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SO it’s official: States sittings are boring, politicians love the sound of their own voices, and a lot of debates are a waste of time.

MANY years ago Stanley Matthews played in a football match at the old Springfield – the one which existed before some bright spark decided to shift the way the grandstand faced so that those in the front ten rows now get soaked when it rains.

THE chairman of the Joint Charities Christmas Appeal is facing calls to resign after comments he made on a radio show at the weekend about Aids sufferers.

A REGRETTABLE and most unfortunate shadow has been cast over the launch of the Island’s major seasonal fund-raising effort, the Joint Charities Christmas Appeal.

A JERSEY-registered company whose name is synonymous with stamps, collecting and investment is opening a St Helier office.

From Chris Whitworth. ALTHOUGH I’m not and never will be a fan of the many oversized gas guzzlers driving around our small Island, I cannot agree with Housing Minister Terry Le Main’s proposal to introduce an annual charge on all cars based on engine size.

APPROACHING the half-way stage of the season Jersey remain a tremendous nine points clear of their nearest rivals in National III South East, after chalking up their 11th consecutive victory on Saturday.

ROY Cudlipp will spend the morning of his 60th wedding anniversary doing the same thing he did on his wedding day – working on the farm.

CHAMPIONS St Paul’s defeated First Tower United 7-1 at St Saviour on Saturday to chalk up their 13th consecutive victory this season in all competitions.

A FOOTBALLER was allegedly attacked and threatened with a baseball bat following a bad tackle in a match on Saturday.