Jersey's street pastors are out on their 500th patrol tonight.
The Christian group began helping islanders on nights out in St Helier 10 years ago.
Since then they've spoken with around 35,000 people, given out almost 3 and a half thousand bottles of water, and more than three thousand pairs of flip-flops to women who've abandoned their killer high-heels!
The volunteers will be out in town from 11pm tonight until 3am in the morning.
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Jersey has overhauled its almost 30-year-old abortion law to update thresholds, which makes terminations past 22 weeks legal, although it is unlikely that late stage abortions will be carried out here.
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Only women in their late twenties earn more than male peers in Jersey
Men in Jersey continue to earn more than women, particularly those over 40, but the gender pay gap is narrowing.
Law updates target explicit AI deepfakes, stalking and strangulation
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26-year-old Pier Road mural to be replaced
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Family of Guinea pigs with JSPCA after Devil's Hole rescue
After an unusual rescue mission yesterday, a family of seven guinea pigs are safely in the care of the JSPCA.
CI trade body warns of building delays after SGB shuts
The GBTEA says the loss of the hire firm and 25 jobs will test the building industry short term.
Food venues required to comply with new food safety standards
Businesses in Jersey producing and selling food will have to meet tighter safety rules designed to protect consumers.
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