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Haut Du Mont Flats To Be Demolished
Three of the most severely damaged blocks of flats on Pier Road will be demolished.
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Man Jailed For Touching Child
Joao Gomes Drummond (43) been jailed for six months for sexually touching a girl in a St Helier pub.
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Tortoise Auction Raises £720,500
The sale of Durrell's Takeover Tortoises has raised £720,500 towards a new reptile house at Jersey Zoo.
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Condor Islander Services To Begin Early
Condor has brought the Islander's entry into service forward, in time for October half-term.
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Swap Your Car For A Cake?
100 free muffins are being given out in Jersey's Royal Square to people commuting on two feet or two wheels.
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Lost Painting Sells For £200k
A painting that was rediscovered in a Guernsey property after being lost for over 40 years has been sold at auction.
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NSPCC Creating Child Sexual Abuse Hub
From Pantosaurus to family therapy sessions, the Gower Centre has been the source of healing and protection for more than 1,600 adults and children in the island, but it plans to offer more to Jersey.
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8.6% Income Support Rise Proposed
People on benefits in Jersey could see them rise by 8.6% next year.
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£175,000 Aid For North Africa Disasters
Jersey is sending £175,000 to help relief efforts in Morocco and Libya, where two natural disasters have claimed thousands of lives.
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New Rules To Protect Trees
New rules that will require landowners in Jersey to get planning permission to cut or fell trees have been drawn up.
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Cash Machines Removed From Jersey
Three HSBC ATMs have been removed in St Helier after a review by the bank finds fewer people are using cash.
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£710m For Overdale Acute Hospital
The estimated cost of a new acute inpatient hospital at Overdale has been put at £710m.
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Tax Threshold To Rise To £20k
Ministers have revealed their Government Plan, including budget proposals that will raise income tax thresholds and will put an extra 4p on a pint of beer.
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Advisers Appointed To Health Facilities Programme
Three new 'critical friends' and two clinical advisers have been brought in to help ministers develop the plans for a multi-site hospital.
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‘1 in 5 Rent Deposits Not Protected On Time’
Around one in five rental deposits were not submitted to the MyDeposits Jersey scheme within the 30 days required by the law.
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Festival Of Words Underway
Jersey's Festival of Words is underway, with big name writers including Michael Morpurgo, Sheila Hancock, Peter James, Sophie Cousens and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage taking part.
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Flu Vaccine Programme Begins
Flu vaccines will be available from GPs, pharmacies and the Covid Vaccination Centre at Fort Regent from this week. It is also being offered in schools.
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Jersey Model Aero Club Display Returns
Jersey Model Aero Club is holding its own air display today (17 September) for the first time since the pandemic.
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The First Pride Parade Since 2019 Biggest Yet?
The Pride Parade and main celebrations will see The Saturdays star Una Healy and nineties boy band Five taking to the main stage in Jersey's People's Park.
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Hero Saves Sea Swimmer's Life
A courageous member of the public and the Fire Service's inshore rescue boat crew have saved a swimmer from the water in St Aubin's Bay.
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Same-Sex Couples To Receive Equal Rights
Changes to the Children's and Marriage and Civil Partnership Laws in Jersey will give same-sex partners the same rights as heterosexual couples.
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Young Islanders Dabble In Robotics
Six groups of young islanders are starting their 12-week missions to build underwater robots.
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Body Found On Beach
The body of a woman has been found on a Jersey beach.
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£500 Fine For Illegal Blue Badge Parking?
A Jersey disability charity is calling for much bigger fines for people who park in a designated disabled space without a blue badge.
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Small Tortoises Takeover Bids
Three new tortoises have joined the auction to raise money for Durrell.
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Look Up! It's Air Display Day
Jersey's southern seafront is expected to be lined with spectators - all looking to the sky - for this year's air display.
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Elderly Islanders 'Targeted By Illegal Traders'
Police are 'urgently' investigating a rise in reports of elderly islanders being targeted by traders operating illegally.
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Missing Man Found 'Safe And Well'
Jersey Police say Richard Romeril, who had been missing in Jersey since last Friday, has been found safe and well.
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How To Get To Floating Earth
As islanders are expected to flock to Queen's Valley Reservoir to see Floating Earth, we're being advised to plan our visit. Here's how...
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Yoga And Cold Plunges For Prisoners
A Jersey government grant is funding yoga and Wim Hof techniques for inmates at La Moye prison.
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States Vote To Reopen Reuse Centre
The re-use centre at La Collette could be set to reopen, after States Members voted it should be reinstated.
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FASD Now Diagnosable In Jersey
Children can now get diagnosed with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Jersey.
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Trio Arrested After Burrard Street Brawl
Three men have been arrested after a fight on Burrard Street.
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Teachers and Heads Join Together In Strike
Teachers and their bosses have joined together in a rally at the Royal Square in the second walkout this year.
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Missing Man Bought Camping Gear Before Disappearance
Police have released more information about the last known movements of Richard Romeril before his disappearance on Friday.
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Deputy Andrews Reprimanded For 'Series Of Personal Errors'
States members voted unanimously to censure, which is an official reprimand, Deputy Max Andrews of St Helier.
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CM Apologies For Teachers' Pay Social Post
As teachers strike and stage a protest, Jersey's Chief Minister has apologised for a social media post about their pay.
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Traditional Ferries This Winter
Condor's two fast ferries will be taken out of service for maintenance between November and mid February.
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Four Co-Op Post Offices To Close
Four Co-op post offices are to close in the next few months.
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Politicians To Get 7.7% Pay Rise?
Jersey's politicians could get a 7.7% pay rise under recommendations from an independent reviewer into how States Members' pay is set.
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Most Schools Expected To Close For Strikes
The majority of the island's schools are expected to be closed on Tuesday (12 Sept) as teachers and head teachers walk out in a dispute over pay.
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Islanders Asked To Check Their Properties For Missing Man
Officers are asking islanders to check their gardens, sheds, out-houses and fields for any sign of Richard Romeril.
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Plans To Turn The Inn Into Staff Accommodation
The Inn Hotel on Queens Road could be turned into staff accommodation for fellow hotel The Royal Yacht.
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Garage Fire On La Route du Fort
Jersey Fire and Rescue attended the scene of a garage fire on La Route du Fort.
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New Ferry To Have Pet-Friendly Cabins
Condor's new conventional ferry, the 'Islander', will have six 'pet-friendly' cabins, in a first for the company.
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New Last Sighting Of Missing Man
Jersey Police say missing Richard Romeril was at B&Q at 9.45am on Friday 8 September.
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New Jersey-Croatia Flights For 2024
FlyDirect has added a new route to Croatia for its 2024 holidays.
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Proposed Ban On Disposable Vapes
Ministers want to see disposable vapes taken off the shelves in Jersey following health and environmental concerns.
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More Than 800 Run For Kezia
More than 800 people took part in the second Run4Kezia at the weekend, raising money for mental health charities.
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Two Teens Arrested After Town Fight
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a large fight near Snow Hill.
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New Zebra Crossings For Schools
New crossings have been created on roads in St Helier and St Lawrence to make them safer for schoolchildren.
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NASUWT Calls Off September Strike Action
Teaching union NASUWT says it has withdrawn strike action planned for Tuesday (12 Sept).
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Police Search For Missing Man
The police are still looking for missing Richard Romeril who was last seen two days ago.
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Have You Won £1 Million?
The Jersey Hospice Care Million Pound Lottery winner has been revealed!
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Durrell's CEO Resigns
Dr Leslie Dickie has resigned from her position as Durrell’s Chief Executive Officer.
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Watercraft Incident At Belcroute Bay
Jersey Coastguard is appealing for witnesses after an incident involving a jet ski and a paddleboard.
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Jersey Sees Highest Flu Peak In 5 Years
The peak hit around 100 confirmed cases and more than 300 islanders with flu-like illnesses in 2022 - 2023.
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Minute Silence For Anniversary Of Queen's Death
A minute silence will be observed in Jersey to mark the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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New Mastercard Launched In Jersey
Community Savings is behind a new payment card for people who are not able to get a traditional bank account.
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Heatwave Hits Jersey
Jersey has had three consecutive days of temperatures above 28°C, meaning we are officially in a heatwave.
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Man (29) Charged After St Saviour Stabbing
Robert Adrian Canavan has been charged with grave and criminal assault and other offences after two people suffered stab wounds in St Saviour.
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Could 30mph Become Standard Speed Limit?
The Infrastructure Minister says he is considering a 30mph island-wide speed limit to help reduce crashes and accidents.
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Opera House Contractor Chosen
A local building firm has been chosen for first phase of the £11.5 million refurbishment of Jersey Opera House.
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Charity Brings Ocean Therapy To Guernsey
Jersey charity Healing Waves is bringing its ocean therapy to Guernsey over the next two days.
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Earth To Appear On Queen's Valley Reservoir
A famous art installation of the Earth will be appearing on the surface of Queen's Valley Reservoir.
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Ambulance Service Issues Plea Over 999 Calls
Jersey's Ambulance Service has issued a plea to islanders to only call if they need urgent help, as it is under 'significant strain'.
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Teen Charged With Manslaughter
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in St Helier.
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School Street Closure Extended
The road outside St Luke's School will continue to shut at drop off and pick up times.
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Headteachers To Join Strike Action
The National Association of Head Teachers and NEU will join the NASUWT in a walkout at Jersey's schools next week.
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Autumn Booster Roll-Out Begins This Month
Islanders who are eligible for an autumn Covid booster will begin receiving them from next week.
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Beaulieu CEO Leaves After 17 Years
Chris Beirne, CEO of Beaulieu school, is retiring after almost two decades at the girls' private convent school.
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Three More Schools Get Hot Meals
Three more Jersey primary schools are now able to offer school meals.
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SEB 'Disappointed' With Teaching Union
Jersey's States Employment Board has released a statement in response to teachers choosing to take more industrial action.
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Two Suffer Stab Wounds On St Saviour Estate
Two men have had surgery for stab wounds following what police have described as 'two incidents' on the Wellington Park Estate in St Saviour.
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Firefighter Takes On 550km Charity Ride
Meet the Jersey Fire and Rescue Station Commander taking on a gruelling inter-city cycling challenge for charity.
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PHOTOS: What A Weekender!
Thousands of people spent their weekend in the Trinity sunshine for this year's Weekender Festival.
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More Changes To Who Can Apply For Social Housing
More islanders can access Jersey's social rented housing waiting list from this month.
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Stranded Dog Walker Rescued From Rocks
A dog walker and their pet have been rescued from rocks after being cut off by the rising tide at La Rocque.