Island gem where time slows down

Whether it’s the raw beauty of Sark, the gentle charm of Guernsey, or the historic intrigue of Alderney, the Channel Islands promise an idyllic break less than an hour’s flight from Gatwick. Closer to

Over the stippled swell of the Firth of Clyde soars a gannet. A pair of long, black-tipped wings catches the late-August light as the bird tilts on the breeze. It’s on fish patrol – curving low then r

Emilie Le Breton (better known as Lillie Langtry, 1853–1929), actor; Graeme Le Saux (born 1968), footballer; the Lord Mayor of London Sir Paul Le Mesurier (1755-1805); and Maya Le Tissier (born 2002),

Tiny, but packed with things to see and do, this Channel Island is a gem

Inspiration is never far away in an enchanting place that has called to Renoir, Victor Hugo and a host of other creative people, finds Russell Higham

IF you want a bird’s eye view of St Peter Port, climb to the top of Victoria Tower,” John, a friendly local who spotted me thumbing through my guide book, suggested. Finishing my coffee at a café in G