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French sailor rescued after two days adrift in Channel
A French yachtsman has been found "safe and well" two days after he set sail from Jersey and his boat lost power.
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Runners from 20 countries here for the Jersey Marathon
2,000 runners from 20 different countries are arriving in Jersey ahead of Sunday's marathon.
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Palmyra Road is 'safe' again after islanders told to stay inside due to a gas leak
Residents on Palmyra Road were told to stay inside and close their windows after reports of a gas leak.
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Homeless hornets invade house in St Helier
A St Helier household has had to contend with 80 Asian hornets in a spare bedroom.
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RNLI lifeboat catches fire during call out
The St Helier RNLI crew needed to help their own vessel to safety last night (3 October), following a fire onboard the all weather lifeboat.
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Tinathon targets 15,000 donations to meet rising demand for shelter
Every night in Jersey, 120 homeless people sleep in a bed provided by Shelter Trust which is facing increasing demand for its food bank services.
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Government must 'get real' about supporting Jersey builders
Jersey's Chamber of Commerce is warning other building firms could fold, saying the government has failed to take any decisive action to support the sector.
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Barfleur to bring supplies 'to clear freight backlog'
Brittany Ferries' Barfleur is docking in Jersey today (4 October), bringing food and medical supplies to replenish stocks affected by recent bad weather.
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Two games launch for 2024 CI Christmas Lottery
Tickets for the 2024 Channel Islands Christmas Lottery games are now on sale.
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Politicians want Condor to confirm 'adequate provision' for ferry services until spring
A Jersey Minister has written to Condor seeking assurance over the future of the Channel Islands' ferry services until March 2025.
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Politicians' efforts this year 'aren't good enough'
A St Helier backbench politician says the efforts of fellow deputies have not been 'good enough' this year as Jersey is on course for a record low number of proposals lodged for debate in the island's parliament.
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Roy raises money for Dementia Jersey with Land's End to John O'Groats cycle
67-year-old Roy Everitt has raised £2,000 for Dementia Jersey in honour of his mother-in-law.
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'With great sadness' another Jersey building firm has closed its doors
Mitchell Building Contractors says it has 'no option' but to cease trading, making 33 people jobless.
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DFDS trial berths its ferry in both Guernsey and Jersey
The ferry company DFDS - which wants to take over from Condor - is carrying out berthing trials in both St Helier and St Peter Port today ( 3 October).
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Floating holiday pods due in Jersey next month
Two floating holiday pods, which will sit in St Helier's Marina, are being built in the UK and are due to arrive in the island in November.
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Inside Jersey's traditional Black Butter 'Lé Nièr Beurre' event
The National Trust for Jersey will again make traditional Black Butter in St Mary with cider apples from its orchard and the help of volunteers.
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Father of child with severe food allergies wants more protection
World-leading medical professionals and allergy experts are meeting in Jersey to improve the lives of those with food allergies.
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Privileges and Procedures Chair condemns 'ridiculous' States work ethic allegations
The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee has hit back at comments from a Jersey politician the Assembly needs to get its 'act together'.
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Channel Islands Co-Op introduces a members' discount scheme
A savings initiative, called Member Prices, will enable CI Co-op shareholders to access discounts on selected goods at the checkout.
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Children offered free football coaching from the Jersey Bulls
Children at a St Helier primary are being offered the chance to train for free with the Bulls.
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Pop-up exhibition celebrates 500 years of Jersey parliament records
A new exhibition in the Royal Square is celebrating 500 years since States Assembly records began.
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The Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq is retiring
The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, has announced he is retiring after five years in the role.
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Jersey to move another step closer to banning disposable vapes
Draft law on banning disposable vapes in Jersey could be lodged to the States Assembly by November 2024.
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Haut du Mont: Charges being considered
Law Officers are considering charges over the explosion at Haut du Mont that killed ten people nearly two years ago.
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Jersey's Royal Visit cost almost £500k
It's been revealed that the cost of staging Jersey's Royal Visit was £485,000.
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'Street First Aid' lessons teach Jersey teenagers how to deal with knife wounds
Free 'Street First Aid' lessons are now available for Jersey teenagers.
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Housing rules change for childless young tenants and older first-time buyers
The Housing Minister has announced policy changes aimed at helping young people who don't have children and those trying to buy a first home later in life.
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Repairs begin on St Catherine's breakwater
Work is starting this week (30 September) to repair St Catherine's breakwater
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Ideas wanted for ways to celebrate Liberation 80
Islanders are being encouraged to suggest ways Jersey can celebrate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.
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More bands to have CI-France travel costs paid
Musicians are again being offered funding to travel across the Channel Islands and northern France.
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Jersey holds third Corn Riots Festival
The annual Corn Riot celebrations return for a third consecutive year in Jersey's Royal Square.
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L'Ecume II: Two men plead not guilty to manslaughter of three fishermen
Lewis Carr (29) and Artur Sevash-Zade, (34) have each pleaded not guilty to three manslaughter charges in connection with the deaths of three fishermen in 2022.
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Sure to buy Airtel after deputies in Guernsey pass the proposal
Guernsey's States Assembly has passed three amended propositions to enable Sure to buy Airtel, but none was carried unanimously.
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Brain injury survivors show their recovery journeys in new exhibition
Headway Jersey members are showcasing their artwork in a pop-up exhibition in Grève de Lecq to celebrate their recovery journeys through sewing.
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Majestic staff cycle 500km around Jersey for charity
Eight senior bosses from wine retailer Majestic are in Jersey to cycle a combined almost 500km in aid of charity.
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Event celebrates Jersey's professional carers
Jersey's first Professional Carers Day is celebrating carers and the work they do.
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WATCH: The Story Beast explains Jersey Corn Riots in rhyme
If you're unsure why we mark the anniversary of the Jersey Corn Riot, The Story Beast can help...
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New anti-crime programme begins in Jersey schools
Teenagers in Jersey are being visited in school by the island's emergency and law enforcement services.
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Students transform Corbiere's public toilets with a tale-telling mural
Talented Year 9 pupils from Grainville school have been working hard, creating a new mural at the southwestern-most point of the island.
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Medical reasons forces change at the top of Jersey's Health department
The Chief Officer of Jersey's health department is stepping down for medical reasons.
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Jersey's Chief Minister meets UK Prime Minister
Jersey's Chief Minister has met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference.
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Economists predict inflation in Jersey will be 'stickier' than forecast
Jersey's September inflation rate might not be much below the 5% recorded in June. That is the concern of economists who advise the government...
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Firefighters battle blaze at a St Saviour house
Firefighters have put out a fire at a home in St Saviour.
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New nursery for children with additional needs to open at d'Auvergne
A new nursery is opening at d'Auvergne School for two and three year olds with additional needs. It's part of a government pilot scheme to improve childcare provision.
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Government offers more first-time buyer loans
There is another chance for prospective first-time buyers to apply for a government loan under the 'First Step' scheme.
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Millennium Park to be transformed with 'inclusive' play area
The government has submitted a planning application for a new children's park in town, with improved accessibility.
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Sale of St Helier House falls through
The sale of St Helier House is off, after the buyer pulled out.
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Jersey Electricity enters domestic solar market
Jersey Electricity has begun offering a roof top solar panel package for customers switching away from oil and gas heating.
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Winning photos on show in Jersey's Royal Square
The winning photos in a competition to mark Democracy Week have gone on display in Jersey's Royal Square.
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Weekly direct flights from Jersey to the ski slopes this winter
Jersey skiers can fly directly to the French Alps again this winter, as Blue Islands announces a regular service to Grenoble.
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Runners club together for life-saving kit
Jersey's running community is pulling together to pay for a heart-starting machine at a popular spot for joggers.
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Artists offered free town studio for a year
Artists are being offered free studio space for a year in St Helier, if they commit to helping social housing tenants find their own creative side.
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Police investigate crossbow bolts found in children's park
Residents in Grands Vaux have reported finding crossbow bolts in a children's play area in Grands Vaux.
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Second man jailed for inter-islands drugs trafficking operation
Timothy Ayres has been jailed for two and a half years after he and a man from Guernsey were arrested for drug offences and financial crimes.
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Police seek dashcam footage of flasher
Jersey Police are appealing for dashcam footage of an alleged act of indecent exposure in St Clement
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Direct flights from Jersey to four destinations in Spain and Portugal next summer
FlyDirect is running flights to the Costa del Sol, Algarve, and Balearic Islands again in 2025, after reporting a boom in passengers this summer.
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Chief Minister apologises to Jersey Lifeboat Association crew
Jersey's Chief Minister has apologised the crew of the Jersey Lifeboat Association for its eighteen month suspension from rescues.
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TGI Fridays on Jersey's Waterfront up for sale as operator enters administration
The future of Jersey's TGI Fridays is in doubt as it's one of 87 of the restaurant chain's branches up sale as its operator enters administration.
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Islands Energy boss Jo Cox steps down
The CEO of Islands Energy, the Channel Islands' gas supplier, has resigned after almost four years in charge.
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FIRST LOOK: Images from the new Bergerac TV series
The new Bergerac TV series is coming together, with filming wrapping up in St Ouen's Bay.
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School trips to Jersey's Mont Orgueil are award-winning
School visits to Mont Orgueil castle are now award-winning.
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Island Walk raises £140k
This year's Island Walk has raised almost £140,000 for Jersey charities.
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UK man jailed for importing cocaine into Jersey - hidden in a toolbox
A UK man has been sentenced at the Royal Court to eight years and three months in prison for importing half a kilo of cocaine into Jersey, concealed in a toolbox.
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Jersey landlords' group helping to rewrite standards guidance
The Jersey Landlords' Association says it's working with the government on revisions to guidance for complying with health and safety standards in rented homes after criticising the official code of practice.
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Government opens incentives for electric work vans
Businesses can now apply for up to £4,000 towards the cost of a second-hand electric van.
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Four islanders who helped save Jersey's Air Display thanked with seaplane flight
Four islanders who donated funds to get Jersey's International Air Display off the ground, have been rewarded with a free flight on a seaplane.
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RSV vaccine now available
Pregnant women and people in Jersey in their late seventies are being invited for a new RSV vaccine to protect against respiratory infections.