Father commits suicide over housing dilemma

A FATHER of two killed himself by drinking chemicals used for killing bugs on a golf course, an inquest heard yesterday.


Quick-thinking action saves man in gas blast

RESCUERS rushed to the aid of a man who was on fire as he jumped out of the back of a van in Albert Street yesterday morning.


I’ll stop being a nuisance, promises neighbour

A WOMAN whose unruly behaviour has persistently upset her neighbours says that she will now 'keep away from them', the Magistrate's Court was told yesterday.


GST: 15,000 say no

THE petition against the goods and services tax has now been signed by 15,000 people.


Food poisoning – it’s the Norwalk virus

A MAJOR outbreak of the Norwalk virus has been declared by the Health Protection Department.


Sexual assault in town

AN area behind Liberation Square was cordoned off this morning after a 34-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted last night.


Planning applications to cost ‘significantly’ more

DEVELOPERS may have to pay more for planning applications so that the Planning Department can employ more staff.


Greenfields claims ‘misleading’

THERE is no reason to believe that children and young people at the Greenfields secure unit are at risk, the Education Minister said today.


Drink ban poser for Magistrate’s Court

THE licensing of last weekend's Jersey Live music event presented a legal poser for the Magistrate's Court yesterday.


100 years young

A GLAMOROUS businesswoman who sold Christian Dior and Chanel accessories for a living celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday.

BIRD WATCH 2012

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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.