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THE closure of Hamptonne country life museum is a sad indictment not only of Jersey’s dwindling tourism industry, but also Islanders’ indifference to the attractions on our doorstep.

Jersey badminton star and four-times national champion Elizabeth Cann was ousted from the Yonex European championships in Manchester yesterday

From V Evans OF late, it seems that the powers that be want to change everything rather than deal with the problems themselves.

ST Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft has threatened to lead a rebellion against all town development unless the Council of Ministers start keeping their promises on the Millennium Town Park.

FORT Regent will be a hive of activity tomorrow – should travel problems not interfere – with three inter-insular basketball matches along with a show from the Jersey Wheelers and shooting competitions for players and crowd interaction.

ANGRY farmers voiced their fears yesterday that arable fields are being turned into orchards, horse stables and gardens.

SOME homes and businesses in St Martin have been without phone and internet connections since Wednesday after a power surge knocked out telecoms cables in the area.

TEACHERS from across the UK will descend on Jersey next weekend to join a protest about the pay and working conditions of Island teachers.

TODAY’S delivery of national newspapers to Jersey was a victim of the continuing travel and transport disruption caused by volcanic ash in British airspace.