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Asbos are not going to solve the problem

From M Messiter.
SO the States of Jersey police want Asbos (Anti-Social Behaviour Orders) to deal with our troublesome youths. Not surprising when you remember that the States police has to be headed by an officer brought in from the UK, which leads to the tendency to view the English way as the best, even the [...]

Montserrat magic raises £200,000

Peter Filleul with his wife, Sian Wynne

A FORMER Islander is doing his bit for those devastated by the January earthquake in Haiti which killed more than 230,000 people by raising an astonishing £200,000.

Crete carries a challenge

Anthony Blyth in the hills of Crete  Picture: MATTHEW PORTEOUS

A GROUP of former servicemen are braving extreme conditions on a trek across a desolate Cretan mountain range in aid of Holidays for Heroes Jersey.

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Swimarathon (Gallery 3)

JERSEY’S Swimarathon raised another record-breaking grand total, it was revealed today.

London lifeboat labours rewarded by a royal visit

A LIFEBOAT crew member met the Queen last month when she made an unexpected visit to RNLI Tower Bridge Lifeboat Station.

Swimarathon (Gallery 2)

AFTER two days of swimming, Jersey’s Swimarathon had raised £60,000 – more than what was collected at the same stage last year.

Salvation Army toddlers give support to Madeira

CHILDREN from the Salvation Army’s toddler group braved the cold on Wednesday to collect money for the Jersey Side by Side appeal for Madeira.

Jersey Swimarathon 2010

HUNDREDS of children and disabled swimmers got this year’s Swimarathon off to a great start on Wednesday.

Obituary: Jack Roche

A FORMER Constable of St Saviour who managed to combine a highly successful business career with 23 years of service to Jersey as a States Member and father of his parish has died at the age of 85.

Obituary: Maryan Talbot Roberts

FOR years people knew Maryan Talbot Roberts as a flamboyant and enthusiastic supporter of the arts in the Island.