A POLITICIAN has raised concerns that the Island’s new minimum wage and the removal of the training wage could be hampering young Islanders’ chances of getting an apprenticeship. Deputy Hilary Jeune ...

BP has said it expects to report higher oil and gas production for the second quarter, after the energy giant renewed its focus on fossil fuels to help boost profits. The London-listed company told ...

The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in May as the manufacturing sector suffered another steep decline in activity, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross ...

A MAN has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service for sexually touching another man without his consent. Jose Marcio Oliveira Lucas (46) admitted the offence after police officers tracked him ...

A TOWN centre junction has been closed to buses and taxis as part of a year-long trial designed to give pedestrians more priority. The government announced yesterday that motor traffic is no longer ...

STUDENTS and staff from a local school have officially become Guinness World Record holders – after joining a global cook-along led by Jamie Oliver that taught more than 10,000 young people how to ...

WHAT to do with a drunken sailor was the question raised during this week’s States debate over plans to update the Island’s maritime legislation – seeking “greater accountability for all sea users”. A ...

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

R&B singer Chris Brown is due to appear in court over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. Last month the 36 year-old US musician pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily ...

Oasis will play their first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years on Friday. After kicking off their highly anticipated world tour in Cardiff last week, the group will return to their roots for five ...

OLD man charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply and attempting to pervert the course of justice has had his case referred to the Royal Court. Assistant Magistrate Adam Clarke deemed ...

Katie Taylor described her third meeting with Amanda Serrano as the “highlight” of her career. The 39-year-old Irish fighter weighed in at 135.8lb (61.5kg) ahead of defending undisputed world ...