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Siam Cup 2024: Guernsey dominate
Guernsey beat Jersey to reclaim both the women's and the men's Siam trophies this afternoon (4 May).
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Jersey Bulls' promotion hopes gone after play-off loss
Jersey Bulls' chances of promotion are gone after losing 2-1 to AFC Croydon Athletic in the Combined Counties South play-offs at Springfield stadium.
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Co-Op to offer a 2% dividend to members
CEO Mark Cox says despite tough trading conditions the board wants to give something back to shareholders.
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Lee Durrell calls for 'stability' as Jersey Zoo members vote to keep trustees
Gerald Durrell's widow Dr Lee Durrell says the conversation group needs 'stability' following a unsuccessful attempt to remove the board of trustees.
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Oliver and Olivia are Jersey's most popular baby names
Oliver and Olivia topped the 2023 list of the most-chosen baby names in Jersey.
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BREAKING: Durrell trustees survive vote of no confidence by a landslide
Jersey Zoo’s trustees will remain in post after surviving a vote of no confidence.
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EVie bikes' bleak future in Jersey as service is completely removed
EVie has announced that its bikes are being completely taken out of action because its been unable to find a new insurer.
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House sales in Jersey at 20-year-low
The number of properties changing hands in Jersey is at its lowest in at least 22 years.
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Widow 'happy' her Occupation hero husband is being memorialised
Gordon Prigent and 34 other Occupation heroes in the Channel Islands are being memorialised with Stolpersteine.
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Jersey's public sector reaches another record size
The number of people working in Jersey's public sector has hit another record high.
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WATCH: Jersey's government shows off detailed designs for new hospital
A public consultation has opened to get islanders' opinions on how the new hospital at Overdale might look.
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States vote to improve IVF funding
Couples in Jersey who are struggling to start a family could get more funding to help them in the future.
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Gas bills to rise in Jersey and Guernsey
The gas company has announced a 10% increase in standing charges from 14 May.
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'No business case' for government to play part in operating Jersey's EVie bikes
Jersey's government could have taken on some responsibility for running the island's EVie bike fleet, but talks with Ministers fell through.
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UK's largest specialist wine retailer opens Jersey store
Majestic has opened its first shop in the Channel Islands on Queen's Road in St Helier.
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Photographer teams up with Jersey charities to rejuvenate town
A Jersey photographer, a business owner and a group of charities have teamed up to bring some life back to St Helier's empty shop windows.
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Jersey rugby players lead drive to recruit potential stem cell donors
Islanders are being asked to put their names down on the stem cell register as Jersey Friends of Anthony Nolan marks 30 years of finding potential life-saving donors.
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GP launches group for pro-assisted dying healthcare workers
A Jersey doctor has launched a group for people in the healthcare sector who would like to see islanders given the option to deny end-of-life care.
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Search sparked for paddle boarder off Jersey's south coast
A lifeboat and a drone were launched on Sunday night (28 April) to look for a paddle boarder reported off Jersey's south coast.
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Four seals found in Jersey have been returned to the sea
Four seals that were found stranded on Jersey's beaches have been released back into the wild after months of care at the GSPCA.
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Car parking charges in Jersey to rise by 7%
It will cost more to park in Jersey's public car parks from this Wednesday (1 May).
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Person rescued from a blaze at a flat in Jersey
A fire at a flat in St Helier has been put out after reports of smoke visible from the property.
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Four Jersey seal pups to set sail and return to their seas
The GSPCA has revealed that four Jersey seal pups are ready to set free in their local waters.
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Jersey's inflation rate falls to 5.7%
Jersey's inflation rate has fallen to 5.7% That is down from 7.5% at the end of last year.
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Fewest babies born in Jersey since 1976
Jersey has seen another big dip in the number of babies born, to the lowest number in almost half a century.
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Sam Ryder to headline Battle of Flowers 2024
Sam Ryder will take to the stage at this year's Battle of Flowers.
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Corbière will stay lit for two more weeks
The lighthouse at Corbière will stay floodlit at night until 12 May.
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Jersey government reveals new plans to make schools more inclusive
A 'vision for inclusive education' has been set out by Jersey's government.
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Marathon-running Jersey DJ raises £12k for cancer charity
Gus Fraser, the marathon running DJ from Jersey, has so far raised more than £12,000 to support Cancer Research UK.
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Texas and Tom Grennan to headline Weekender in a new location
Texas and Tom Grennan are coming to Jersey for this year's Weekender Festival, which has a new location.
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New tenancy law 'could help keep young islanders in Jersey'
The Housing Minister is developing a new residential tenancy law which he says could help to encourage young islanders to stay in Jersey, and stem the so-called 'brain drain'.
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Brittany Ferries tests Barfleur in Guernsey and announces discounted fares
Brittany Ferries is testing its ship Barfleur in Guernsey's harbour, just as the firm and Condor announced a 30% discount on routes to Spain and Ireland.
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DFDS reveals plans for hybrid electric ferry for Channel Islands
Ferry company DFDS wants to deploy a hybrid-electric ferry in the Channel Islands, if it wins the upcoming tender.
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Air Accident Investigators head to Guernsey after Aurigny aircraft overshoots the runway
None of the 63 passengers and 4 crew onboard the leased Aurigny aircraft were injured, but the Air Accident Investigation Branch is sending staff to find out why it happened.
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Rise in Jersey workers with grievances about their employer
The Jersey Advisory & Conciliation Service (JACS) - which supports islanders with disputes - is reporting an increase in people contacting it.
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Burst water main sends water soaring on Kensington Place
There was a 20ft high jet of water on Kensington Place this morning (23 April) due to a burst water main.
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LOOK INSIDE: Jersey's Corbière lighthouse turns 150!
We've been to Corbière lighthouse as Jersey celebrates 150 years since the iconic landmark was first lit.
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A quarter of government-owned buildings have 'major defects'
A quarter of Jersey government-owned buildings have been found to have major defects or have been graded in 'poor' condition.
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Pedestrian injured in collision outside Jersey's bus station
A man needs surgery after being struck by a car on the zebra crossing near Jersey's Liberation Square.
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Young people in Jersey asked to set Children's Commissioner's priorities
Jersey's new Children's Commissioner is asking young people what she should prioritise, as she puts together a four-year plan.
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Public survey opens into future of Grève de Lecq site
The future use of the former Seaside Café at Grève de Lecq could be decided by a new public survey.
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Corbière lighthouse lit gold for landmark anniversary
Corbière lighthouse has been given a golden hue this week as part of celebrations to mark 150 years of Jersey's famous landmark.
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Jersey artist Edward Blampied sentenced for making indecent images of children
A Jersey artist and cartoonist has avoided jail for making indecent images of children. Edward John Blampied has been sentenced to 312 hours of community service.
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Jersey man sentenced for importing nearly 3,000 ecstasy tablets
A man from Jersey has been jailed for eight years for importing nearly 3,000 ecstasy tablets hidden in a box of sweets sent through the post.
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New Les Quennevais headteacher chosen
A new headteacher has been appointed for Jersey's Les Quennevais school.
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Islanders urged to check tide times following rise in rescues
As we prepare for a sunny weekend, Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is urging coastal walkers to check the tide times.
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Man who choked woman found guilty by Jersey's Royal Court
A man has been found guilty by Jersey's Royal Court of choking a woman until she nearly passed out.
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Jersey man with a stammer creates charity single
A Jersey man has created a song about having a stammer, to raise money for charities supporting children with the condition.
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Islanders asked for opinions on regulation of medical services
The Jersey Care Commission is asking for feedback from islanders on how they think the hospital, ambulance and government mental health services should be regulated.
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Michael Rosen to appear at Jersey Festival of Words
Author and poet Michael Rosen is appearing at this year's Jersey Festival of Words.
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Survey opens into how to stop Jersey children vaping
Parents in Jersey are being asked what can be done to address children and young people using vapes.
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Politicians vote to go ahead with Jersey wind farm project
States members have agreed to pursue the idea of an offshore wind farm project in Jersey's southwestern waters.
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'Serial fraudster' wanted by States of Jersey Police
David Greaves is wanted in connection with several acts of fraud against businesses and people in the island.
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Jersey takes final steps to independent taxation
The government is taking the last steps towards the 'long overdue' introduction of independent taxation.
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Jersey could host Island Games in 2035
Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan has thrown Jersey's hat in the ring to host Island Games 2035.
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Minister surprises Jersey's States with decision not to recruit new Health Board chair
The Health Minister has surprised Jersey's States, by saying he won't be recruiting a successor to Tom Hayhoe.
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Jersey-born Henry Cavill is going to be a dad for the first time
Hollywood star Henry Cavill is taking on an exciting new role... becoming a father.
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Landlords will soon need a licence for every Jersey home they rent out
From August, it will become illegal in Jersey to rent out a home without a licence.
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Who will be the next Jim Bergerac in the new TV reboot?
With Bergerac set to return to our television screens, the big question is, who will be chosen to play Jersey-based sleuth, Jim Bergerac?
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Former Lieutenant Governor's wife Lady Valerie Ridgway has died
Government House announces with 'great sadness' that Lady Valerie Ridgway has died peacefully.