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Jersey Prison Service launches training project with Jersey Bulls
The States of Jersey Prison Service has launched an eight-week programme in partnership with Jersey Bulls Coach Paul McKay.
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Lifeboat crews rescue power-outed motor boat in thick fog
Jersey Lifeboat Association was called just before 8 pm last night (1 April) to help a small motor boat with engine failure.
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Girl (14) flown to UK following crash in St Brelade
A 14 year old girl has been flown to Southampton Hospital with serious head injuries following a collision in St Brelade.
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Patients recalled after concerns over hospitals' bone density scans
A review is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment recommendations of some patients who had bone densitometry scans at the hospital between January 2017 and January 2022.
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'Initial' but no 'material' improvements in SEND provision in Jersey
A monitoring review has found that 'initial progress' has been made in response to weaknesses in SEND provision in Jersey.
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DFDS brings in the Côte d’Albâtre for Easter weekend only
DFDS has brought in a replacement boat - the Côte d’Albâtre - to operate the Jersey to Portsmouth route for the weekend, following damage to the Tarifa Jet.
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Digital travel permissions extended to Channel Islands this month
Some visitors to the Channel Islands will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation from later this month.
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Independent review to look into Jersey work permit system
Politicians have said the current work permit system exploits the 'already vulnerable status' of seasonal migrant workers.
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Debate over! End of term for Jersey's parliament
Jersey's parliament has sat together for the last time in its current form.
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Visitors to pay for A&E treatment
Visitors to Jersey will no longer receive free emergency hospital care if they are from somewhere that wouldn't treat a Jersey resident without charge.
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Jersey RNLI lifeguards respond to 4,000 incidents in 15 years
The RNLI in Jersey is celebrating 15 years of making the island’s beaches safer.
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Attempt to block sale of old Social Security building fails
The sale of the old Social Security building for housing will go head, despite a St Helier's deputy's attempt to postponed it.
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Havre Des Pas' Allix shipyard gets a makeover
The Parish of St Helier took ownership of the Allix Shipyard gardens in January, and is restoring the wooden ship, laying new paths, and replacing lighting.
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DFDS cancels Portsmouth sailings after Tarifa Jet incident
DFDS has cancelled sailings to Portsmouth and revised its timetable for the coming days following an incident involving Tarifa Jet on Sunday evening.
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Health Minister brings in hospital 'bed-blocking' charge
Jersey's Health Minister has brought in a 'bed blocking' charge for hospital patients.
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Apple acknowledges iPhone age check problem in Channel Islands
Apple has confirmed it’s aware of an issue preventing iPhone users in the Channel Islands from verifying their age.
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Swimarathon raises £72,500 for inclusion charities
This year's Jersey Swimarathon has raised £72,527.77 so far, with money still coming in.
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Solar farms on agricultural fields will be restricted
Politicians have voted for a series of policy changes that aim to discourage against agricultural land being used for ground-mounted solar panels.
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Ferry hits berth in St Helier harbour
Damage to the DFDS fast ferry Tarifa Jet is being examined after it hit the berth on arrival at St Helier harbour.
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Help stitch a Jersey Bayeux tapesty
People can help to create a Jersey version of the famous Bayeux Tapestry.
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Fire at former Jersey hotel
All three emergency services were called to the old Water's Edge Hotel at Bouley Bay early Saturday, 28 March.
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One year of DFDS' Jersey contract
It has been one year since the first DFDS ferry came into Elizabeth Harbour.
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Prosecution for 'Jersey Lifts' drivers agreed by politicians
Politicians have decided to criminalise illegal taxi services, such as Jersey Lifts.
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States back measures to protect cash use in Jersey
From January 2028, Jersey businesses selling in-person goods and services must accept cash.
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New interactive map charts shipwrecks and dolphin activity
A new digital atlas for Jersey makes it easier to see shipwreck locations, marine habitats and records of dolphin activity.
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Survey reveals scale of dissatisfaction with off-island travel
A new survey reveals just how dissatisfied Channel Islanders are with the cost and reliability of travelling off-island.
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Hung jury cases in a Jersey court can go to retrial
A single retrial will be possible where a jury at Jersey's Royal Court has failed to reach a verdict
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Channel Island iPhone users struggle with age verification update
Islanders in Guernsey and Jersey are having issues verifying their age, which is required by the new iPhone update.
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What should feature in the new Jersey Monopoly?
We might all soon be able afford to buy property in Jersey... in a new game of Monopoly.
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Sustainable tuna fishing allowed in Jersey waters this summer
New regulations will allow recreational fishing for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in island waters.
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Modern opera, for and by islanders, gets its Jersey debut
A brand-new opera, created with and for the people of Jersey, has its opening night this evening (26 March).
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Jersey children vote for their book of the decade
Children in Years 1 and 2 in Jersey have voted for the books that inspired them most.
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Dedicated fund created to maintain Jersey's public assets
Investment in Jersey's infrastructure will be protected from budget pressures with a new specific fund.
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Person taken to hospital after being hit by a car in town
A pedestrian has been taken to the hospital after being hit by a car.
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System goes live to add voters to electoral roll
A new system has been introduced that adds eligible voters to Jersey's electoral roll.
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School trans guidance won't be replaced with 'hostile' alternative
Politicians have voted against new guidance for schools that they said suggested 'being trans is a problem.'
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Animals to be better protected under new Welfare Law
A new law has been passed to give animals in Jersey stronger protections from harm and suffering.
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Double win for Guernsey in 2026 de Putron Challenge
Guernsey teams have taken both the wins at the de Putron final this year.
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Gas price increase for Guernsey and Jersey
Island Energy has announced that gas bills will be increased by 1.2 pence per kWh from April.
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No injuries after car and outbuilding fire in Grouville
Jersey's Fire and Rescue Service was called to flames in an outbuilding that had spread to a nearby car.
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Nursery to move into Les Creux Pavilion
Les Creux Community Hub and Nursery has been chosen as preferred bidder for the Pavilion in St Brelade.
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Jersey to get another royal visit
Princess Anne will be visiting Jersey for the second time in six months.
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Emergency services to test response to terror attack
Jersey's emergency services will be practicing their response to a terrorist attack this week.
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Final States meeting for current crop of politicians
The last States sitting of the current political term starts today (24 March) and could last for eight days.
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Jersey pupils travel to UK finals of F1 STEM racing
Primary school teams are in the UK, competing in the national finals for the F1 STEM racing competition.
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Islanders coming from Kent universities to contact Public Health
Public Health Jersey has issued further advice to islanders following the meningitis outbreak in Kent.
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Town deputy attempts to block sale old Social Security building
Deputy David Warr wants to block the sale of the old Social Security building to consider how the site could be used to benefit the community.
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Woman arrested following crash in St Helier
Jersey Police are looking for witnesses to a car crash that caused fire damage to several vehicles In Beaulieu Park on St Saviour's Road.
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Channel Islands Contemporary Art Show opens
ArtHouse Jersey and Art for Guernsey's partnership exhibition is celebrating art inspired by the Channel Islands.
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New online map and app to report Asian Hornets
A new online map has been created to make it easier to report sightings of Asian Hornets in Jersey.
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Channel Island ferry service hopes to double passenger numbers in 2026
Islands Unlimited hopes to attract more than 55,000 passengers inter-island, this year.
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Revised Strive hotel plans given the go ahead
The Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans for a hotel at Strive in St Peter.
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South Hill skatepark gets green light
A skatepark will be created at the reversing bays at South Hill in St Helier.
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Health and care charities worth £137m to Jersey
New data measures the impact on society of Jersey's health and care charities - worth £137 million in 2024.
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'Not finding guilt is a verdict' says Human Rights Group on retrial law
The Jersey Human Rights Group is concerned about government plans to allow a retrial for cases of hung juries.
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Date set for new vape tax to take effect
A new tax on vapes in Jersey will take effect in 11 May.
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Youth Assembly backs vape ban, but narrowly rejects social media ban
Students who meet regularly to discuss issues affecting them and the island have held their annual debate in the States Chamber.
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Public Health Jersey issues advice following UK meningitis outbreak
Students and young people should check they are up to date with their meningitis vaccines following a fatal outbreak of the disease in the UK.
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Ports of Jersey to takeover running of harbour café
Ports of Jersey is taking over the running of the Shipyard café at St Helier harbour.
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Teams decided for de Putron Final 2026
The schools that will represent their island in the the final of educational quiz the de Putron Challenge have been decided.
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Number portability issue between Coop Mobile and JT resolved
All Guernsey and Jersey consumers can now join Co-op Mobile and keep their existing number.
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Former teacher jailed and placed on Sex Offenders register
Alan Geoffrey Falle has been jailed for more than three years and put on the Sex Offenders Register for seven years, after admitting multiple sexual offences.
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Opponents ask if St Mary solar plans have been 'abandoned'
Campaigners say the St Mary solar farm looks 'unlikely to go ahead', as JE says the plans are 'under review'.
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Jersey takes step closer to protecting whistleblowers
Whistleblowers who report wrongdoing in Jersey workplaces are to get legal protections.
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Tickets on sale for women's Muratti
Tickets are now available for this year’s women’s Muratti.
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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.
