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Some Vale property owners may have received duplicate bills for their waste and recycling charges, the States has said, as it apologised for the error.

Leale's Yard development of more than 300 homes, a new Co-op food store, other retail space, a multi-storey car park and various civic and green areas will go ahead although the project has fallen behind schedule, owners the Co-op and its builders have said.

A guide designed to take the chance of going out by providing access details has been extended to Guernsey and an information session for islanders has been arranged by the States of Guernsey. Any Vale residents interested in attending can make contact below.

Will Vale residents end up paying GST on parish services like "bin night" refuse collections if the controversial goods and services tax is approved by the States this week?

Work carried out to help protect the North of the island from coastal erosion has been commended by Vale Senior Constable Richard Leale as welcome proactive intervention by the States.

Nearly 700 Vale dog owners have yet to tax their animals for the year, the Constables' Office has said.

A seasonal reminder for all dog owners in the Vale – January 31 is the last day for ensuring your animal is properly taxed and registered with the parish.

Good news just ahead of Christmas – white and blue bags for recycling paper and cardboard plus cans, plastics and cartons are again available in local supermarkets.

Anyone trying to reach the north via Les Banques is being warned of an extensive diversion and possible delays as up to 12 separate teams will be working at the Halfway junction to St Clair Hill from 15th to 21st December.

Vale parishioners have been invited to sign a petition aimed at stopping the introduction of a goods and services tax (GST) in Guernsey, which has been proposed to raise around £52m to fund a shortfall in States' revenues.