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JERSEY resident Paul Green's Grand National runner Eurotrek will not be in the field for the Aintree marathon on Saturday because of injury.

A PROPOSAL to close Phillips Street to create an al fresco entertainment area for the Jersey Arts Centre is on hold pending major sewerage works in the area.

A CRIMEFIGHTING soccer school will be launched in St Andrew's Park next week.

MORE has to be done to combat the menace of teenage drug use, the Chief Minister said today after what he described as an 'enlightening' visit to the Prison's Young Offenders unit.

THE number of families waiting for States accommodation has gone up to 265.

ON the eve of his departure, the Lieut-Governor, Air Chief Marshal Sir John Cheshire, has spoken of his belief in the Island's ability to continue to thrive as a leading finance centre.

THE open space opposite Hectors fish and chip restaurant in St Helier could be the site of a giant chess board like the ones common in European cities.

BRITAIN'S first case of bird flu has prompted an urgent review by Island health authorities over what steps need to be taken to protect Islanders.

TRIBUTES have been paid to environmentalist Bob Burrow, who died suddenly on Monday.

MORE than 400 pupils from De La Salle College were braving blisters but enjoying perfect weather today for their 45th annual Island walk to raise money for charities and school trips.