Musical cash boost for Opera House

WEST End Girls, the Opera House's recent benefit musical, has raised enough money to enable the cash-strapped theatre to book another show.


£27,040 – that’s the average wage

WAGES of Island workers rose by 5.3% and the average salary was £27,040 in the year to June, according to the latest official statistics.


Inmates free after half their sentence?

MEMBERS of the public are being asked their opinion of the proposed Criminal Justice Policy in which most prisoners will serve half of their sentence instead of two-thirds.


The day St Tropez came to Plémont

IT MAY appear that Jersey is no longer a glamorous destination for television stars to relax on the beach.


Four in court on drug charges

FOUR men appeared in court yesterday on charges in relation to a seizure by police and Customs of Class A drugs at the weekend.


Writing is on the wall for signs

A NATIONWIDE campaign to rid Britain's streets of ugly signs, bins and benches has given Jersey a largely clean bill of health - despite the odd 'horrific carbuncle'.


Plane wheel on fire

THE wheel of a Rockhopper flight headed for Jersey from Bournemouth caught fire as the aircraft headed toward the runway for take-off.


Picnic in the park for nursery changes

A TEDDY bears picnic will be held at People's Park this weekend in support of proposed changes to the Island's education service.


Island chosen for mail order fashion shoot

GERMANY'S largest mail order company has chosen Jersey as the place to shoot its latest catalogue.


Genuine Jersey launches awards

AN award scheme has been launched to recognise efforts to promote the Genuine Jersey brand.