News Centre

LOCAL MAN CHARGED WITH SEX ATTACKS

An 18 year old local man has appeared in court in connection with the recent
sex attacks in town.

Filipe Burton has been charged with 2 counts of rape and one count of
attempted rape.

He will be remanded in custody for 28 days and will appear back in the
Magistrates court on the 1st of October.

Initially 5 men were arrested in connection with the assaults, but after
further enquires 4 of the men were released on bail.

Guernsey police want to thank everyone who came forward with information, and
if you do know anything you can contact the Incident room on 734520

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GUERNSEY WILL RECOVER FROM THE DOWNTURN

The housing market will recover from the economic downturn.

Thats according to Minister of Treasury and Resources Charles Parkinson - who
has released his latest quarterly bulletin.

The average cost of a home has risen - along with the number of homes sold
this quarter compared to the same quarter in 2009.

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THOUSANDS RAISED BY ITEX WALKERS

The 2010 Itex walk has raised over 40 thousand pounds for local charities.

More than 500 people took part in the 40 mile walk this year and several
walkers were recognised for their efforts.

Such as 84 year old Doug Masters who received an award for being the oldest
walker.

The money raised went to 6 local charities including The Guernsey chesire
home and The Multiple Sclerosis Soceity.


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