Tributes have been pouring in for charity cyclist John Lyons, who died on a sponsored ride by a group of Islanders in Ecuador.
States adviser to feature in latest Heritage portrait
ONE of Jersey’s longest serving and most senior government advisers is to be the subject of this year’s Jersey Heritage portrait.
Red-hot Herbert’s hat-trick
BECKIE Herbert is third in this season’s leading goal scorers for the England Hockey Women’s Premier Division after bagging a hat-trick on Sunday.
Constable’s property conversion
From Gerard Baudains. PAULA Thelwell’s article regarding the new Island Plan (JEP, 19 November) was excellent – except for one major mistake.
Cross drivers at pelican crossing
From Christopher Davey. YOU reported (JEP, 20 November) that both pedestrians and drivers have been increasingly abusing pelican crossings.
Swine flu jab nears its target in schools
MORE than eight out of ten primary and nursery school children have now been vaccinated against swine flu.
Dressage Club championships
UNIQUE lived up to his name in winning the restricted preliminary class at the Jersey Dressage Club’s end of year championships at Les Marais indoor centre.
GST changes to lure super yachts
CHANGES have been made to GST rules to encourage more super yachts to berth in the Island.
How the phone fat cats can have their cake and eat it
HAVING written last week about Jersey Telecoms sending 80 of their staff down the road – with impeccable timing, just before Christmas – I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I read that Jersey Post intended to enter the mobile phone market.
Arthur’s Bike Blog
What a desperate week for weather. If you have ventured forth, well done!