19 « March « 2010 « « This Is Jersey

Childcare services are improving, says expert

SIGNIFICANT progress is being made to improve Jersey’s child protection services, UK childcare expert Andrew Williamson said yesterday.

States cash boost for new wildlife park visitor centre

THE Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is to build a new visitor centre and café as part of a major redevelopment project after receiving a £1.5 million grant from the States.

Consumer chairman backs calls for third supermarket

A THIRD supermarket would drive down prices and increase choice for Islanders, according to Consumer Council chairman Alan Breckon.

Development of historic coastal building is rejected

CONTROVERSIAL plans to extend an 18th century building on the coastline have been unanimously rejected by the Planning applications panel.

De Gruchy family sought by family of war hero

MEMBERS of the de Gruchy family are being sought by the descendants of a man who served with distinction in both world Wars, who won an Oscar in the British film-making industry and who was made an OBE.