Britain in Bloom, and this month our campaign has begun in earnest.

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  16. Plenty to be proud ofRead the original story

    Mar 26, 2008 | This is Guernsey

    A QUICK glance through this newspaper on any day of the week is enough to tell you that the Bailiwick of Guernsey is lucky enough to have some remarkable youngsters.

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  17. Why documents in Jersey remain secretRead the original story

    Feb 26, 2008 | Telegraph.co.uk

    ... loyal to him because he agreed to allow them their independence, which they have kept ever since. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, which comprises the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and several smaller islands, has no freedom of ...

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  18. Victor Hugo Trail, GuernseyRead the original story

    Feb 26, 2008 | BOOKPATHS

    Guernsey is the "second largest of the Channel Islands. It is 30 miles west of Normandy, Fr., and roughly triangular in shape.

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  19. Gas price increase for islandersRead the original story

    Jan 22, 2008 | BBC

    The price of gas in the Bailiwick of Guernsey is to rise. Both Guernsey Gas and Jersey Gas have announced significant tariff increases, which they attribute to the rise in crude oil prices.

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  20. Jack Straw in row over Guernsey parliamentRead the original story

    Jan 9, 2008 | Telegraph.co.uk

    Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, is embroiled in a row over honours after his department broke a 120-year-old tradition by failing to award a knighthood to the head of Guernsey's parliament.

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