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Matt Le Tissier

Southampton legend Matthew Le Tissier may play for Guernsey this Sunday

Le Tissier retired as a player in 2002 after 541 appearances for Southampton

Heather Watson celebrates after advancing to the third round of the Australian Open

Heather Watson snatches victory from jaws of defeat in Australian Open

Briton saves three match points to advance to third round

Heather Watson in action at the Australian Open

Heather Watson battles through to second round of Australian Open

British number one beat Alexandra Cadantu 2-6 6-3 6-2

Jersey’s population is expected to hit 120,000 by 2035

Jersey considers population cap to deal with increasing migration

Channel Island residents fear overcrowding as study shows significant growth is expected

There are no easy answers to 'Cornwall problem'

You cannot ban people from buying second homes. It is not a left/right political debate, it is a practical one
Heather Watson shows her delight as she triumphs

Heather Watson the warrior becomes first Briton to win WTA title in 24 years

Gutsy 20-year-old saves four match points to triumph at Japan Open and take place among the world's elite

Heather Watson beats Kai-Chen to take Japan Open

Heather Watson became the first Briton to win a WTA Tour singles title in 24 years by winning a marathon match against Chang Kai-chen of Chinese Taipei in the final of the HP Open in Osaka.

Heather Watson hits a return during her defeat by Maria Sharapova

Differing fortunes for Laura Robson and Heather Watson in Osaka

There were mixed fortunes for Britain's two quarter-finalists as Heather Watson was left to fly the flag in the HP Open in Osaka.

Britain in Bloom: More than just a feast for the eyes

The Royal Horticultural Society staged the annual Britain in Bloom awards at St Peter Port, in Guernsey, at the weekend.

Laura Robson and Heather Watson, the British No 1 and No 2, both won their opening qualifying matches in Beijing

Laura Robson and Heather Watson on course for China Open

Laura Robson and Heather Watson, the British No 1 and No 2, both won their opening qualifying matches in Beijing yesterday to move within one victory of places in the main draw for next week's China Open. Robson beat Spain's Garbine Muguruza (the world No 106) 6-3, 6-3, while Watson beat China's Ran Tian (world No 561) 7-5, 6-2.

Heather Watson's US Open campaign ends early

Heather Watson's US Open campaign came to an end on the first afternoon at Flushing Meadows as she was beaten 6-2 6-3 by ninth seed Li Na.

Persimmon lifted by boost for first-time buyers

The latest efforts to kick-start a moribund mortgage market for first-time buyers are finally gaining momentum after a slow start, the boss of housebuilder Persimmon said yesterday.

Laura Robson in action at Wimbledon

Tennis: Laura Robson and Heather Watson victories ensure changing of the guard for British women

The changing of the guard at the top of British women’s tennis is all but complete.

Slow boat: St Peter Port, Guernsey’s capital

Trail of the Unexpected: Slow delights in Guernsey

With a speed limit of just 35mph, this island reveals its charms gently says Ben West

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Comedian Seann Walsh on alcohol and stand-up

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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
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