This is not a prison

From Dean Gray. HARDLY a day goes by without a mention of development or refurbishment going on somewhere in Jersey. It seems everyone is eager to have a say in how things should look.


Fire Service wins major award for JEP campaign

THE Fire and Rescue Service has won a major public relations award after it teamed up with the JEP for the Make a Plan campaign.


Walker dedicates victory to late friend

JAMES Walker has won the final Superleague Formula race of the season after a fantastic drive at Spanish circuit Jerez.


Woman (82) is killed by her own car

THE woman who died after being crushed by her own car in a freak accident last Friday has not yet been named.


A barrage from St Helier to Noirmont

From Brian Le Fondré. EVER since my sixth form days (1955-57) I have had a dream that one day Jersey would be able to harness the power of the tides at our shores to produce an independent supply of electricity for the Island.


Young guns fire Jersey win over Royal Artillery

FOR the third year in a row Jersey RFC won the Wilkes Trophy, against the Royal Artillery at St Peter on Saturday, going 30-0 up after an hour largely through the work of the new boys.


Teen vandals use La Moye School as base

GROUPS of teenagers are using La Moye School to gather at weekends and in the evenings and are causing damage and attempting to light fires.


This generous man is an example to other millionaires

From John Beaumont. DON’T you think it is absolutely wonderful that Father Christmas, in the form of David Kirch, has yet again returned to the parish halls to distribute his gifts to the senior citizens of Jersey?


David Kirch deserves an honour from the Queen

From Karen and Tony Stevens. DAVID Kirch has again shown tremendous generosity to those over 70 years of age by giving them £100 gift vouchers for Christmas. He is a truly remarkable man.


Rectory laptop thief avoids jail

A MAN has walked free from court after breaking into the rectory at St Brelade and stealing a laptop computer.