Conservation volunteers clear heathland at Egypt

A TRINITY heathland at Egypt was restored to its former glory at the weekend by Jersey Conservation Volunteers.


Jail for youth who attacked 70-year-old for his savings

A YOUNG man was sentenced to 30 months' youth custody on Friday for multiple offences including an attack on a 70-year-old man in an attempt to steal his savings.


Armed robber hits town shops

A SHOPKEEPER was cut across the face and hands during an armed robbery yesterday lunchtime.


Home to call their own

THE first batch of newly built States houses at Le Squez has been sold off and 18 families are have now settling into their own homes.


Last service at Gorey Methodist Church

NEARLY 166 years of Methodist worship in Gorey Village came to an end yesterday, with the final service at Gorey Methodist Church.


Bid to bring the Battle of Jersey back to life

A MAJOR re-enactment of the Battle of Jersey is being planned for the summer of 2007.


‘Flash’ ice-skaters given a cool reception

AROUND 100 teenagers got a very frosty surprise at the ice rink when the 'flash' event they tried to stage on Saturday was met with a rather chilly flood.


Sunken trawler: Paint found on cargo ship

THE French police are examining samples of green paint allegedly found on the hull of a 9,200 ton cargo ship suspected of ploughing into and sinking a French fishing boat.


Plaque unveiled for glass artist

A MEMORIAL service to mark the the life and work of a Jerseyman and world renowned artist who created stained glass windows in churches around the Island was held on Saturday.


Rapid growth for CI stock exchange

MASSIVE growth of the Channel Island Stock Exchange last year shows increased confidence in Jersey as an offshore finance centre, Tamara Menteshvili, chief executive of CISX, said today.