Islander strikes silver in Ireland

JERSEY kickboxer Monika Markowska overcame injury to return from the Irish Open with two medals.


How many men does it take to resurface an avenue?

HOW long does it take to mend a road? If Victoria Avenue is anything to go by, far longer than necessary.


Backing for tourism body

A REVOLUTIONARY move to fund Jersey’s tourism industry with both private and public money is ‘the right course of action’, according to the Jersey Hospitality Association president.


Man badly hurt in pub attack

A 44-YEAR-OLD man is being treated in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in the neck with a broken pool cue during a pub fight.


Airport prepares for BA strikes

FLIGHTS to and from Gatwick could be severely disrupted after the union representing British Airways cabin crew announced seven strike days in the run-up to Easter.


Controversial planning applications to be decided

TWO controversial Planning applications – one in a rural location and one on the coastline – will be decided next week.


Safeguard abuse inquiry from politicians, Power told

A SENIOR UK police group recommended that police chief Graham Power should safeguard the historical child abuse inquiry from political demands, a leaked report reveals.


Boxing clever to get kids to do PE

FORGET Ronaldo and Rooney – youngsters may soon be worshipping Bruce Lee and the All Blacks rugby union team after an alternative sports programme was introduced in Jersey schools.

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.