THERE may be a new look to this year’s Battle of Flowers, but the event will also be harking back to the old days by re-introducing a popular feature from yesteryear. Organisers have engaged veteran Jersey artist John Syvret to produce 11 hand-drawn prize cards, which will be given to the winners of the major […]
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This is the day Beatlemania hit Jersey six decades ago
TODAY, not Yesterday, marks 60 years since the Beatles finished their sell-out tour of the Channel Islands with a concert at Springfield ballroom. And Jersey-based tribute band ‘The Beantles’ will at this weekend’s Battle of Flowers be remembering when John, Paul, George and Ringo brought ‘Beatlemania’ to Jersey in August 1963. The Fab Four, who […]
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Jersey's Housing Minister announces first-time buyers’ shared equity scheme
A SHARED-equity scheme to help first-time buyers get a foot on Jersey’s property ladder – using £10 million set aside in a previous Government Plan – has been announced by the Housing Minister. Deputy David Warr said that States-owned affordable housing provider Andium Homes would manage the new ‘First Step’ scheme, which would enable eligible […]
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A new era dawns for the Battle of Flowers
TODAY’S revamped Battle of Flowers is the first parade in a new five-year grand plan which aims to make the historic event ‘bigger and better’ than ever. This year is the first in the event’s history when the day parade will take place on Friday and the Moonlight Parade on Saturday, a decision made by […]
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Jersey's first ever drone show planned for revamped Battle of Flowers
JERSEY’S first-ever drone show will take place in the skies above St Aubin’s Bay next month as part of the revamped Battle of Flowers. Following their use in high-profile events such as the Coronation of King Charles III, the Bordeaux Wine Festival and the annual Independence Day celebrations in the USA, drones are to be […]
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'The Battle of Flowers still has the power to create magical, lasting memories – so let’s make some'
By Russell Labey AT six years old I woke one August morning to find a 14ft purple toadstool in the garden. Alongside it stood a huge bearded gnome and, across the lawn, his friend was driving a life-size yellow car. My brother and sister and I were transfixed with wonder. It was, of course, a […]
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Deputy Russell Labey proposed as new Housing Minister
A NEW Housing Minister is set to be appointed this morning in the States tomorrow [9 February] – with Deputy Russell Labey proposed for the role.
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Event timing will not help ‘notoriously low’ turnout, says candidate
A ST HELIER election candidate has criticised the timing of a hustings, which he believes will deter young people from attending and voting. David Warr, who is standing for Deputy in St Helier South, said it was no wonder the parish had a ‘notoriously low’ voter turnout, when a hustings was being held on a […]
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'The Battle of Flowers Association’s new chairman has a difficult but ultimately worthwhile job to do'
By John Henwood TELEVISION presenter, actor, producer, playwright, stage director, politician and all-round enthusiast Russell Labey has all the attributes required to lead one of Jersey’s oldest and best loved institutions, the Battle of Flowers. In a recent interview about his start in the entertainment business Russell said: ‘I ran away to the circus.’ The […]
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Independents share concerns over election coverage
A GROUP of independent candidates have raised concerns about news coverage ahead of the June general election in a letter sent to the Jersey Electoral Authority, ITV and BBC signed by several government ministers and sitting States Members. A total of 25 independents have signed the letter, which claims that UK OFCOM rules mean that […]
