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2026-07-15 04:00:00 GMT

Jersey Harry Styles fan’s Wembley surprise goes viral with almost a million views
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A JERSEY teenager’s emotional reaction to being surprised with VIP tickets to the final night of Harry Styles’ Wembley residency has been viewed almost a million times online. Charlotte Small (15) was filmed after being unexpectedly upgraded from seats in the back row of the stadium to a VIP area just metres from the stage. […]
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2026-06-17 10:56:21 GMT

“I thought, it’ll go away” – Cancer survivor urges men to not let toxic masculinity deter them from getting checked out
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When Simon Rodgers first started getting symptoms like dizziness, blood in his stool, chronic anemia, fatigue and loss of appetite, he put off getting checked out for over half a year. The nearly 70-year-old founder of Four Bakery in St Helier said: “Being a typical bloke of course I’d had symptoms for a while but […]
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2026-04-26 09:49:00 GMT

Prison operational and vocational training staff shortages leaves average time spent outside a cell 23% below target
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THE average time prisoners spent out of a cell last year was 23% below its target due to shortages in operational staff and vocational instructors, it has been revealed. The latest figures were part of the latest States of Jersey Annual Report and Accounts for 2025- which includes a breakdown in performance across many areas, […]
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2026-02-17 12:57:00 GMT

Jersey “not yet delivering” on lifelong vocational learning opportunities, panel finds
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CONCERNS that Highlands College has an “outdated” campus and that the Island’s vocational training infrastructure is “highly fragmented” – with limited opportunities for adults to upskill or retrain – are among the findings of a recent scrutiny review. The review, which was launched by the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel in December, focused […]
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2026-01-21 07:30:00 GMT

Is Ethereum the understated crypto gem?
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Sponsored content ETHEREUM is often sidelined by Bitcoin, but it offers a robust blockchain to build upon and opens up crypto by allowing new cryptocurrencies to build on its network. Many of you will know that BiPS, our asset-backed native token, is on the Ethereum network and enjoys the protections of the Ethereum blockchain, along […]
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2026-01-15 11:00:00 GMT

Jersey shooter selected for Olympic Potential Programme
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JERSEY rifle shooter Libby Hart has described her selection onto British Shooting’s Olympic Potential Programme for 2026 as a hugely rewarding milestone, as her years of work on the range continue to gather national recognition. Hart has been named among the rifle athletes selected onto the programme, which sits directly beneath British Shooting’s World Class […]
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2026-01-02 09:57:00 GMT

“Significant finds continue to be discovered”
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JERSEY Heritage has welcomed plans to introduce clear legal obligations and processes for handling archaeological discoveries – with the organisation stating that “significant finds” continue to be uncovered in the Island. The comments follow the proposal of new legislation by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel, seeking to provide a statutory framework for reporting, recording, investigating […]
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2025-12-09 11:11:00 GMT

Power to grant alcohol licences could move from courts to regulator under reformed law
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RESPONSIBILITY for deciding who can sell alcohol could shift from the courts to an independent regulator that oversees gambling, if changes to Jersey’s decades-old legislation are approved next month. The proposed change forms part of a wider set of reforms put forward by Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel to ensure the alcohol licensing regime is […]
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2025-12-01 09:27:00 GMT

Minister moves to make changes to parental rights legislation
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THE government has moved to address unintended consequences of recent law reforms that would have affected the rights of some unmarried fathers. Children’s Minister Richard Vibert took action after signing an order on 5 November to introduce four new pieces of legislation around the Children and Civil Status Law. However, in a report presented to […]
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2025-11-17 12:30:00 GMT

Number of childminder spaces “not sufficient to meet demand”
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THE NUMBER of places available with accredited childminders in Jersey is “not sufficient to meet the potential demand”, according to the Jersey Association of Childcare Providers. The comments were made in a submission to the 2026-2029 Budget Review in light of the government’s proposal to fund 15 free hours of nursery care for all two […]
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2025-11-05 12:30:00 GMT

Jersey’s Ollie Turner claims first international podium with third place finish at Challenge Xiamen
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OLLIE Turner claimed his first international podium finish after a remarkable performance at the Challenge Xiamen 70.3 in China, taking third place in the Elite Men’s category. The 27-year-old Jersey athlete completed the course — a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run — in a total time of 3:41:19, a personal milestone and a […]
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2025-10-29 11:16:43 GMT

Jersey joins world’s largest orthopaedic registry
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JERSEY has joined the world’s largest orthopaedic registry in a move which will allow the Hospital to contribute to and benefit from a data set of nearly 4.5 million surgical procedure records. Health and Care Jersey has become part of the National Joint Registry alongside England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Guernsey. […]
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2025-10-22 13:46:00 GMT

The taste of Victory: Jersey sailors who fought at Trafalgar 220 years ago
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BY DOUG FORD TWO hundred and twenty years ago today, as the sun rose over the eastern horizon, the men of the Royal Navy would have already gone through their morning ritual of rolling their hammock and setting them into the nets around the deck and eating with their messmates. Then when the drummers sounded […]
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2025-10-22 11:46:00 GMT

St Lawrence gets north coast views and a zoo after States’ map slip-up
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WHEN a States Assembly newsletter recently posed the question: ‘Do you know your constituency?’ readers may not have been aware that it was a call for assistance. Under that heading – in the first ‘constituency update’ recently sent out to all residents of St John, St Lawrence and Trinity – a map showed the three-parish […]
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2025-10-22 06:30:00 GMT

DFDS flat-rate card “provides a safe and investable ferry service”, says Minister
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DFDS’s flat-rate freight charge helps provide “a safe and investable ferry service” to the Island by encouraging competition elsewhere in the supply chain – enabling the operator to invest in new ferries – according to the Economic Development Minister. Deputy Kirsten Morel made the comments during yesterday’s sitting of the States Assembly, where he faced […]
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2025-10-21 07:59:00 GMT

Ministers defend plans for new town primary school
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PLANS for a new primary school in St Helier should remain on track in spite of the Island’s falling birth rate, ministers have insisted, highlighting the improved facilities for pupils and potential cost savings of pressing ahead with the scheme. In a detailed comments paper issued ahead of this week’s sitting of the States Assembly, […]
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2025-10-20 14:06:25 GMT

Jets hold firm for fourth win in a row
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Leeds Athletic 44 – 47 Evelyn Partners Jets Since their return to Premier League netball, the Jets admitted themselves it took a couple of weeks to find their feet again. However, following an opening draw and defeat from their first two rounds, the islanders have been flawless. Saturday’s away win over Leeds Athletic has seen […]
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2025-10-20 08:57:00 GMT

Economy Department backs Strive hotel – but questions predicted benefit
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THE Government’s Economy Department has put its weight behind plans to build a 179-room hotel next to Strive Health Club in St Peter – despite voicing concerns over whether the develop will bring the economic value to the Island claimed by its backers. In a submission to the outline planning application to build a “premium […]
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2025-10-19 12:48:00 GMT

Reading, riding and reeling off some tunes: Bailiff signs off after six years in post
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ALTHOUGH his departure hasn’t been without pomp, with two farewell dinners, assorted tributes and a visit from a leading UK parliamentarian, one senses that Jersey’s 90th Bailiff has been comfortable with a certain level of retirement ceremony. During a long and convivial chat coinciding with his final week in office, Sir Timothy Le Cocq referenced […]
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2025-10-16 15:19:00 GMT

£381m budget is “bare minimum” to keep services running, says minister
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THE Health Department’s record £381 million budget is “the bare minimum” needed to keep services running – and will not be enough to clear long waiting lists, the minister has warned. Deputy Tom Binet told the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel that, although the additional £60 million in proposed funding makes his budget “appear […]
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2025-10-15 09:00:00 GMT

Sporting Academics climb to the top of Premiership 2
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JERSEY football returned this weekend as goals flew in across all divisions, marking an exciting restart to the domestic season. From dramatic comebacks to commanding wins, the Island’s pitches were alive with action as teams looked to lay down early markers in their respective title races. Premiership 2 Sporting Academics First extended their fine scoring […]
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2025-10-14 11:30:00 GMT

Sam Touzel and Max Freeman top competitive Jersey Rally
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ENGINES roared through the Island’s twisting narrow roads this past weekend, as 2025’s Jersey Rally presented a thrilling show on the tarmac. The 91-strong bumper entry list took to this year’s new course from Friday, racing through to Saturday evening in pursuit of glory. Amidst the stacked entries, including the two-time titlist duo of Ross […]
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2025-10-11 11:00:00 GMT

Pryor outlines future plans for JFA
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THE Jersey Football Association remains committed to creating the best possible environment for players on the Island, even as it prepares for tighter financial constraints and increasing pressure on facilities, says CEO Tim Pryor. With the FA’s core grant set to be reduced in 2028/29, Pryor said the JFA “has time to prepare” and “is […]
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2025-10-10 14:00:00 GMT

Long-awaited Gov complaints watchdog could face vote by end of year
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PLANS which have been years-long in the works to create a Public Services Ombudsperson could face a vote by the end of this year. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said his government had set aside £398,000 in the 2026 Budget to establish an independent body to handle complaints about government departments and other public bodies. Answering […]
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2025-10-10 08:30:00 GMT

St Peter’s Main Road to close from Monday until April for new drains
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ST Peter’s Main Road will be closed from Monday until April between the YESSS Electrical store and St Peter’s Technical Park. In the next phase of a drainage network upgrade in the area, the main road will be shut at all times between its junction with Petite Rue de l’Eglise and close to M&S. It […]
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2025-10-08 11:40:00 GMT

New town school would save £427,000 a year
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BUILDING a new purpose-built primary school in town to replace three others is an opportunity that cannot be missed and would save around £427,000 in operational running costs, the Education Minister has said. Deputy Rob Ward was speaking ahead of a proposed debate which could kibosh the proposals to replace Springfield, St Luke’s and La […]
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2025-10-08 07:40:00 GMT

Restrictions for dogs on beaches lifted
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DOG owners can now let their pets roam free on the Island’s beaches following the lifting of the annual seasonal ban. As of 1 October, dogs can be exercised off a lead at any time of the day. Horse owners are also allowed to use the beaches freely at any time from now on. Seasonal […]
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2025-10-08 06:00:00 GMT

Taxi drivers say Uber-style ratings will help ‘weed out’ poor performers
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TAXI drivers have backed new plans for Uber-style passenger ratings, saying the move will help single out poor performers instead of unfairly damaging the industry’s reputation. It comes after a new report, commissioned by DVS and compiled by 4insight, found that Jersey taxi drivers were frequently late, too expensive and could be rude – with 78% […]
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2025-09-28 14:34:33 GMT

Jersey Bulls Women won 6-1 in their second ever league fixture
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JERSEY Bulls Women maintained their perfect start to life in the South East Counties Women’s Football League Surrey Division One with another convincing home victory, beating Ash United 6-1 at Springfield on Sunday. Having dispatched Old Tiffinians 7-0 in their debut league fixture, the Bulls once again showed their quality in front of goal, though […]
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2025-09-26 06:00:00 GMT

L’Ecume II case: Jurors continue to deliberate
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JURORS are still yet to come to a full decision in the trial of two men accused of manslaughter in relation to the fatal collision between the L’Ecume II trawler and Commodore Goodwill in which three fishermen were killed in 2022. Former Condor second officer Lewis Carr (30) and Artur Sevash-Zade (35), who was acting […]
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2025-09-25 14:58:00 GMT

Ministers welcome French counterparts for Normandy Summit
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THE environment, maritime links and cultural ties were on the agenda at a summit held to enhance and celebrate the Channel Islands’ relationship with France. Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham, External Relations Minister Deputy Ian Gorst, and Sustainable Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel joined delegates from Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, La Manche, and Normandy at Mont […]
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2025-09-25 11:26:54 GMT

Gov chief executive represents employer in court over Haut du Mont charges
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THE head of the civil service this morning appeared in the Magistrate’s Court dock to face two health and safety charges related to the Haut du Mont explosion on behalf of the employer of public servants. Government of Jersey chief executive Andrew McLaughlin stood alone behind a glass screen on behalf the States Employment Board. […]
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2025-09-25 06:46:00 GMT

Plans for new car park in north of St Helier to replace aging multi-storeys
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THE government is looking to build a new car park in the north of St Helier to provide more spaces, cater for electric vehicles and replace existing multi-storeys, such as Minden Place, which are now more than half a century old. Speaking at a Scrutiny Panel on Wednesday, Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan remained tight-lipped on […]
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2025-09-22 12:58:59 GMT

How can we make sure that young people bring their issues and experiences to the attention of decision-makers?
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By Dr Carmel Corrigan SADLY, I am not sending you all greetings from Bucharest, as was my original plan for this column. Not that I don’t want to be in Jersey, of course, but this week the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) are meeting in Romania for their annual conference. On this occasion, […]
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2025-09-22 12:54:00 GMT

Calendar boys raising funds for charity
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A CHARITY calendar with a difference has been produced for 2026 featuring 13 tastefully naked gentlemen, all poultry keepers, along with their birds, writes COLLETTE BISSON.Although the majority are from the UK, Jersey is represented by December’s photograph of Ollie Woodall in a granite farmhouse setting with a Thuringen bantam and some of his call […]
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2025-09-17 12:07:18 GMT

Parents – and parents of girls – should take a second look at rugby
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By Douglas Kruger CULT-LIKE, a whole new ritual has taken hold in our home. My wife and I now religiously watch women’s rugby. I have slight tinnitus in my right ear from all the yelling, but the World Cup build-up has been phenomenal, and I must grudgingly congratulate our mortal rivals, New Zealand, for advancing […]
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2025-09-17 07:30:00 GMT

Sports Club of Jersey secure their first ever win and JFA cup competitions begin
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LOCAL football roared back into action with the JFA Bowl and the JFA Cup kicking off a packed weekend of fixtures. Teams from every division battled it out in the tournament, while Premiership 2 also made its return. In the Cherry Godfrey Women’s Division, Sports Club of Jersey hosted St Peter. It proved a massive […]
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2025-09-11 09:30:00 GMT

Jersey seniors and juniors set the tone for this weekend’s Inter Insular
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JERSEY’S senior and junior golf teams returned from Guernsey at the weekend with both trophies in hand, following two fiercely contested matches on a well-prepared L’Ancresse course. Jersey’s seniors toppled Guernsey 9-6 whilst the juniors secured a narrow 8-7 win on foreign grounds. The greens were in superb condition throughout the weekend, although the fast-paced […]
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2025-09-11 09:19:00 GMT

Call for buses to drive to Plémont rather than make visitors walk
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AN Islander who lives near Plémont is campaigning for buses to continue to the top of the picturesque bay instead of stopping in the main road over half a mile away. Basil Carré lives on the junction where the main road leading to Grosnez meets Route de Plémont, which bends its way to the upper […]
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2025-09-10 09:46:31 GMT

Assembly votes to suspend former minister
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THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days following […]
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2025-09-10 08:36:00 GMT

Rent laws return to Chamber for latest stage of minister’s long-running bid for change
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POLITICIANS began a potentially lengthy debate over moves to change the Island’s Residential Tenancy Law yesterday. Housing Minister Sam Mézec introduced his proposition by expressing incredulity that a pro-landlord lobbying group had described the measures as “rushed”, when in fact they had been in preparation for over five years. Longer notice periods, limits on frequency […]
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2025-09-09 14:06:00 GMT

A “lot of problems” with waiting lists – but no “clear plan” to tackle them
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THE Health Minister is gearing up to ask for a “considerable increase in funding” for his department amid a “lot of problems” with waiting lists – but admitted that he does not have a “clear plan” to tackle the issue. Deputy Tom Binet last month revealed that numerous routine elective procedures – that “may be […]
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2025-09-09 10:29:00 GMT

Memorial stone laid outside Town Hall
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The first stolpersteine memorial stone in the second phase of the project to commemorate Islanders persecuted by the Nazis has been installed outside St Helier Town Hall. The stone was laid in memory of Peter Bruce Johnson who was arrested for sabotage and is assumed to have died in a Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp in 1944. […]
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2025-09-03 16:28:00 GMT

Plans for Waterfront sauna and wellness club approved
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A SAUNA company is set to open its first town location after gaining planning permission to create a wellness club at the Waterfront. Sauna Society founder Cole McLean said he was “delighted” to have received planning permission to build the facility, which will offer sauna sessions and cold water therapy. The wellness hub – which will […]
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2025-09-01 10:27:00 GMT

Mother set for walking fundraiser after son diagnosed with rare cancer
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A MOTHER has set herself the challenge of walking 100 miles in September to signify the same number of children who are diagnosed with an aggressive but rare cancer each year in the UK after her son developed it. Mel Thomson will take on the physical fundraiser to raise money and awareness of neuroblastoma – […]
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2025-08-29 19:30:00 GMT

Jersey Bulls prepare for their First Round FA Cup Qualifier away to Burnham FC
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JERSEY Bulls face Burnham FC in the First Round Qualifying of the FA Cup at the 1878 Stadium this Saturday at 2:15pm. Following a 2-0 win at home to Fisher FC thanks to goals from Jay Giles and Rai Dos Santos, the Bulls enter the next round of fixtures. There are 224 teams fighting for […]
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2025-08-29 11:30:00 GMT

Jersey’s star athletes look all set to end their season with a bang
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AFTER what has been a huge season for Jersey athletics, a Caesarean quartet are planning on going out with a bang, competing in the prestigious Manchester International this weekend. Steven Mackay, Tyler Johnson, Jamie Oldham and Taylor Renouf will be holding the Jersey flag high, as they are all set to compete at the international […]
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2025-08-26 08:04:00 GMT

No single housing target as Minister brands 2019 target ‘a work of fiction’
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THERE is no single figure guiding decisions about housing delivery, a minister has said as he branded a previous projection that 7,000 homes would be needed by 2030 “a work of fiction” due to a slowdown in population growth. Housing Minister Sam Mézec said his focus is on expanding affordable housing and that any headline […]
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2025-08-21 15:24:41 GMT

Jersey sweep Kenya aside in opening Challenge League game
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JERSEY captain Chuggy Perchard will be delighted with his sides efforts today, as spin duo Josh Lawrenson and Nick Greenwood ran through the Kenyan batting line up to set up a resounding 7 wicket victory, thanks to an excellent unbeaten 100 partnership by Zak Tribe and Jonty Jenner. Jersey currently sit comfortably atop of Group […]
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2025-08-21 15:10:35 GMT

Drugs smugglers jailed for five years
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TWO men who smuggled high-purity cocaine into Jersey have both been jailed for five years. Paul Antony Leeming (38) and Paul Arnett (60) both arrived in the Island off a flight from Liverpool on 2 May, the Royal Court heard on Thursday. Crown Advocate Lauren Hallam, prosecuting, said the pair were stopped and questioned by […]
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2025-08-21 13:11:40 GMT

There are no winners in these conflicts. Only victims. And until we confront the narratives that justify violence, the cycle will continue
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By Ben Shenton ON a recent journey, I met someone who believed that everyone in the UK was a committed supporter of the government and the “socialism” of Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner. The assumption was that Labour had universal backing as it was the elected UK government. It’s a curious notion, especially considering Labour […]
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2025-08-21 09:30:00 GMT

All-inclusive dance group makes waves in St Ouen
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AN all-inclusive dance company had a fitting finale to a memorable week-long visit to Jersey with a performance at Maison des Landes last week. All Dance Abilities is a group based in the Croydon area and 21 of them, including friends and family, spent a week based at the inclusive hotel in St Ouen after […]
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2025-08-20 10:10:00 GMT

Recycling Guernsey’s ‘Pay As You Throw’ scheme in mix for Jersey
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A SCHEME whereby Islanders would be charged for throwing away non-recyclable rubbish is being considered by government, the Infrastructure Minister has said. In 2019, Guernsey fully introduced a “pay-as-you-throw” initiative which sees households have to include paid-for stickers on every sack of rubbish left out for collection, with failing to have a sticker leading to […]
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2025-08-20 07:53:35 GMT

Market Watch: Global markets wrap: Inflation and geopolitics come into play
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Sponsored content Lloyd Adams of Team Asset Management offers this week’s global market review EUROPEAN markets edged up this week as investors reacted to Washington talks between presidents Trump and Zelenskyy and European leaders. However, defence-related stocks that have enjoyed a remarkable rally so far in 2025 came under selling pressure after Trump suggested peace […]
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2025-08-19 13:39:00 GMT

New facilities raise hopes for revival of conference tourism in Island
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NEW facilities planned for Strive in St Peter and Fort Regent could revive a once healthy conference market and provide a significant boost to the Jersey economy according to industry insiders. Julien Morel reports. The Island used to regularly host a diverse range of conferences, from the National Union of Mineworkers to the International Whaling […]
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2025-08-19 13:04:18 GMT

Belonging, birth and the balance sheet: Why Jersey’s demographic future matters
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By Bernard Place Roots before branches: What Jersey births mean in a time of decline WHEN a child is born in Jersey, something more than biology takes place. The birth is registered, the baby is weighed and the name written into official records. But for many Islanders, this act has deeper resonance. A child born […]
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2025-08-19 07:40:00 GMT

Infrastructure Department to “discuss” Jersey Western Railway proposal
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GOVERNMENT officials will meet the founder of a company that wants to create a railway service between St Helier, Corbière and the Airport to “discuss his ideas”. Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan said he was “aware” of the proposal from Jersey Western Railway founder Alex Sparrow and was “meeting at his request”. However, St Brelade Constable […]
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2025-08-17 11:00:00 GMT

Minister wary of raising bank payout limit over ‘optics’ of money leaving Jersey
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RAISING the amount customers could claim back if a local bank collapsed risks creating bad “optics” by sending large sums to wealthy depositors outside Jersey, the Treasury Minister has warned. Deputy Elaine Millar told a Scrutiny panel reviewing the Island’s £50,000 deposit compensation scheme limit that, while the scheme rightly covers customers wherever they live, […]
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2025-08-11 11:18:52 GMT

Triple whammy record-setting swim wraps up right on time
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AFTER almost an entire day at sea, a three-person swimming team successfully concluded a marathon record attempt with almost the same level of precision as you might find on the Swiss railways. Paul Harris, Sean Collins and Nichola Murch became the first team to complete a three-way crossing between Jersey and France when they landed […]
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2025-08-10 07:56:00 GMT

Ministers respond to Marine Lake petition
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QUESTIONS remain over whether there is sufficient demand to justify restoring the Victoria Marine Lake with taxpayers’ money, ministers have said. A petition calling on the government to restore and maintain the pool in St Aubin’s Bay received more than 1,400 signatures – prompting a ministerial response. The government response detailed how the 128-year-old pool […]
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2025-08-06 13:48:36 GMT

Water’s Edge due to be demolished this winter to make way for luxury home
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THE Water’s Edge Hotel is due to be demolished this winter to make way for a luxury stepped family home, if all legal prerequisites are completed in time. It is understood that boundaries and other matters are being currently being finalised, with the project team hoping that demolition of the building will start in the […]
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2025-08-01 09:53:49 GMT

UK factory slowdown eases further despite weak conditions
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The recovery in UK factory production gathered more pace last month as the sector posted its strongest performance for six months, according to new figures. Manufacturing firms saw the recent downturn in activity ease back further, but cautioned over weak market conditions in the UK and overseas. The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched […]
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2025-08-01 09:01:30 GMT

Bronze medal in Ynys Mon for Jersey hoopers
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JERSEY Men’s Basketball team brought home a medal of their own at the Ynys Mon 2025 Inter-Island Games Basketball competition held last week. Despite the Orkney Island Games not including basketball due to a lack of facilities, Ynys Mon stepped up to host a fantastic week of hooping action which saw the Jersey men’s side […]
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2025-07-31 15:49:56 GMT

Ella Toone reveals her grandmother died on morning of Euro 2025 final
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Ella Toone has revealed her grandmother died on the morning of England’s Euro 2025 final victory over Spain. The 25-year-old played the opening 87 minutes of Sunday’s match in Basel as the Lionesses retained their title thanks to a penalty shoot-out win following a 1-1 draw. Manchester United midfielder Toone lost her father Nick to […]
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2025-07-30 07:15:00 GMT

Islander to tackle 1,300km cycling challenge to raise money for MND patients
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A LOCAL cyclist is gearing up for the ride of his life to raise money to support Islanders with Motor Neurone Disease and their families. Following almost three months of training around the Island, on 29 August, David Ratcliffe will be setting off on a challenge that will take him from Jersey to Perpignan. Dubbed […]
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2025-07-30 06:54:18 GMT

8.8-magnitude quake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
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One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has struck Russia’s far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and the Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. Ports on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia near the quake’s epicentre were flooded as residents […]
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2025-07-29 05:04:44 GMT

End of Cimandis operations in the Channel Islands
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Cimandis Foodservice has confirmed that it will cease trading in Guernsey at the end of next month, marking the end of its operations in the Channel Islands. It comes just weeks after it was announced that the Jersey branch would be closing at the end of July. At the time, Cimandis said they were “optimistic” […]
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2025-07-29 01:45:50 GMT

Donald Trump to open resort’s second golf course on final day in Scotland
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Donald Trump will officially open his new golf course in Aberdeenshire on the final day of his visit to Scotland. The US president’s fifth day in Scotland on Tuesday follows a meeting and press conference with Sir Keir Starmer on Monday. Mr Trump will cut the ribbon on a second 18-hole course at his resort […]
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2025-07-28 18:53:04 GMT

Starmer shares UK-led Gaza peace plans with Trump
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Sir Keir Starmer has presented a UK-led peace plan for the Middle East to Donald Trump as he met the US president in Scotland. The Prime Minister started work on a plan with France and Germany over the weekend after an emergency call with the two countries’ leaders, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz. His official […]
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2025-07-28 17:00:00 GMT

‘Use it or lose it’ warning for landowners not building affordable homes
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OWNERS of rezoned fields who choose not to develop them could have the lucrative designation – which can significantly increase the land’s value – taken off them under a “use it or lose it” planning policy. Environment Minister Steve Luce said he was keen to develop the proposal to increase the supply of affordable homes […]
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2025-07-28 06:49:54 GMT

Cranswick says review ‘well advanced’ after pig farm abuse claims
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Meat giant Cranswick has said an independent review into its animal welfare policies and procedures is “well advanced” following abuse claims at a pig farm run by the business earlier this year. The boss of the company added that it has strengthened its animal welfare practices and checks further in recent months as a result. […]
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2025-07-27 13:47:11 GMT

Viktor Gyokeres presented to Arsenal fans ahead of friendly win over Newcastle
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New signing Viktor Gyokeres watched on as Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in their pre-season meeting in Singapore. The 27-year-old striker completed his £55million move from Sporting Lisbon to the Gunners on Saturday and was presented to fans at the National Stadium before kick-off on Sunday. Great to have you with us, Viktor 👊 pic.twitter.com/UTohPE17Ez — […]
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2025-07-24 16:00:00 GMT

Scaffolders say they are setting a high bar as they reject watchdog’s concerns
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THE scaffolding industry in Jersey has strongly refuted any suggestion of price fixing or profiteering in the sector. On Wednesday, the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority wrote an open letter to all scaffolding businesses in the Island “to highlight the need for them to consider their obligations under Jersey’s competition law”. The JCRA said that while […]
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2025-07-23 16:30:00 GMT

Exclusive: New ‘recovery hub’ planned to tackle drink and drug issues amid homelessness crisis
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EXCLUSIVE A “RECOVERY day hub” to support Islanders struggling with drink or drug issues will be opened this year, the JEP can reveal. The chief executive of the Silkworth Charity Group, Jason Wyse, told the JEP that the service would offer a “safe, non-judgmental environment” for those seeking support – and confirmed it would “definitely” […]
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2025-07-23 10:30:00 GMT

Campaign group still in the running to take over management of the Lido
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A GROUP of Islanders hoping to secure the future of the Lido have reached the final stages of the government’s process to decide who will manage the Havre des Pas site from the start of next year. The “Love our Lido” organisation was formed last year with the goal of gaining charitable status and taking […]
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2025-07-23 09:00:00 GMT

The future is bright for Jersey’s young gymnasts
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JERSEY’S young Island Games gymnastics team returned from their Orkney 2025 campaign having learned lessons and gained confidence, following a week of intense competition against extremely skilled opponents. After an eight-year hiatus from the Games, gymnasts from across all competing islands will have been brimming with excitement for the opportunity to represent their nation again. […]
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2025-07-22 12:07:19 GMT

Lions have to battle for win over First Nations and Pasifika team in Melbourne
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The British and Irish Lions emerged from the toughest test of their Australia tour with an edgy 24-19 victory over First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne. For the first time in seven matches Down Under there was a sense of jeopardy as scratch opponents comprising players with First Nations or Pacific Island heritage threatened […]
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2025-07-22 11:04:13 GMT

Water industry may be added to list of sensitive business sectors, says minister
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Water companies and their investors could see potential deals face extra scrutiny under plans to add the industry to a list of sensitive sectors. It comes amid an overhaul of regulation for the troubled sector and as firms including Thames Water and Southern Water face financial woes. Communications, energy and data infrastructure are among the […]
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2025-07-21 11:04:06 GMT

‘Never again’: Regulatory reform pledged to prevent repeat of water bill hikes
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The Environment Secretary has said households will “never again” face major water bill hikes as he announced an overhaul of regulation of the troubled sector. Steve Reed announced in a speech alongside the River Thames that regulator Ofwat would be scrapped, as part of measures to pull overlapping water regulation by four different bodies into […]
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2025-07-20 13:52:17 GMT

Police hunt thief after overnight scooter theft
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POLICE officers are appealing for witnesses after a distinctive scooter was stolen overnight. The vehicle – a green Piaggio VESPA LX 5 that had recently been “re-sprayed a bright green” – was taken sometime between 9.30pm on Saturday and 11am this morning (Sunday 20 July) from a property on Deloraine Road. Anyone who spots the […]
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2025-07-18 07:05:37 GMT

Jersey Finance CEO: “Massive opportunity to use AI”
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THERE is a “massive opportunity” for financial services firms to use artificial intelligence to simplify regulatory processes, according to the chief executive of Jersey Finance – who has said the technology could have a “big impact” on the sector. Joe Moynihan made the comments during a Chamber of Commerce lunch event on Tuesday. During the […]
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2025-07-17 05:00:00 GMT

RNLI issues warning after false alarm
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The RNLI has issued a reminder to dispose of emergency beacons responsibly following a false alert this week that triggered a lifeboat search. The St Catherine’s inshore lifeboat was launched on Tuesday after an emergency signal was picked up north of La Coupe Point. It was later confirmed that an EPIRB (an Emergency Position Indicating […]
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2025-07-16 08:00:00 GMT

Ommaroo Hotel: A premier coastal business destination
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Sponsored content WHETHER you’re hosting a team-building retreat, welcoming clients from overseas or planning a standout corporate event, the Ommaroo Hotel offers the perfect base for business. With superb service, purpose-built conference facilities and a stunning beachfront location, the Ommaroo is where productivity meets style. Strategically located along Jersey’s south coast, just minutes from St […]
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2025-07-16 07:50:00 GMT

How do we strike a balance between AI and leadership?
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Sponsored content Law At Work group managing director Simon Nash says leaders must know the difference between the artificial and the authentic “IF anyone builds it, everyone dies.” That’s the shocking title of a forthcoming book by tech futurist Eliezer Yudkowsky. His idea is that we are racing to create superhuman AI, a machine artificial […]
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2025-07-15 18:01:51 GMT

Housebuilders’ £100m offer after probe ‘definitely looks dodgy’, Parliament told
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An agreement by seven housebuilders to pay a record £100 million to help fund affordable new homes after an investigation into concerns they shared commercially sensitive information “definitely looks dodgy”, Parliament has been told. Critics at Westminster suggested the developers made the offer to halt the investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) “into […]
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2025-07-14 16:00:58 GMT

Chelsea’s Club World Cup win ‘not an upset’ – Levi Colwill
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Levi Colwill insists Chelsea’s Club World Cup win was no fluke and the Premier League and Champions League are now in their sights. The Blues defied the odds to overpower a Paris St Germain side who were overwhelming favourites in Sunday’s final in New York. Cole Palmer was the star of the show in front […]
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2025-07-14 14:59:22 GMT

Sir Richard Branson highlights Ukraine conflict at mosaic unveiling
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Sir Richard Branson has unveiled an art installation in London’s Trafalgar Square as part of a new initiative to fund housing for displaced Ukrainian families. Sir Richard was accompanied by Ukrainian boxer and world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk as The Kestrel, a replica of a mosaic created by Ukrainian artist Alla Horska in Mariupol in […]
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2025-07-14 12:30:00 GMT

Family hopes to return historic Bible to Jersey descendants
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THE owners of a bible from the 19th century are hoping to return it to Jersey and find any living relatives of the Syvret family it once belonged to. Walter Prescott, who lives in Bromsgrove, contacted the JEP wanting to re-home the bible which was passed down to his late wife from her grandmother, who […]
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2025-07-14 11:23:24 GMT

Yacht towed back to St Helier after ‘mechanical failure’ off south-east coast
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A YACHT had to be towed back to St Helier by the RNLI lifeboat on Sunday evening after a “mechanical failure” left it in danger of drifting on to reefs south east of La Rocque. The RNLI Jersey said while the two people on-board were not in “any immediate danger”, the Coastguard told the crew […]
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2025-07-14 08:56:54 GMT

Day 1 of the Island Games is a success for Jersey
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AN excellent opening day of the 2025 Orkney Island Games sees Jersey land top of the medals table with three golds. Triathlon Tom Atkinson secured Jersey’s first gold medal of the Island Games 2025 Orkney after an excellent performance in the Men’s Triathlon. Competing in the Men’s Individual Final, Atkinson (21) fulfilled his ambitions of […]
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2025-07-12 23:01:45 GMT

Temperatures to dip slightly as UK passes peak of third heatwave this summer
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The hot weather is set to continue on Sunday, but temperatures are due to drop slightly as the UK passes the peak of its third heatwave this summer. Temperatures soared on Saturday, with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all recording their warmest day of the year so far. The Met Office said Aviemore hit 32.2C, […]
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2025-07-12 13:10:20 GMT

Capybara escapes enclosure at Jersey Zoo
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A CAPYBARA escaped from its enclosure at Jersey Zoo this morning but has been safely returned by staff, a spokesperson has confirmed. The incident led to the zoo remaining closed for part of the morning before reopening at around 11.30am. In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Jersey Zoo can confirm that a capybara escaped from […]
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2025-07-10 21:01:17 GMT

Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his ‘wildest dreams’
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Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn has said his upcoming role in The Beatles biopic is beyond his “wildest dreams”. The 31-year-old Londoner, who stars in the new Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will be portraying Beatles guitarist George Harrison alongside Paul Mescal, who will portray Sir Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Sir Ringo […]
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2025-07-10 13:02:33 GMT

Badenoch attacks ‘banana republic’ defectors after another Tory joins Reform
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Kemi Badenoch has hit back at Tory defectors to Reform UK, accusing them of behaving “like they do in banana republics”. Former Conservative chairman Sir Jake Berry became the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party, announcing the move on Wednesday night. Announcing his defection, Sir Jake said his former Conservative colleagues had “lost their […]
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2025-07-10 09:50:00 GMT

New endometriosis clinic to streamline services in ‘vital step forward’
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A DEDICATED endometriosis clinic will streamline referrals for the debilitating condition and boost links with a specialist centre in the UK, according to an assistant health minister. Deputy Andy Howell confirmed that three new gynaecological consultants had recently been recruited who would help support the service. But Deputy Howell said she did not believe the […]
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2025-07-09 11:07:28 GMT

Building societies see jump in cash Isa applications amid speculation over limit
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Some building societies have reported seeing a jump in cash Isa applications following speculation that the limit could be cut. Reports have suggested that plans to cut the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Mansion House speech on July 15. The Government is looking at options for reforms to […]
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2025-07-09 07:40:00 GMT

Market Watch: Banging your head against a ‘BRIC’ wall
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Sponsored content Lloyd Adams, of Team Asset Management, offers this week’s market review WITH today’s deadline for potential US tariff increases suspended, markets will now focus on how trade talks will progress. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, warning that higher levies could still take […]
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2025-07-09 07:30:00 GMT

Crypto Corner: Bitcoin whales move billions – but you’re not too late…
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2025-07-07 15:00:00 GMT

New Acting Airport Director and Acting Harbour Master sworn in
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TWO senior Ports of Jersey employees have taken on new duties as the States-owned entity looks to strengthen its leadership capabilities. It comes after the aviation regulator recently lifted the ‘Special Attention’ condition applied to Jersey Airport following six months of regular audits and reporting. Louise Stafford has been sworn in as Acting Airport Director, […]
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2025-07-07 13:30:00 GMT

New drainage tank to provide capacity for up to 1,000 homes
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A NEW drainage tank in St Peter will provide capacity for up to 1,000 homes as well as unlocking several affordable housing sites across the north and west of the Island, government officials have told the JEP. The large subterranean tank – which is due to developed on land off Rue de St Clement near […]
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