London Marathon 2009

DOZENS of Island runners were among the thousands who experienced the highs and lows of possibly the greatest marathon in the world.


Tourism boost for Jersey

MORE than nine out of ten holidaymakers visiting the Island said that they would recommend Jersey to others, according to new Tourism figures.


Wireless wizard who defied Germans

At the age of 14, Bernard Holley left school for the wireless company, W H Cole, in Halkett Place.


Going to the dogs

A FUND-RAISER undertook a challenge with a difference when he decided to go on a 200-mile dog-sled marathon to go raise money for motor neurone sufferers.


London Marathon Variety team

A large contingent ran in aid of the Variety Club of Jersey and helped raise thousands for their cause.


Value of the human touch

THERE can be no turning back the technological tide and it will be impossible, and ultimately undesirable, to stop the electronic revolution that is changing patterns of business and, indeed, the very nature of life in the 21st century.


Do you know Julie Bridgman?

A member of the St. Helier – Bad Wurzach Partnerschaft Committee, Jane Pearce, is trying to help a German woman to make contact with a Jersey exchange student with whom she has lost touch.


Order, please. Oh, and a little light relief would be nice …

THE standard of debate in Charlie Chuckle’s Laughter Factory is more akin to that of a playground than a political chamber, with infantile insults being bandied across the floor of the House.


Children ‘failed by the system’

THE case of a family of three children said to be the ‘most damaged in Jersey’ is being urgently reviewed by politicians.


Practical partners ready to provide home comforts

TWO practical Jerseymen have set up in business offering property repair and maintenance.

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.