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JERSEY lost to England 7-5 in the final of the Home Nations Mixed Touch Internationals at Glasgow on Saturday.

SEVEN HUNDRED years ago William Wallace led the charge for Scottish freedom from England. And now a UK peer by the same name is trying to take Jersey’s away.

From Barrie Bertram. I NOTE the Constable of St Helier’s shock at the racist comments (JEP, 5 August 5) that he has received regarding the naming of Rue de Funchal.

From John Boothman. I HAVE not always seen eye to eye with Senator Philip Ozouf, but he is surely entitled to fairer treatment than he had from Peter Body in a recent column.

THE Battle of Flowers could be in jeopardy next year unless sponsorship for the event can be found.

From David Warr. I WRITE with regard to the unreserved apology offered to the motor industry by the Consumer Council over their rip-off allegations.

A DAMNING new report on the euro rate incinerator fiasco has raised serious concerns about the management of the Treasury.

AFTER months of preparations, Battle of Flowers week officially got under way this weekend.

THE good times returned to Havre des Pas yesterday as the Airtel-Vodafone Seaside Festival got into full swing.

It’s August, and everyone is on holiday! If you haven’t already signed up for two weeks in wherever it is people go these days, you always consider really seeing what makes a place tick and take your bike.