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A LACK of permanent gymnastics facilities on the Island has forced top gymnast Matthew Maletroit to give up on his Commonwealth Games dream.

ANTHONY Messervy was born in Jersey in February 1936 at St Martin’s House, the eldest son of ‘Billie’ and Professor Albert Messervy.

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has admitted robbing and raping a woman in St Helier.

Jersey’S Paralympic dressage rider, Simon Laurens, has won the Gloucestershire Media’s 2009 disability sportsperson of the year award – but his future in the sport is in some doubt.

THE St Helier Christmas Angels have brushed off their wings to get ready once again to help shoppers in the run-up to Christmas.

NETBALLER Serena Guthrie’s place in this season’s Team Bath Superleague side has been confirmed.

HOME Affairs are looking into whether the Island should adopt a vetting and barring scheme for anyone working with children or vulnerable adults.

VISITORS to Durrell wildlife park can now experience what life is like in a Madagascan forest.

SENATOR Stuart Syvret is a bully who picks on and harasses States employees, according to an independent report published today.

BY its very nature, the States Assembly is always going to be something of a talking shop. Issues cannot be raised, cases cannot be made and opinions cannot be formed unless Members speak for or against propositions, make statements and ask questions.