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A DEPUTY has criticised the reintroduction of a States-funded e-bike scheme, describing it as a ‘subsidy for middle and high earners’.

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Jersey Bulls take flight for Deportivo

Biljon plots global shock in Russia

Kennedy eager to get down to business

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