Building materials firm in £50 million takeover move

A JERSEY company has become the biggest domestically-owned player in the British building materials industry after completing a reverse takeover.


Arson case man in ‘cry for help’

A SCHIZOPHRENIC who set fire to his flat in a desperate cry for help has been jailed – because there is no sheltered accommodation for him in Jersey.


A repeat of Twickenham

THE Jersey Rugby Club take on Ampthill tomorrow in a repeat of their Twickenham UK Division final in May.


Whether the PC brigade like it or not, when people compete, there has to be a winner

In spite of the politically correct party poopers who, in their eagerness not to upset anyone at any time, seek to stamp out competitiveness among children, we are born with the urge to win.


Gunpowder to gardens

In the latest of the series, staff at the Jersey Archive look at the history of the area of Cannon Street and the Parade.


Our post office must not be allowed to fail

From Brendan McDonald. I FIND it sad and shameful that our postmen and women, through no fault of their own, have to take to the streets to seek the public’s support to save their jobs and the postal service that they provide in all weathers.


35 years behind the wheel at the most important events

A FLEET of black limousines is a familiar sight at Visites Royale, the second of which took place in St Peter this week.


What to do when a parent takes it on him or herself to say all the wrong things, pitch-side?

THE Jersey Football Combination junior section committee launched their latest development plan this month and sensible reading it makes, too.


Debts force closure of popular town restaurant

ONE of St Helier’s most popular restaurants has closed after amassing tens of thousands of pounds of debts.


Herbert misses out on Delhi selection

HOCKEY star Beckie Herbert has described her disappointment at not being named in England’s Commonwealth Games squad.

Education

Lifelong learning Lifelong learning

Find out about Jersey's education and careers opportunities.