Jersey News

Jersey's branch of Dunelm was evacuated for a time this afternoon after a 'strong smell of burning' was reported among its lighting displays.

After setting out Jersey's roadmap to recovery from coronavirus, the Chief Minister has called on islanders to avoid complacency and to not take unnecessary risks.

An air bridge could be formed between Jersey and Guernsey as part of plans to reopen the borders.

The entry criteria to the Visitor Attractions and Events Scheme will be eased so more businesses can successfully apply for financial support.

Gyms, soft play areas and mixing between households are set to be re-introduced from later this month.

A Jersey nightclub owner says he finds it 'absolutely shocking that the industry has been treated with such disrespect'.

Generous islanders have donated more than £29,000 to help a woman with incurable cancer pay for alternative therapy in Mexico.

The past winter in Jersey was the second wettest on record.

Four teenagers have been arrested following reports of an assault involving knives in King Street.

Practically all over 80s in Jersey have now received their first coronavirus vaccine dose.

Islanders who got their first coronavirus vaccine dose 10 to 12 weeks ago will be able to get their second dose from next week.

Six people have been arrested for dangerous driving in Jersey in the past month.

Women in Jersey are being encouraged to beat their fear and get their smear for HPV Awareness Day.

29,000 calls have been made to the free Covid helpline since it was introduced just over a month ago.

The Infrastructure Minister has been instructed by the States Assembly to look at ways of improving road safety in Jersey.

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Real Housewives of Jersey star Tessa Hartmann says Jersey is 'a really sensible option' for filming this year's Love Island.

Condor is hoping to start high-speed passenger sailings again from Friday 21 May.

The States Assembly has agreed, in principle, to stricter controls on the number of migrants who get permission to stay in Jersey permanently.

A fundraiser to allow a Jersey group to increase the level of support it can offer to couples going through infertility has smashed its £2,000 target.

Love Island could be filmed in Jersey this year, according to a national media report.

Government officers will be asked to work with the police on new guidance to give greater clarity over Jersey's cyber-abuse, cyberbullying and trolling laws.

All students returning to Jersey for the upcoming holidays will have to isolate.

Children are being asked to suggest what should replace the pool in Millbrook park.

The National Trust is saying 'Thank You' to islanders who have helped save a field in St Clement.

Children under the age of five are due to be made exempt from rules on gatherings in Jersey.

The consultancy firm working on the Jersey Development Company's proposed redevelopment of the Waterfront say there's been 'clear support' for the initial concepts, particularly the outdoor public spaces.

Every household in Jersey will receive a census form over the next fortnight ahead of Census Day on 21 March.

Three people have been jailed for a combined 22 years for being involved in an operation to smuggle 255 grams of heroin, with a street value of up to £255,000, into Jersey.

A new street in St Helier next to the former Odeon cinema has been named after its long-time manager.

The Economic Development Minister has admitted that the bar was set too high to apply for financial support through the Visitor Attractions and Events scheme.

The CEO of the Jersey Hospitality Association says he is truly disgusted after hearing multiple reports of islanders playing the rules and blackmailing venues.

Jersey could host the British and Irish Lions' pre-tour camp this summer if it can't take place in South Africa as planned.

A detailed planning application has been submitted to build a skate park at the Les Quennevais Sports Centre, with an outline application for South Hill due to follow next week.

Extra police officers are being deployed this weekend to help manage any incidents relating to the reopening of pubs and restaurants.

The Deputy Medical Officer of Health has pleaded with islanders not to use the return of pubs and restaurants as an excuse to mix in groups of more than ten.

The Economic Development Minister says vaccine certificates could provide an opportunity to give greater confidence and security to travellers.

Families in Jersey will be offered up to 30 free nursery hours a week from September 2021.

The officer leading Jersey's contact tracing team has urged anyone who sees examples of hospitality venues not abiding by the rules to report it to them.

A metal spearhead dating back more than 3,000 years has been found in Jersey.

Isabella and Lucas were the most popular baby names in Jersey last year.

The lease on the Nightingale Hospital at Millbrook looks set to be extended until the end of June, even though it hasn't been used to care for any patients since it opened seven months ago.

The mural on Jersey's waterfront drawing attention to climate change has been restored and re-designed.

Children can now sing and play musical instruments indoors and outdoors in groups of no more than ten.

A 66-year-old man has been arrested after a blue taxi collided with a white truck, drove away, and then crashed head-on into a wall.

91% of over 65s in Jersey have now received their first coronavirus vaccine.

The Chief Minister says it's vital that law changes are made now to provide the right level of immigration controls for Jersey.

Jersey Airport's original 1930s building will be spared demolition as part of future development plans.

GCSE and A Level students will get their exam results earlier this summer to give them more time to appeal.

It's been recommended that a bag for life should cost at least 70p, as Jersey retailers prepare to make do without single-use plastic and paper bags.

Jersey Bulls are hoping to be promoted within a restructure of the National League system - after the Combined Counties season was declared null and void for the second year in a row.

Plans to relax Jersey's border rules are set to be announced 'late next week'.

60 to 64-year-olds in Jersey can book their coronavirus vaccine appointments from tomorrow (25 February).

The Health Minister says he hopes to allow care home residents 'greater freedoms in due course'.

The Jersey Hospitality Association is lobbying States Members not to introduce any more limits on who can come and work here until the impact of Brexit on finding migrant workers is known.

A 27 year old man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Maufant.

Jersey's Health Minister has refused to commit to dates, like Boris Johnson has, on a roadmap to ending coronavirus restrictions.

Jersey's government is under pressure to set out a clear plan, like the UK has, for a roadmap to recovery from coronavirus.

18 to 44-year-olds at moderate risk of becoming very ill if they get coronavirus can now book a vaccine appointment.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an alleged sexual assault near Maufant on Saturday.

Partners will be able to attend antenatal scans again from tomorrow (24 February), and hospital patients will also be allowed visitors.

Children aged 13 and over and islanders with older iPhones, such as the 5s and 6, can now use Jersey's Covid alert app.

Fire crews were called out to a flat at Val Plaisant this afternoon after a pan was left on the hob.

Police say a man was sexually assaulted by another man in the early hours of Saturday morning in St Martin.

The CEO of Condor Ferries says he's hopeful that fast ferry sailings may be able to resume in time for the May Bank Holidays.

Volunteers have cleared more than 800 kilos of waste from our beaches.

Islanders aged 45-54 who are classed as being at moderate risk of becoming very ill if they get coronavirus can now book their vaccine appointment.

We can dine out with family and friends from today, for the first time since 4 December.

The former Housing Minister has written a letter to his predecessor, asking what he'll do to combat Jersey's rising house prices.

A football manager's long-held ambition to create five a side football areas at FB Fields now looks dead in the water.

Some islanders with learning disabilities will be getting their first coronavirus vaccine at Le Geyt this weekend.

A retired school chaplain is taking the plunge in 12 bays around the island this weekend to raise money for mental health charity, Mind Jersey.

The government says a cluster of nine coronavirus cases, which happened after several people got together for events in each other's homes, has been contained.

The Royal Yacht will find out its punishment in April for breaching Jersey's coronavirus regulations.

The Natural Environment Research Council's polar research vessel - RRS Sir David Attenborough - is in Channel Islands waters.

The Assistant Economic Development Minister is leading a new group to ensure the independence and integrity of Statistics Jersey.

74% of high-risk islanders aged 16 to 69 have received a first coronavirus vaccine dose.

Jersey House prices rose by 5% in 2020. Yet again, every type of property has recorded its highest ever annual average price.

'Keep your guard up!' is the message from the Deputy Medical Officer of Health as coronavirus restrictions in Jersey continue to be relaxed gradually.

The Jersey Landlords Association has called the request to reinstate eviction bans and rent rises 'rather draconian, given where Jersey is in the pandemic'.

Hotels can reopen from Monday 22 February, but only for staycations and arriving passengers who need to isolate.

Jersey's government has unveiled plans to build a new headquarters - on the site of Cyril Le Marquand House.

Jersey's newest political party says the government's decision not to allow adult team sports to resume for another two and a half weeks 'highlights the discriminatory and unfair attitude Ministers are showing to all sportspeople.'

Improvements to make roads safer for cyclists are set to be brought in as part of Jersey's sustainable transport policy.

Sports clubs that use Fort Regent are being contacted to talk about finding new homes.

Some islanders have been trying to skip the queue for a coronavirus vaccine.

A Jersey nightclub owner wants the government to consider using rapid flow Covid tests to allow them to reopen.

A group of local contractors claim that 80 industry jobs have been put at risk by the Planning Committee's decision to refuse permission to build 122 homes on the old Gas Works site.

A project to build 16 affordable houses and a new school playing field in St John have been approved by the Environment Minister.

The records of Jersey's wartime Bailiff are available for free to islanders for the rest of this month.

The government is being urged to reinstate powers to stop evictions and rent rises.

A man has been jailed for six months after spitting in the face of a police officer.

Deputy Louise Doublet is asking for a system by which partners can be tested for coronavirus and isolate in advance of planned antenatal scans.

The Chief Executive of the Jersey FA has described the decision not to allow over 18 team sports until 8 March as 'grossly unfair', while the CEO of Jersey Sport has called it 'a headscratcher'.

Vaccine appointments have opened to those aged 55 to 64 in the 'moderate risk' group.