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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.

Calls by Chief Minister Peter Ferbrache for an urgent review of planning laws which made particular reference to the north of the island have been welcomed by Vale Senior Constable Richard Leale.

Today's announcement by the States of Guernsey that the island has been placed back in lockdown because of four unexplained cases of Covid-19 means the forthcoming moorings committee meeting has been postponed.

An independent planning inspector has recognised the visual importance of the Vale's "triangle field" opposite Alliance in rejecting an appeal to build six houses there.

A call by the Vale's Senior Constable for a radical rethink of the Bridge area including moving the former Quayside building to create a waterfront plaza, has received some influential support, including from the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce.

Following a very positive response to this year's improved Bridge Christmas lights, planning has already started for the 2021 display and organiser Martin Search has some new ideas in mind.

Vale photographers have been invited to submit their best shots of the parish in a special new year competition. All the island's parishes have been invited to take part and each winning photographer will receive an A3 printed canvas of their image with the parish crest superimposed.

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