Island that punches above its weight

ENGLAND have only been in one world cup football final and, thankfully, back in 1966, they won it.


Sands of time flow fast

AN Islander who has been at the heart of Jersey motorsport for 40 years was the guest of honour at a special event on Saturday.


The joy of Japan

ST SAVIOUR were crowned Battle of Flowers champions yesterday for the first time in the event’s 107 years.


UK tax move ‘good news’

THE latest move by the UK tax man to bring in extra revenue has been described as ‘an excellent opportunity’ by Jersey practitioners.


Another brilliant Battle

IN today’s stressful, worried and over-complicated world, the Battle of Flowers provides a welcome annual reminder that Jersey’s community spirit and its desire to have some fun both remain strong.


Club issues call for race footage

NEXT year the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club celebrates 90 years of organising motorsport in the Island.


A ‘convenient’ excuse for waste

From Senator Sarah Ferguson, chairman, Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel. DURING last autumn’s elections great concern was expressed at States expenditure and the cost of running the Island.


Searching for descendants of William Morton

AN author and historian from California to try to trace descendants of a Jerseyman who died in 1858 while serving as a sergeant in the US Army’s 10th Regiment of US. Infantry.


Goalden Globe for Ann

JERSEY netball stalwart Ann Halliwell has been recognised for her long and notable contribution to the sport with a national award.


Firefighting cuts ‘will put public in danger’

JERSEY’S Fire and Rescue Service is facing a funding crisis which will force firefighters to slash its cover and operate with inadequate equipment, its union has warned.

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.