Don’t neglect the walkers!

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY applaud Transport Minister Mike Jackson’s suggestion that people should leave their cars at home one day a week.


Rush hour snow causes road chaos

HEAVY snow caught the Island by surprise on Friday night as thousands of people struggled to get home in the rush hour.


Safety before civil liberties

From Caron Glover. LIKE many of those who have written in on this subject, I have used a bicycle from an early age. I have had several accidents on my bike over the course of the last 30 years but none of them have resulted in any serious injuries. I have been lucky. I enjoy [...]


Saints still in hunt for record haul

ISLAND football is not only facing a possible white-out this weekend, as the continuing icy conditions threaten the scheduled programme, but also a whitewash as powerful St Paul’s bid for a record-breaking six trophies.


Paedophiles’ sentences ‘need review’

PAEDOPHILES’ sentences should be reviewed now that there is a greater awareness of the extent of victims’ suffering, according to the Home Affairs Minister.


Elbow and knee pads for walkers

From Jamie Barker. OUR elected officials get a fair bit of stick but on the question of making cycling helmets compulsory I must say I am four square behind them.


Jersey team hope to raise funds for orphanage in Nepal

JERSEY cricketers travelling to the World Cricket League Division V tournament in Nepal next month are to visit a local orphanage during their stay.


Betting odds switch to be a non-runner?

HORSE racing bosses in the UK are taking a punt by changing the way betting odds are displayed, making them easier to understand.


Exercise will test disaster response

THE Island’s response to a major disaster will be tested next week with an emergency exercise at the Airport.


More snow expected

All buses were cancelled this morning because of ice on the roads, and more snow has been forecast for late morning and the afternoon.

BIRD WATCH 2012

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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.