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The arrival today of meteorological spring and the welcome sunshine has highlighted some special flowers planted at the Vale Douzaine Rooms as part of a global health initiative.

A popular path in the north of the island is at risk of partial closure because of erosion apparently caused by rising sea levels and climate change. The problem is being monitored by the Vale Commons Council, which carried out a detailed survey of the area nearly two years ago.

Inconsiderate dog owners are causing problems near the Vale Douzaine by throwing bags of their animal's waste on to parish land, Junior Constable Bill Cohu has said. The problem has been getting worse and is unpleasant to clear up, he added.

Guernsey's parishes have a strong part to play as government works towards rebuilding the island and its economy post-pandemic, Guernsey's deputy chief minister said today.

An amazing charity that has been rescuing girls from the streets of a remote part of India for nearly 15 years is being run by a Vale couple – and is thriving despite the global Covid-19 pandemic. Here, Dave and Kolleen Packham explain what led to the founding of The Lily Packham Girls Hostel.