Andy Brown

United Kingdom

Reporter at Guernsey Press

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Racing Pigeon Club calls for constructive talks with Ports

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

The Guernsey Racing Pigeon Club has called for ‘constructive and open discussion’ with Ports and the Civil Aviation authorities to find a solution to the recent ban on the large-scale release of racing pigeons. Nigel Legg from the GRPC and Guernsey Homing Society said the decision to restrict the release of racing pigeons within an eight-mile radius of the airport was disappointing, given the long-standing nature of the sport and its cultural significance to the local community.
Charity wants a site for emergency sleeping pods

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

Caritas is taking urgent action in an attempt to help people sleeping rough by launching the project and called on the community to help identify a small site where the pods can be placed. Charity chairman Graham Merfield said the appeal was in addition to its plans to import 24 modular homes to a permanent site. ‘Since launching our modular community project last September, we’ve been contacted throughout the winter by people sleeping rough or sleeping in cars.
Sark CEO ‘was not removed’, says conseiller

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

Michael Bertram left his position as the island’s chief civil servant last week with ‘immediate effect’ and sources on the island implied he had been forced out. However Conseiller Steve Lord said this was not the case. ‘Whoever told you he was pushed is either misinformed or misinforming,’ he said. ‘He did resign. I helped him with his resignation letter on the phone while he wrote it. I spoke to him just now and confirmed it with him.
‘Safety assurances’ could see racing pigeons ban reviewed

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

‘Adequate safety assurances’ could help see a ban on racing pigeons reviewed, Guernsey Ports has said. A spokesman said the decision had been taken following an increase in requests for large-scale bird releases, which prompted a review. Head of safety, risk and compliance Lewis Dale said while the decision may seem heavy-handed, the airport was trying to mitigate risks posed by a large number of birds flying off track and into critical areas.
Vale clos plans go from ‘bad to outrageously ridiculous’, say neighbours

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

Neighbours have described a resubmitted planning application, previously withdrawn due to its impact on biodiversity, as ridiculous, as the number of houses had increased by 40%. A row erupted last autumn over plans to build a clos of 10 houses in a garden and adjacent agricultural land off Rue des Barras, a Vale lane.
Mallard cancels late showings of Minecraft movie

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

Minecraft movie mayhem has put paid to late night showings of the blockbuster film in Guernsey. The Mallard Cinema cancelled late night Saturday showings of the film A Minecraft Movie just an hour before they were due to begin at the weekend and has pulled any screenings of the film after 7pm from its schedule this week. This is believed to be the result of Guernsey audiences mirroring the behaviour seen in the UK and US which has seen cinemas left covered in popcorn.
Business as usual at Fermain cafe as court case delayed

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

The States of Guernsey (P&R Committee) vs Belmiro de Freitas was due to be heard at 9.30am tomorrow in Court 3, but has now been postponed until at least May. It is not known what has caused the delay. Pearl Oyster Ltd, which owns Coco and Lola in St Peter Port, was awarded the lease by the States last September, but the existing tenants remained in situ and actually reopened the cafe at the beginning of April.
Racing pigeons grounded in name of aircraft safety

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

Skip to main content More than 50 years of pigeon racing on the island has been grounded, after authorities deemed the sport a threat to aircraft. Flocks of racing pigeons being released from lorries at L’Ancresse have been a common sight over recent summers, but the almost weekly events will now no longer go ahead after Guernsey Airport aligned its approach to wildlife hazard management with the UK Civil Aviation Authority best practice.
Hospital physios raising money and awareness for limb loss causes

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

Two Guernsey physiotherapists are undertaking a series of challenges to increase awareness of limb loss, while raising funds for a charity doing vital work in the field of prosthetics. April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognising the resilience of those affected by limb loss while advocating for greater accessibility and support.
Sark CEO ‘quietly removed’ from position

1 week ago | guernseypress.com | Andy Brown

One of only two civil servants on the island, Michael Bertram had only been in position since last July. A short statement from Chief Pleas said that Mr Bertram had decided to step down with ‘immediate effect’. ‘Michael joined the Chief Pleas of Sark in the newly-formed role last July, having moved to the island from his previous position in Tristan da Cunha,’ a spokesman said. ‘The Policy & Finance Committee wishes Michael all the best with his future plans.