Island Life

After decades of neglect, 2026 has seen the refurbishment of the grave of a great Guernseyman in London’s Highgate Cemetery. Simon De La Rue attended the unveiling of the refurbished headstone of Captain William Le Lacheur and spoke to the enthusiasts whose efforts made it happen.

With passing mentions only in the superb The Battle Of Newlands diaries, Rob Batiste takes a closer look at the grim and mysterious deaths of two old couples – the Robins and the Sigwarts. Lest we forget, some truly awful things happened in the Occupation years.