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Charlie Lowe, 11, filmed a video about drunk drivers moments before his death
11-year-old Charlie Lowe filmed a video of himself talking about the risks of drunk drivers just minutes before his death.
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Jersey ice rink delayed by three weeks
The opening of Jersey's pop-up ice rink has been delayed by three weeks.
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Paramedics take conviction to Court of Appeal
An appeal hearing begins today (21 October) for the two Jersey paramedics convicted of failing to provide reasonable care to a patient.
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Man goes on trial for deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe
The trial is underway in Jersey's Royal Court of Dylan John Pounds, who is accused of causing the deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe.
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Search for missing woman
A search has been going on in Jersey for missing woman Anne Potter.
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Jersey Cider Festival returns
Jersey's La Faîs’sie d’Cidre is back this weekend (19 - 20 October) at Hamptonne Country Life Museum.
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Sports group for Jersey mums launched - which includes childcare
A new sports programme has been launched for mums, which includes childcare provision.
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Ex Jersey police officer denies sexual offences against teen
Elle Keens has pleaded not guilty in Jersey's Royal Court to sexually grooming and touching a teenager.
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Havana nightclub announces closure
One of Jersey's last remaining nightclubs 'Havana' has announced it is closing its doors for good.
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Jersey breast cancer survivor says genetic testing saved her life
A Jersey mum is speaking out this Breast Cancer Awareness month about how genetic testing saved her life.
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INSIDE: Salvation Army launches three new cottages and a food shop
The Salvation Army is helping more islanders in need with its new additions, May Cottages and the Pantry Store.
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Jersey Police report decline in hate crimes
The States of Jersey Police have revealed the number of reported hate crimes are steadily declining.
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Free period products scheme expanded
Free period products are now available from more locations in Jersey as the government scheme is also expanded to include reusable items.
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Electric blanket checks aim to prevent winter fires
Islanders are being invited to get their electric blankets inspected by Jersey Fire and Rescue, with the aim of preventing winter fires.
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Woman who fell from cruise ship is named
A woman who died after going overboard from a cruise ship in Channel Island waters has been named.
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Islanders join in CPR and defibrillator lessons on Broad Street
Islanders are invited to a stall on Broad Street today (16 October) to learn potentially lifesaving skills.
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Free lessons for parents on how to support their children's wellbeing
A new and free online resource is available for families in Jersey and Guernsey who want to learn how to support their child's emotional health.
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WWII German Bunker converted into modern Channel Islands home
One of the Channel Islands' wartime coastal defences has been turned into a three bedroom 'one-of-a-kind home'.
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DFDS trials third ship in Channel Island waters
Danish firm DFDS is test berthing another of its ships in Channel Islands waters today (15 October).
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50% of Channel Islanders struggle to pay rent, electricity and food
Around 50% of people in the Channel Islands are struggling to meet their day-to-day living costs, according to a recent survey of how people have been coping in past 12 months.
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UK Ambassador of the Philippines attends memorial service for L'Ecume II fishermen
The Ambassador of the Philippines is attending a memorial service at St Thomas' Church for three fishermen who died at sea.
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Fort Regent lit blue and pink for Baby Loss Awareness Week
The Fort Regent is being lit pink and blue for the final time tonight (15 October), to show support for people in Jersey who have suffered the loss of a baby.
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Unattended cooking sparks fire in St Helier flat
Unattended cooking sparked a fire at a flat in St Helier on Monday morning (14 October)
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New location for St Helier Christmas lights switch-on
There is a new location for this year's Christmas lights switch-on in St Helier.
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Smiley face speed signs in St Saviour vandalised
A 'smiley face' speed sign in St Saviour has been vandalised.
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Sark Property Company submits bid for Barclay estate
The Sark Property Company has submitted a cash bid for the Sark estate owned by a trust of the late Sir David Barclay.
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£40k saved as new digital system at Jersey's hospital reduces chemo waste
A new digital system has been in place in Jersey's cancer department for nearly a year, which we're told has led to a reduction in chemotherapy wastage.
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Woman dies after falling overboard from cruise ship off Channel Islands
A woman in her twenties has died after going overboard from a cruise ship off the Channel Islands.
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WATCH: Jersey firefighters become Pride of Britain finalists after rescuing swimmer in St Ouen's Bay
Three Jersey firefighters have been selected as finalists for a Pride of Britain award after rescuing a swimmer from St Ouen's Bay last year.
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EU delays biometric border scheme just five weeks before planned introduction
The bloc's delayed entry-exit system (EES) has been postponed again – ahead of its scheduled rollout on November 10th.
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Channel Islands to give €370,000 to keep Manche Iles Express running
The governments of Jersey and Guernsey and Sark’s Chief Pleas have agreed a package of financial support for Manche Iles Express.
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Standard hourly rate for home carers to be introduced - at £34.80 an hour
A standard hourly rate for long-term care benefits, to go towards the cost of home carers, is being introduced at a rate of £34.80 from 2025.
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Sport programme investing £50,000 into local organisations and schools
Eight organisations are each getting a share of fifty thousand pounds to deliver sport in primary schools.
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Jersey Rally gets on the road for two days of car racing
Cars will be racing around parts of Jersey for the next two days, for the Jersey Rally.
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New initiative teaches Jersey bosses to support staff with fertility struggles
One in six people in the workplace struggle with fertility and a Jersey charity wants bosses to take the steps to support them.
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Chair of Jersey homeless charity to sleep rough for a week
To mark World Homeless Day, Sanctuary Trust's Tim Ringsdore says he will sleep rough for a week to raise money and awareness about the realities of homelessness.
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Channel Islands avoid UK pumpkin shortage - but they may be smaller than usual
The Channel Islands has avoided the UK pumpkin shortage, but trick-or-treaters might notice that the squash variety is smaller than usual.
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Jersey's government spent £123m on consultants, fixed-term and agency staff
£123 million was the total bill for consultants, agency and temporary staff employed by Jersey's government last year.
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Minister looks for operator for Havre des Pas Lido
Jersey's government is looking for someone to run the Havre des Pas Lido and Concession.
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Jersey's ice rink to return for four months of skating
Jersey's ice rink is returning for a four month stint at the Weighbridge.
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Electricity bills to rise by 7.5% from January 2025
Jersey Electricity has announced a 7.5% tariff increase in the new year, putting an extra £2 a week on the average household bill of £1,400.
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Jersey Fire Service called to lightning strike and flash flooding
A house was struck by lighting in Jersey and several roads were flooded in a thunderstorm on Tuesday (8 October).
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Discussions start on the future of TGI Fridays site
A nightclub, Wetherspoons, or even a Primark? Islanders have been suggesting what they’d like to see on the Waterfront as Jersey Development Company considers the future of the former TGI Fridays site.
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Opinion split on Broad Street transformation plans
The public has been reacting to the government's vision to transform Broad Street and its surroundings to create a district called 'La Grande Rue'.
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Islanders reassured about increased 'blue-light activity' at the harbour
People are being told not to worry if they see an increased emergency service presence at the Elizabeth Terminal.
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Storm Kirk set to narrowly miss the Channel Islands
The worst of ex-Hurricane Kirk looks set to miss the Channel Islands, as it tracks 20-30 miles south over France.
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Jersey loses its TGI Fridays after 51 UK branches are saved
Jersey has been left out of 51 TGI Fridays being saved across the British Isles.
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Seal pup rescuers face a difficult season
A local conservation group is preparing for a 'difficult season' with a lack of care options for rescued grey seal pups.
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Tyre checks in two St Helier car parks
The tyres of cars parked in two St Helier car parks are being checked by staff from DVS and I&E.
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Islanders urged to protect themselves against illness this winter
Islanders are being encouraged to protect themselves against COVID and flu.
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Temporary all-weather lifeboat arrives in Jersey
St Helier RNLI has taken delivery of a temporary all weather lifeboat following a fire onboard its own vessel.
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French sailor rescued after two days adrift in Channel
A French yachtsman has been found "safe and well" two days after he set sail from Jersey and his boat lost power.
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Runners from 20 countries here for the Jersey Marathon
2,000 runners from 20 different countries are arriving in Jersey ahead of Sunday's marathon.
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Palmyra Road is 'safe' again after islanders told to stay inside due to a gas leak
Residents on Palmyra Road were told to stay inside and close their windows after reports of a gas leak.
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Homeless hornets invade house in St Helier
A St Helier household has had to contend with 80 Asian hornets in a spare bedroom.
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RNLI lifeboat catches fire during call out
The St Helier RNLI crew needed to help their own vessel to safety last night (3 October), following a fire onboard the all weather lifeboat.
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Tinathon targets 15,000 donations to meet rising demand for shelter
Every night in Jersey, 120 homeless people sleep in a bed provided by Shelter Trust which is facing increasing demand for its food bank services.
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Government must 'get real' about supporting Jersey builders
Jersey's Chamber of Commerce is warning other building firms could fold, saying the government has failed to take any decisive action to support the sector.
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Barfleur to bring supplies 'to clear freight backlog'
Brittany Ferries' Barfleur is docking in Jersey today (4 October), bringing food and medical supplies to replenish stocks affected by recent bad weather.
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Two games launch for 2024 CI Christmas Lottery
Tickets for the 2024 Channel Islands Christmas Lottery games are now on sale.
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Politicians want Condor to confirm 'adequate provision' for ferry services until spring
A Jersey Minister has written to Condor seeking assurance over the future of the Channel Islands' ferry services until March 2025.
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Politicians' efforts this year 'aren't good enough'
A St Helier backbench politician says the efforts of fellow deputies have not been 'good enough' this year as Jersey is on course for a record low number of proposals lodged for debate in the island's parliament.
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Roy raises money for Dementia Jersey with Land's End to John O'Groats cycle
67-year-old Roy Everitt has raised £2,000 for Dementia Jersey in honour of his mother-in-law.
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'With great sadness' another Jersey building firm has closed its doors
Mitchell Building Contractors says it has 'no option' but to cease trading, making 33 people jobless.
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DFDS trial berths its ferry in both Guernsey and Jersey
The ferry company DFDS - which wants to take over from Condor - is carrying out berthing trials in both St Helier and St Peter Port today ( 3 October).
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Floating holiday pods due in Jersey next month
Two floating holiday pods, which will sit in St Helier's Marina, are being built in the UK and are due to arrive in the island in November.
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Inside Jersey's traditional Black Butter 'Lé Nièr Beurre' event
The National Trust for Jersey will again make traditional Black Butter in St Mary with cider apples from its orchard and the help of volunteers.
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Privileges and Procedures Chair condemns 'ridiculous' States work ethic allegations
The Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee has hit back at comments from a Jersey politician the Assembly needs to get its 'act together'.
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Channel Islands Co-Op introduces a members' discount scheme
A savings initiative, called Member Prices, will enable CI Co-op shareholders to access discounts on selected goods at the checkout.
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Children offered free football coaching from the Jersey Bulls
Children at a St Helier primary are being offered the chance to train for free with the Bulls.
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Pop-up exhibition celebrates 500 years of Jersey parliament records
A new exhibition in the Royal Square is celebrating 500 years since States Assembly records began.
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The Bailiff Sir Timothy Le Cocq is retiring
The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, has announced he is retiring after five years in the role.
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Jersey to move another step closer to banning disposable vapes
Draft law on banning disposable vapes in Jersey could be lodged to the States Assembly by November 2024.