Citizenship waits cut
WAITING times for Islanders applying for British citizenship have fallen by six months following the introduction of a new…
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The music-teaching method that puts playing centre stage
Emily Hare and Charlie Northedge run the Island’s only Yamaha Music School, which aims to make playing music accessible to everyone and prioritises learning by ear. They spoke to Emily Moore about the business, and how they see it developing THE sight of a room full of toddlers “screaming, dancing and singing” might prompt many…
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Home advantage key as Jersey take on Guernsey
JERSEY’S senior and junior golf squads will go head to head with Guernsey this weekend as the inter-insulars arrive at La Moye Golf Club. The action begins on Saturday afternoon, with the Junior Fourballs teeing off at 12.30pm, before the final singles tee time at 9.35am on Sunday. Bob Wickings will captain Jersey’s senior side,…
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Strong winds warning issued
A YELLOW wind warning has been issued for the Channel Islands just days after strong winds disrupted ferry services and a vessel capsized in Gorey Harbour. Jersey Met issued the latest warning at 8.32am today, with south-westerly Force 6 winds expected to develop later, particularly in the north of the Channel Islands shipping area. Forecasters…
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Crime
Man jailed after cocaine and heroin found in Nescafé sachets
A MAN who tried to import up to £45,500 of cocaine and heroin hidden in Nescafé sachets has been jailed for six years and eight months. Paul Duffy (43) was caught after Customs officers intercepted the parcel and carried out…


