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THE legal aid system could be radically overhauled following the news that Jersey has spent £3 million on securing the conviction of drugs baron Curtis Warren and his five associates.

JERSEYMAN Rob Currie has finished third overall in the MRO Morello Powerbikes Clubman Cup Championship.

ST Helier’s Michelin-starred Bohemia has retained its place at 17 in The Good Food Guide’s list of top 50 UK restaurants.

From Jonathan Perrée. I AGREE with your columnist Paula Thelwell and I am fully behind her demand to stop, and I quote, ‘closing Island highways and byways’.

THE States have overwhelmingly backed proposals for civil partnerships between gay couples.

From Mike Le Cornu. IN recognising the need to ‘respond to the Islanders’ concerns expressed so strongly at the Line in the Sand event,’ Senator Cohen nevertheless leaves open a channel through which ‘exceptional development’ could be permitted.

JERSEY racing driver James Walker heads to Spain this weekend looking to finish the season on a high.

THE Isle of Man’s economy was today reported to be in crisis as the UK government showed it was prepared to take tough action against so-called tax havens.

HOME owners and property developers are being urged to consider fitting a new domestic sprinkler system.

NEARLY 1,000 Islanders are to receive invitations to a huge party next year, with some people expected to come from as far away as Australia and Canada.