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Rugby:Les Quennevais see off St Jacques

IN a game of contrasting halves, Les Quennevais earned a 35-8 Sugden Cup win on home turf over St Jacques to gain revenge having lost to the Sarnians six weeks ago.

Cricketers settle for a double tie

THE NatWest Indoor League's Division I and Division II championships have both been shared.

Sailing:Life at the Sharp end – in the Med

JERSEY'S Phil Sharp's 2005 Mini Transat race training season started on Sunday with the Odyssée d'Ulysse Mediterranean race.

Orchids bring home glory

THE Eric Young Orchid Foundation has once again been covered in glory at the 18th World Orchid Conference in Dijon, France, winning nearly 40 awards, including Best Botanic Garden or Institution.

Tantivy scraps plans for Trinity coach depot

PLANS to move Tantivy Blue Coach Tours to Trinity Hill have been scrapped.

Statute book is given a two-year tidy-up

ALL of the Island's laws since as far back as 1771 have undergone a major spring-clean.

Senator walks out of States

SENATOR Ted Vibert walked out of the States Chamber this morning as the debate over his websites began and challenged his critics to see him in court.

Constable seeks drop in residents’ parking charge

ST Helier residents could soon be paying £100 per year less for their parking permits.

Serial motoring offender jailed

A MAN who 'poses significant risk' to drivers in Jersey was sent to prison for 18 months by the Royal Court on Friday and disqualified from driving for 24 months.

Car numberplates up for auction

THE annual auction of Jersey numberplates will take place on 9 April this year in aid of community safety.