20 « March « 2010 « « This Is Jersey

Sharp building towards 2012 Vendée bid

ROUTE du Rhum class winner Phil Sharp is hoping to navigate his way into the Formula One of sailing.

From P Gray. WE are continually being reminded to ‘buy local’ where possible and personally I think that this is only right.

Young cyclists saddle up for Sport Relief

TEN schoolchildren raised £480 for Sport Relief when they organised a charity cycle ride last Sunday.

So, no mere environmental precedent should stand in the way of a supermarket chain

IT has been an unusually high-profile week for Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean.

P&O cruises adds Jersey to destinations

A FLAGSHIP cruise line will set sail for Jersey next year, which could open the floodgates to more opportunities to boost the Island’s cruise industry.

Wind in the Willows

CLASSIC children’s tale The Wind in the Willows proved a stage show hit for St George’s Preparatory School this week.

Havre des Pas and Grève d’Azette: From sand dunes to seaside resort

THE story of Havre des Pas and Grève d’Azette is a reflection of the changing influences and industries of Jersey.

Man ‘lucky not to die’ in noisy neighbour row

A MAN who punched his 61-year-old victim to the ground and kicked him up to ten times in a row about noisy neighbours was jailed for 4½ years yesterday.

Centre of Excellence heading for Madeira

THE Jersey Football Association Capita Centre of Excellence Year-9 age group is to play four matches in Madeira next month.

Football scheme kicks crime into touch

YOUTH crime in St Helier has dropped by 50 per cent since a free evening football tournament for children was launched at Fort Regent.