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Battle of Flowers firework finale cancelled
The Battle of Flowers Association has cancelled the firework finale to this year’s Moonlight Parade because it has been unable to get the necessary license.
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PHOTOS: The Optimists Club wins 2026 Battle of Flowers
The Optimists Club is once again the big winners of the Battle of Flowers.
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Street party to celebrate expanded Jersey Cheshire Home
Jersey Cheshire Home is hosting a street party to celebrate being able to help more adults with disabilities.
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Jersey football club's dugouts 'smashed up'
Jersey Wanderers is asking the person who 'smashed up' their dugouts last night (13 August) to come forward and help with repairs before they offer a reward to ID them.
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Possible job cuts at RBSI in Guernsey and Jersey
The bank says it is simplifying operations as finance becomes increasingly digital.
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Spike in fraud emails expected amid ongoing cyber attack
There's a warning to expect an increase in phishing emails in the coming weeks, because of an ongoing cyber attack.
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Sure apologises for mobile service problems
Sure in Jersey has apologised to customers complaining of issues with is mobile services.
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Nowacki is a European Champion!
Jersey and British swimming star Filip Nowacki is a European Champion.
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Battle of Flowers: Plea for last-minute volunteers
Battle of Flowers teams across Jersey are appealing for any volunteers to help with the final push ahead of tomorrow's parade (14 August).
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25% of Jersey A-level grades A-A*
A quarter of all A-level grades in Jersey have been marked as A or A*.
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Jersey community unites out west for solar eclipse
Thousands of islanders basked in the August heat to watch the once-in-a-generation partial solar eclipse.
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A-level results day: "The grades you get don't define you"
It's that time of year again... A-level results day!
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Invite to 'Sponsor a Brave Bear' for families facing off-island treatment
A new campaign has been launched to strengthen support for Jersey families facing off-island treatment journeys.
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Travel problems persist for some Jersey residents
Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the government is continuing to press for action to prevent some passengers being denied boarding following the introduction of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.
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The solar eclipse in Jersey: All you need to know
A rare solar eclipse - where the moon covers the sun, blocking its light - will start at around 6:15 pm this evening (12 August).
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£1.2m in fines for missed Income Tax deadline
Around 4,000 will be getting a £300 fine for not filing their 2025 tax return in time.
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One in eight Jersey heatwaves has happened this year
With the island entering a fourth heatwave of this summer, 1 in 8 of all heatwaves in Jersey since records began 132 years ago have occurred this year.
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Hydration breaks to be introduced at Battle of Flowers
Just like at the World Cup, Jersey's Battle of Flowers is introducing hydration breaks!
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Nurturing biodiversity key to climate resilience
We're told that anything we can do to create more wild spaces - no matter how small - will make Jersey's environment more resilient to extreme weather.
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Record amount raised in 2026 Jersey-France challenge
This year's Jersey to France challenge has raised a record-breaking amount for Dementia Jersey.
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Battle organisers issue reassurance over fireworks finale
The Battle of Flowers Association has issued a statement in response to concerns expressed about its fireworks finale to this week's Moonlight Parade.
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'Mobility in the market' a priority of the Housing Minister
The new Housing Minister, Deputy Malcom Ferey, has told Channel 103 that creating mobility in the property market is one of his main priorities for this political term.
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Hundreds opt-out of having data shared with credit check agencies
Nearly 800 people in Jersey have opted out of having their personal data shared with credit reference agencies.
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Big summer success for Jersey open water swimmers
Jersey's open water swimming community is celebrating a big summer!
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Surprise flash mob launch 'Find Your Groove' campaign
A surprise flash mob took over Trenton Square to mark the official launch of a new Dementia Jersey campaign.
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Plea to prepare ahead of solar eclipse
We'll experience a rare partial solar eclipse here in Jersey next week, but if you want to watch it, get prepared now!
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Another new species joins Jersey Zoo
A Madagascar mongoose pair has joined Jersey Zoo!
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Dot GG and dot JE turn 30
For three decades, Channel Island websites have used unique internet domains.
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Attempt to block town skate park fails
The skate park in the reversing bays at South Hill will go ahead, despite an appeal to block it.
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Donations to Dementia Jersey swim challenge doubled by anonymous pledge
A donor has pledged to match every pound raised for Dementia Jersey through this weekend's Jersey–France Challenge, up to a total of £20,000.
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House prices up 5% as property purchases surge
The number of properties changing hands in Jersey is up by more than a third, as the cost of the average home increases to £626,000.
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Jersey RFC Women welcoming new players to preseason
Rugby preseason training has started, and Jersey women are welcoming new players.
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Couples able to file joint tax returns if they opt-in
Couples who want to continue filing joint tax returns must opt in by 30 September 2026.
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Airport radar replacement to begin
Work is due to start soon on installing a new radar system at Jersey Airport.
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Extreme heat causing shop fridge and freezer failures
Channel 103 has been told that the reason why many Jersey supermarket fridges and freezers have been empty recently is because of the hot weather.
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Is small-scale farming the future of food security?
A Jersey grower says the weather may change farming, but that we can adapt, rather than fear not being able to provide for ourselves.
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New Government CEO appointed
Jersey's government has appointed a new CEO.
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AquaSplash pricing announced when it becomes government-run
New membership packages have been created for Aquasplash as Jersey's government prepares to take over the swimming pool on the Waterfront.
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More public BBQ sites closed due to wildfire risks
Public BBQ sites at St Catherine, La Crete and Pine Walk have been closed because of wildfire risks.
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New government service for vulnerable teens
Jersey's government says a new specialist team will give help to vulnerable teenagers earlier.
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The votes are in for the name of Jersey Zoo capybara
Hashbrown and Dauphinoise’s half-sister has finally got a name.
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Free breast pump scheme launched to support Jersey mums
160 mums in Jersey can now benefit from a free breast pump loan service, thanks to funding from the Jersey Community Foundation.
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Water supplies in Jersey down 15% during hottest month on record
Jersey Water is warning that supplies are falling quickly, as people are again urged to save water wherever possible.
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La Collette headland fire under control
Jersey Fire and Rescue says a grass fire near La Collette is now under control.
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Teenager arrested for car theft
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a car was stolen from Don Farm.
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Thousands expected to attend CI Pride at Guernsey's Bathing Pools
Organisers are promising 2026 CI Pride will be the "biggest celebration yet".
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Battle of Flowers 'Town Takeover' returns
Jersey's town centre has bloomed again in the Battle of Flowers build-up!
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Change to how CI weather warnings are issued
Forecasters are changing the way they issue weather warnings for the Channel Islands.
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Jersey athletes 'really stepped up' for Glasgow 2026
Jersey's Assistant Minister with responsibility for sport says she hopes the island can 'build on' the success from the Commonwealth Games.
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Third series of Bergerac confirmed
Damien Molony, as Bergerac, is heading back to Jersey to solve a brand-new case in a third series of the detective drama.
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Weekender Let's Rock line-up revealed
Channel 103 reveals the acts that will be taking Jersey back to the eighties at next month's Weekender.
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Mysterious artist's 19th Century sketchbook gives unique peek into Jersey's past
A rare sketchbook donated to the Société Jersiaise is provides a unique window into Jersey in the 19th Century.
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A 'different' Commonwealth Games for Jersey
Jersey won its first Commonwealth Games Medal in 36 years in what's been called a 'different' games for the squad.
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Jersey Zoo's giant tortoises travel 200 miles for specialist health checks
The 150kg Aldabra tortoises, Mike and Biggy, have travelled more than 200 miles by ferry and road for specialist CT scans.
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Jersey's Royal Court finds woman guilty of historical sex offences against teenage boy
The court heard 53 year old Donna Bentley committed the offences in the 1990s.
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The National Trust for Jersey turns 90 with '90 faces' exhibit
A '90 Faces' photographic exhibit celebrating the National Trust for Jersey's 90th birthday has been unveiled by the Lieutenant Governor on behalf of The King, the Trust's Patron.
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2026 Island Walk a record-breaker
This year's Island Walk was a record-breaker.
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Top padel stars playing in Jersey
Some of the world’s top padel players are in Jersey for an international tournament!
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Generous CI Lottery grants given to local charities
More than half a million pounds has been gifted to charitable organisations and community groups in Guernsey and Jersey.
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More diabetic islanders to get insulin pumps
Health and Care and Diabetes Jersey have committed to accelerating access to closed-loop insulin pumps for islanders.
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Commonwealth Games gold will change Nowacki's life forever, says coach
The Jersey swimming coach who taught Filip Nowacki as a youngster says the teenager's Commonwealth Games gold medal will change his life forever.
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'Twilight Bag Drop' introduced at Jersey Airport
British Airways passengers, travelling from Jersey to Heathrow before 12pm, can now drop hold luggage the evening before they travel.
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Let's Rock festival heading to Jersey this September
One of the UK's biggest and best-loved 80s music festivals is coming to Jersey for the very first time later this summer.
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Call for Jersey businesses 'to take responsibility' on data protection
Jersey businesses are being urged to 'start taking some responsibility' when it comes to data protection.
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Young people's artwork unveiled at Ann Street Youth Centre
Six graffiti art panels have been unveiled, as work continues to build the Ann Street Youth Centre.
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Appeal after woman hit by car
A woman has escaped with minor injuries after being hit by a car on the pelican crossing near the Gunsight café.
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Nine Channel Islands products win Great Taste awards
Nine Channel Islands products have been recognised by one of the world’s leading food and drink accreditation schemes.
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Nowacki wins gold for Jersey
Filip Nowacki has won gold for Jersey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Firefighters and their children climbing Ben Nevis
A group of Jersey firefighters will be scaling Ben Nevis alongside their children, in memory of a dad and son who were killed in 2023.
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Jersey Airport apologises after security delays led to missed flights
Jersey Airport's new Managing Director has apologised after long delays at security this morning (28 July), which led to some people missing their flights.
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New project to discover prehistoric landscape near La Hougue Bie
A three-year project is underway to discover more about the prehistoric landscape close to La Hougue Bie.
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Oldham breaks Island Record in Commonwealth Games 100m heats
Sprinter Jamie Oldham is now the fastest in Jersey to run the men's 100m, and did it in the heats of the Commonwealth Games.
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Channel Islander abandons Bordeaux as the flames 'arrive at the city's gates'
Officials in the Gironde region have told tourists to stay away and are considering evacuating the city of Bordeaux as the flames 'arrive at the city's gates'.
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Man in hospital after serious assault at Havre Des Pas festival
Jersey police are looking for information following a serious assault on Saturday evening (25 July) at Havre des Pas Festival.
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Nowacki wins Jersey’s first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years
Jersey teenage sensation Filip Nowacki has won silver in the men’s 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games.
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Islanders asked about diesel and petrol car phase out
Jersey's government wants islanders' input on the plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars.
