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THE police's key objective in 2007 will be tackling the main crime-related concern of Islanders - illegal drugs.

ROUGH weather may dampen spirits on New Year's Eve in Jersey this year - but at least it won't be as bad as in the UK.

A LEGAL challenge could be mounted under human rights laws against the 27-page form asking for detailed personal information from people making claims under the new income support scheme.

SADDAM Hussein, the dictator who ruled Iraq with remorseless brutality for a quarter of a century, was executed today.

SMOKERS standing outside some pubs having a cigarette in the rain after the indoor smoking ban is introduced on Tuesday need not get soggy as they are being issued with ponchos to keep them dry.

A NEW recycling centre is to open at La Collette next month.

DANCERS will be able to audition for a top UK college without leaving the Island next year.

JERSEY resident Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam and JEC chief executive Mike Liston have both been made OBEs in the New Year's Honours List.

A REMINDER that dropping cigarette ends in the street is against the law has come from the Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, just before the smoking ban comes into effect.

JERSEY is now one of the leading broadband markets in Europe with over 50% of homes having a high-speed internet connection, putting the Island ahead of the UK and France in terms of penetration.