14 « August « 2008 « « This Is Jersey

The Optimists Club have scooped the top prize in this year’s Battle of Flowers with their entry, Circus.

From Ian Kenny. I AM certain that I am not alone among your readers in being horrified by the wanton disregard by the Housing Minister towards the victims who have been made homeless by the Broadlands fire.

Do you know of footballer Elie Hurel?

THE official historian of Norwich City Football Club is on a rather unusual quest.

Nurse rewarded for work with disabled

A NURSERY nurse has been presented with a special award for her dedication to supporting families with disabled children.

Can you help trace a fallen Jersey airman?

A MAN from the Netherlands with an interest in World War II is hoping that Islanders can help him trace the history of a 20-year-old man from Grève d’Azette whose war plane crashed near his hometown in 1943.

It’s that time of year again – so let’s get silly

THE silly season is upon us again – that time of year when slow news days stretch over a period of weeks and journalists seek out stories wherever they can.

Newsagents in move to Spar

TWELVE Jersey newsagents formally changed ownership last Friday.

You all showed such kindness to our deaf people

From Mike and Pat Reynolds. WE came over from Sutton Coldfield as carers for 14 people, pre-lingually deaf and not an easy group to manage.

I am proud to be from Jersey, but the Senator’s behaviour embarrasses me

From Philip Clyde-Smith. I AGREE with Tony Banner’s letter (JEP, 7 August) regarding Senator Stuart Syvret.

Full marks for lessons well learned

IT is, of course, purely coincidental that students’ A-level results are being released on Battle of Flowers day.