Reality blurs when fiction is more appealing than fact

LAST week, along with, I’m sure, a vast army of self-confessed ‘lunatics’, I shared again those grainy Nasa images of man’s first documented footstep onto another planet.


Carol’s search for her aunt and cousin

A WOMAN is hoping to find an aunt and cousin whom she has never met and who may be living in Jersey.


Firms flock to waste plant event

LAST week’s ‘meet the contractor’ event for the new energy-from-waste plant is already providing new opportunities for Jersey suppliers and sub-contractors.


There’s still time to object to this ‘Dubai development’

From Dr Miriam Noel. I AM extremely concerned about the proposed developments on the Wolf’s Caves site, which is in the green zone, adjoins a zone of outstanding character and National Trust land, and is also very close to the coastal path.


Richardson the record-breaker

AIB Tigers’ Iona Richardson became the only female Jersey swimmer ever to break the one minute barrier in the 100m freestyle long course yesterday after a massive PB of 59.93 at the first day of the ASA Youth Championships in Sheffield. 


Retail therapy for the recession

SUMMER sales, the strong euro and the opening of fashion store New Look are all helping St Helier buck the trend of the recession.


The sad sights of summer

From Ian Costard. I CAN now confidently state that summer is here. Although the weather has not, perhaps, fulfilled the optimistic promises of the long range forecasts, the surrounding conservation area has shown its worth.


Climber critical after fall

A CLIMBER who fell on rocks at La Moye earlier this month is fighting for his life in Southampton.


Health and safety horror stories revealed

THE shocking injuries that can occur when health and safety concerns are given a back seat in the workplace have been revealed.


Thieves steal from one of Jersey’s oldest shops

THIEVES targeted one of Jersey’s oldest stores and stole cash from the till when the owners’ backs were turned.

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.