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A LONG-term friendship with politicians from Normandy culminated in yesterday’s historic meeting in Paris between senior Jersey politicians and the president of the French Senate.

OVER 200 bar billiards players, most of them from the UK, will be taking part in the 2008 World championships at the Ommaroo Hotel this weekend – and nine of them are former title holders.

TWO-man bobsleigh crew Will Golder and Kevan Crowell believe they have what it takes to finish in the top six at next week’s British Championships in Italy.

A WOMAN from Norfolk is trying to trace members of the Journeaux or Callanan family.

TWO of the most highly paid law officers have been given ‘free’ town parking spaces, courtesy of the taxpayer.

From Paul Moullin. NOT so long ago we were informed that due to rising world fuel costs our electricity bill would have to be significantly increased by about 25%.

SEASONAL cheer is on the way for wine and beer lovers or those planning to do some Christmas shopping while away on a trip.

JERSEY judo’s preparations for a return to Island Games action are showing signs of great improvement as the players gain in experience.

FOUR Deputies were re-elected unopposed at their respective nomination meetings on Tuesday night.

HARCOURT Developments will get the contract to construct the £350 million Esplanade Quarter only if they ‘tick all the right boxes’ with the Treasury Minister and the States.