Scaffolding pole used in break-in bid

A LONG scaffolding pole was used in an attempt to prise open the door of a kiosk in the grounds of Vale Rec Football Club, according to Guernsey Police.

Smith resigns as Bels coach

FACEBOOK abuse has led to Glyn Smith unexpectedly quitting as Bels first team coach.

U18s again suffer in the headlights

For the second Stranger Cup group match on the trot, Martin Scott's young side were trounced before the break, only to come back out and give a good account of themselves in the second half.

Sylvans go top of the Priaulx League

CHRIS LE CHEMINANT very nearly completed a truly astonishing comeback for North yesterday, but in the end, it was Sylvans who moved top of the FNB Priaulx League – just.

Come on Culture and Leisure, get off the fence

DON'T sell those clubs yet, golfers of L'Ancresse.

Northerners 4, Belgrave Wanderers 1

NORTH laid down their biggest statement yet in this FNB Priaulx League season with an emphatic beating of the reigning champions Bels on a wet Friday night at Northfield.

No light yet at the end of Vale Rec's tunnel

DESPITE their long fundraising campaign being successfully completed, Vale Rec are still waiting indefinitely for their new floodlights at the Corbet Field.

Marquand's brace earns Saints a point

DANNY MARQUAND has a habit of blowing hot and cold on the football pitch, but he was on fire for half-an-hour after half-time at Blanche Pierre Lane on Friday night.

Title contenders aiming to hit the ground running

BELS will start their title defence at the same venue where they secured it five months ago when the new FNB Priaulx League season gets under way this weekend.

Keat through to two major singles finals

JOHN KEAT, the former Hampshire county player, is threatening to challenge the hierarchy of men's bowls after qualifying for two of its biggest and most prestigious finals.

Tostevin denies new Vale coach with a late winner

SIMON TOSTEVIN snuffed out Andy Bougourd's dream of a winning start as Vale Rec first team coach with an 82nd-minute winner for North at the Track.

Bels to start Priaulx title defence away to Vale Rec

BELS will start their Priaulx League title defence at the Corbet Field following the release of the fixtures for the 2014-15 season.

Sarnian quartet lose inter-island clash at Royal Leamington Spa

THE British men's outdoor bowls championships got off to a poor start for Guernsey's bowlers at Royal Leamington Spa.

Smith sets sights on more titles as Bels create club history

GLYN SMITH has targeted winning four Priaulx Leagues in a row after Bels retained their title in routine fashion at the Corbet Field on Saturday.

GFC draw and Bels win Priaulx League title