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Jersey News
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Early Support For Waterfront Plans
The consultancy firm working on the Jersey Development Company's proposed redevelopment of the Waterfront say there's been 'clear support' for the initial concepts, particularly the outdoor public spaces.
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Census Forms Being Delivered Ahead Of 21 March
Every household in Jersey will receive a census form over the next fortnight ahead of Census Day on 21 March.
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Trio Jailed For Conspiring To Smuggle Heroin Into Jersey
Three people have been jailed for a combined 22 years for being involved in an operation to smuggle 255 grams of heroin, with a street value of up to £255,000, into Jersey.
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New Street Named After Former Cinema Manager
A new street in St Helier next to the former Odeon cinema has been named after its long-time manager.
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Events Financial Package Criteria 'Rather A High Bar'
The Economic Development Minister has admitted that the bar was set too high to apply for financial support through the Visitor Attractions and Events scheme.
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Hospitality CEO 'Truly Disgusted' With Those 'Playing The Rules'
The CEO of the Jersey Hospitality Association says he is truly disgusted after hearing multiple reports of islanders playing the rules and blackmailing venues.
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British & Irish Lions Considering Jersey Pre-Tour Camp
Jersey could host the British and Irish Lions' pre-tour camp this summer if it can't take place in South Africa as planned.
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Les Quennevais Skate Park Plan Submitted
A detailed planning application has been submitted to build a skate park at the Les Quennevais Sports Centre, with an outline application for South Hill due to follow next week.
Guernsey News
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Alderney Enters Stage 2 Lockdown Exit
Pubs and restaurants in Alderney can now operate a table only service and gatherings indoors of up to 20 people or outdoors of up to 30 are allowed as part of the Stage 2 lockdown exit restrictions.
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What Will Stage 2 Lockdown Exit Mean?
Four households will be able to form a bubble instead of the current two, when restrictions in the Bailiwick are eased further.
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Schools To Reopen On 8 March
Schools, colleges and nurseries in Guernsey will reopen on Monday 8 March.
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Ambulance Calls Double In Lockdown
Guernsey's St John Emergency Services team have been thanked for all their hard work during an 'unprecedented demand' over the first month of the latest lockdown.
National News
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Boohoo facing possible US import ban after allegations over use of slave labour
The booming online fashion empire Boohoo and many of its suppliers are facing the possibility of a United States import ban because of widespread allegations over the use of slave labour.
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Brazilian P1 variant may spread more easily and could evade immune system, scientists find
The first assessment of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19, newly identified in the UK, shows it may spread more easily - and evade the immune system.
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Horseracing authority made aware of video showing someone jumping on to back of a dead horse
The British Horseracing Authority has been made aware of a video circulating, showing a man jumping onto the back of a dead horse.
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Ian St John, former Liverpool star and TV pundit, dies aged 82
Former Liverpool star and TV pundit Ian St John has died aged 82.
Sport News
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Ian St John: Former Liverpool and Scotland striker dies aged 82
Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St John has died at the age of 82.
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Alpine F1 Q&A: Everything you need to know as rebranded team get set for 2021 car launch
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Gordon Elliott: BHA will not allow trainer to race horses in Britain during Irish authorities' investigation
Gordon Elliott will not be permitted to have runners in Britain until the conclusion of an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board investigation into an image on social media that showed the Grand National-winning trainer sitting on a dead horse on his gallops.
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Ian St John was 'a Liverpool icon', says Steven Gerrard as tributes are paid to former Reds striker who has died aged 82
Ex-Anfield captain Steven Gerrard has called Ian St John, who has died at the age of 82, a 'Liverpool icon'.
Business and Finance
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Budget 2021: What measures can you expect to see in Rishi Sunak's budget this week?
What's going to be in the budget? A lot of the big announcements have already been revealed, leaked, or guessed at. Here's what to expect:
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House builder Taylor Wimpey sets up £125m fund to fix sub-standard cladding on flat blocks
Taylor Wimpey, one of Britain's biggest house builders, has announced a £125m fund to fix cladding on flats to meet safety standards.
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Boohoo facing possible US import ban after allegations over use of slave labour
The booming online fashion empire Boohoo and many of its suppliers are facing the possibility of a United States import ban because of widespread allegations over the use of slave labour.
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Budget 2021: Sunak prepares to pump cash into COVID recovery as tax rise debate continues
The chancellor is expected to give £408m to help museums, theatres and galleries to reopen in England as coronavirus restrictions ease.
Entertainment News
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COVID-19: Download Festival cancelled again due to lockdown, say 'heartbroken' organisers
The Download Festival has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic for the second year running, its "heartbroken" organisers have said.
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Lady Gaga's dog walker had 'very close call with death' after shooting and praises 'guardian angel' canine
The man who was walking Lady Gaga's three dogs when he was shot as thieves stole two of them says he had "a very close call with death".
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Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot announces she's pregnant - 'here we go again!'
Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot has announced she is pregnant with her third child.
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Taylor Swift hits out at Netflix show Ginny and Georgia over 'lazy' and 'deeply sexist' joke
Taylor Swift has criticised a Netflix show for containing a joke about her which the singer called "lazy" and "deeply sexist".
UK Politics
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Budget 2021: Sunak prepares to pump cash into COVID recovery as tax rise debate continues
The chancellor is expected to give £408m to help museums, theatres and galleries to reopen in England as coronavirus restrictions ease.
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Budget 2021: Lord Hague throws his weight behind calls for Rishi Sunak to raise taxes to deal with COVID spend
Former Conservative leader William Hague has thrown his weight behind calls for tax rises at this week's budget in order to deal with Britain's huge COVID spending.
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COVID-19: Single AstraZeneca or Pfizer dose 80% effective at preventing hospitalisations in over 80s
A single shot of either the Oxford-AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is more than 80% effective at preventing hospitalisation among the over 80s, according to Public Health England (PHE).
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Johnson considers Tory-funded charity to pay for Carrie Symonds' Downing Street makeover
Boris Johnson is considering setting up a charity funded by Tory donors to help pay for the refurbishment of his flat in Downing Street, it is being claimed.
Around the World
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released and are 'safe'
A group of girls who were abducted from a boarding school in Nigeria have been released and are "safe", reports say.
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COVID-19: UK to discuss EU proposals for coronavirus vaccine passport aimed at reviving international travel
The UK will discuss with the EU the bloc's proposals to create a vaccine passport that could allow people to travel more freely in time for the summer holidays.
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'Let's bring football home': PM wants UK to host 2030 World Cup
Boris Johnson has said he would "love" to see the UK host the 2030 World Cup.
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Space plasma hurricanes discovered above North Pole - where it rains electrons
Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole.
Science and Tech
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Space plasma hurricanes discovered above North Pole - where it rains electrons
Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole.
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COVID-19: Twitter expands 'warning labels' to target misleading vaccine posts
Twitter is expanding its use of warning labels, targeting tweets that contain misleading details about coronavirus vaccines.
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UK meteor: 'Huge flash' as 'fireball' lights up skies 'like a giant firework'
A meteor lit up the sky over the UK on Sunday night, wowing amateur stargazers who were lucky enough to see the phenomenon.
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COVID-19: This virus will keep evolving - and that makes international travel risky
There is an adage from the world of terrorism that equally applies to the emerging new variants of COVID-19.
And finally...
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Plastic surgeon turns up for Zoom court hearing while in the middle of operating on a patient
A Californian plastic surgeon is being investigated after he attended a virtual court hearing while operating on a patient.
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'One of a kind' puppy born with six legs and two tails - and it could be a big advantage
A puppy with six legs has been born in the US - and vets are describing her as a "miracle".
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Eighty alligator heads seized in police raid on house in Birmingham
Eighty alligator heads have been seized after a police search of a house in Birmingham.
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Baarack the sheep loses 35kg of fleece in much-needed trip to the barbers
Lockdown has been tough for all of our hairstyles but one plucky sheep has been given his first trim in what could have been many many years.