Blast file exposed blackmail threat

POLICE feared that an unnamed States Member was open to blackmail after Operation Blast inquiries revealed sensitive information from their past.


Goalden Globe for Andrews

ONE of Jersey’s best known netball coaches has been named Grassroots Coach of the Year at this year’s regional Goalden Globes Awards.


Historical abuse claims: ‘Some unsuitable for court’

A SIGNIFICANT number of complaints in the historical child abuse inquiry were unsuitable for the criminal courts, the Attorney General has said.


Hepatitis C warning for cocaine snorters

SOME cocaine users in Jersey have contracted Hepatitis C from sharing bank notes and straws to snort the class A drug.


Two mothers in campaign for school hot lunches

TWO mothers are campaigning for local primary schools to provide hot lunches for children.


My own challenge for Ben

THE father of a Jersey Royal Marine commando who died last year set off this morning on a two-month sailing trip in memory of his son.


NatWest Island Games teams

Jersey’s team in the Natwest Island Games will be led by flag bearer Dave Ward, a pistol shooter who has won a total of 57  medals at different Island Games.


Weather eye

From Fred Wakelam. YOUR columnist Peter Rhodes’ witty scepticism concerning climate change phobia and long-range weather guessology is a welcome change from the usual uncritical acceptance.


To tell or not to tell – that is the question

PRIVACY, like hide and seek, is a game played to rules which are subject to change and interpretation.


Conquering the debt mountain

FIGURES made pubic by the Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau make it clear that personal debt is a growing problem in this Island.

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