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From Jeff Le Caudey. IN the mid-1830s, discussions and plans were afoot to build a prestigious college in the Island. Progress was slow, as all aspects of the matter had to be considered at length.

A 12-YEAR-OLD girl who was flung from a ride at the Battle of Flowers funfair on Friday afternoon was discharged from hospital yesterday.  

ISLANDERS braved the elements yesterday to show their support for seven local bands.

A NEW skateboard park at the Waterfront has been approved by Environment Minister Freddie Cohen.

A TEENAGER who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl after looking at child pornography on the internet has been given 15 months detention.

From Advocate Philip Sinel. I WRITE further to your headline on Friday 27 July: ‘Island worst in the world for expats’. The results of surveys depend upon the questions that are asked, and of whom they are asked.

A PETITION calling for the Island to introduce anti-discrimination laws in the wake of a nightclub barring ‘fat women’ is gathering pace.

ST MARY’S have found a unique way of encouraging parishioners to help them with their Battle of Flowers exhibit this year.

From Joseph Labia. SENATOR Stuart Syvret’s purist stance over the serious matter of child abuse is reminiscent of those of a Robespierre or a Sampson.

AN Islander who died fighting for his country was honoured as part of Jersey’s Minden Day service yesterday.