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From Joan Romeril. THE report that the Constables in their wisdom have decided to lengthen the firework season will strike dismay in the hearts of many animal lovers, the elderly, frail and nervous persons all over the Island.

AN auction has been organised by a Jersey church to raise money to help people in Africa.

IT required five days of debate spread over three weeks, but the States now have a blueprint for action and spending in 2010 in the shape of a new Business Plan.

EACH time I read one of Arthur Carée’s pithy comments I warm to the bloke – so much so that Herself observed the other day that she thinks he and I must be related, although I doubt that it’s closer than his mother and my old girl both being mothers.

AN award-winning Indian chef will soon be treating Londoners to a taste of Jersey with a spicy twist.

PETER LLOYD and Nicky Grist’s Subaru Impreza S12 led from start to finish to winning the 27th Jersey Rally by 17 seconds from 2007 winner Simon Mauger and Brian Cammack’s Escort.

A WARNING that Island construction firms could fleece taxpayers by abusing the multi-million-pound economic stimulus package has been issued by Consumer Council chairman Alan Breckon.

ISLANDERS who have to post items to the UK are being advised to do so as soon as possible to avoid the effects of a national postal strike.

OVER 230 people have signed up for the Durrell Dash to raise funds for wildlife while running around the Trinity countryside.

JERSEY Rugby Club, backed by another large, appreciative crowd at St Peter on Saturday, put on a stunning display to destroy Hayward’s Health 72-8.