Jersey News

After nearly three years of providing general advice to islanders, Jersey's COVID helpline is closing down.

Guernsey Ports has joined Ports of Jersey in a project that could see drones delivering medical supplies and assisting in search and rescue operations.

An islander who was 'too big' to ride a rollercoaster has won a national award for weight loss.

Tests are still ongoing to determine what suddenly killed over 100 cows in mid-December.

A 13 year old boy has been arrested for pushing a woman into a busy St Helier road.

Investigation teams will no longer be at a secondary scene of the Haut Du Mont disaster.

An electric bus has been tested on the island's bus routes this week. We've been finding out how it's gone...

There is confirmation today of the rocketing cost of living in Jersey, with inflation now running at 12.7%.

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The Director of Public Health has defended a current cervical cancer screening advert amidst an online backlash.

A court ruling has limited the level of costs Jersey's government will have to pay for unlawful police searches on premises allegedly linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

200 islanders will get a grant towards an e-bike, after more than 1800 applied for the government subsidy.

A report into staffing of Jersey's health services highlights worsening working relationships and a potential gap in the supervision of agency and locum consultants.

A 28 year old man has been jailed for two years by Jersey's Royal Court for assaulting a woman.

The Environment Minister has commissioned a review of Jersey's planning services.

Joshua Steven Catracchia has been handed a five year prison term for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Jersey.

Police say a man was hit by a van and then punched in the face by a passer-by.

Another attempt to test an electric bus on Jersey's roads begins today (23 January).

The government says more than a third of its fleet is now running on biodiesel as part of efforts to drive down carbon emissions.

Workers from Antigua and Barbuda will fill gaps in the hospitality sector throughout summer.

Islanders are invited to the market to introduce the Year of the Rabbit.

Deputy Moz Scott has called for a referendum on reinstating senators, after the attempt was pushed back in the States Chamber.

A planning application has been submitted for an £11 .5 million restoration of Jersey's Opera House.

Jersey Arts Centre is celebrating 40 years as one of the island's most loved entertainment venues.

Ruedi Wragg has been found guilty of three counts of malicious damage at Jersey’s Magistrate’s Court.

Islanders will no longer be able to get free PCR tests from 30 January, as the last of COVID measures come to an end.

The group that represents Jersey's care providers wants the government to continue supplying PPE for another six months.

Three benches have been placed at the Haut Du Mont memorial site.

Support is being offered to children from Grands Vaux affected by this week's flooding as they return to school today (19 January)

Politicians have narrowly voted not to bring back Senators after a day of debate in the Chamber. 23 voted for Deputy Ian Gorst's proposition, while 24 voting against it.

Standing flood water carries a public health risk, and islanders should keep away from it.

Public Health experts are issuing advice following flash floods which have overwhelmed sewage pumping stations.

A major incident has been declared as the Grands Vaux reservoir has overtopped and is spilling more water into the already flooded area.

The Jersey Hospitality Association has made an urgent plea to hoteliers for temporary accommodation for residents who’ve had to leave their flooded Grands Vaux homes.

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18 people have been evacuated from their homes in Grands Vaux after they flooded overnight.

A government campaign is urging islanders not to delay going for a free screening appointment for cervical cancer.

JT and Sure have had their applications accepted by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority, bringing them one step closer to running the island's 5G network.

Organisers of the Battle of Flowers have moved the parades back by a day and adjusted timings in a first for the event.

Jersey fishermen can apply for a share of £300,000 in new government funding.

Supply teachers have been brought in from the UK to cover for absences in Jersey schools.

Several roads are blocked by fallen trees and debris, as strong winds have battered the Channel Islands overnight.

The government is still offering financial incentives to Jersey businesses who are actively employing new staff.

A 28-year-old man has been found guilty of three counts of rape.

A man has been sentenced for more than two years in prison over the sale and supply of drugs in Jersey.

The founder of Milli's blames Jersey's government for the closure of its child contact service.

Jersey's Consumer Council is calling for a centralised electoral register, to prevent more credit card companies from withdrawing from the island.

Milli's Separated Family Centre is closing its doors after 23 years.

13 new bus drivers are now either driving or in training across the Channel Islands, but more are still needed.

The Environment Minister says testing is ongoing to determine what caused the deaths last month of more than 100 cows on a Jersey farm.

Voisins Department Store will trial a five day working week throughout February.

The government is handing out vouchers towards the cost of a new e-bike, to encourage islanders away from petrol and diesel cars.

£40k has been donated to Enable Jersey to set up a second-hand equipment hub for people with disabilities who are struggling with costs.

Research from Critical Economics suggests the Channel Islands would be more resilient and save public money with closer collaboration.

Guernsey Finance insists the island's banking sector remains healthy, despite RBC Wealth Management's decision to centralise its operations in Jersey.

Royal Bank of Canada has announcement the closure of its Guernsey branch, putting nearly 90 jobs at risk.

It seems a visitor to the island’s impressive coastline suffered an expensive wrong turn of parking predicament by getting their hire car stuck on rocks at Corbiere.

The body of a man who was found on Greve D'Azette beach has been formally identified, police say.

Tim Ringsdore has set himself the challenge to sleep rough for one night every month this year in aid of Sanctuary Trust

Jersey Overseas Aid is sending aid money to charities working to help people living in Africa affected by severe droughts.

A month on from the fatal Haut du Mont explosion, Jersey's Chief Minister has praised the 'generosity and strength of community spirit' demonstrated since the tragedy.

Jersey Heritage has released a collection of documents that span back to 1922, giving islanders a first-look at the previously sealed paperwork.

A month on from the sinking of the L’Ecume II fishing trawler with three crew onboard, further ministerial decisions have been taken to progress the investigation of the maritime tragedy.

Police, Fire and Ambulance crews are on the scene of a suspected fire on Bath Street.