Jersey News from Channel 103

Lyndon Farnham will remain Jersey’s Chief Minister, after being the only candidate to put themselves forward.

Traffic has been brought to a standstill in central St Helier because of emergency roadworks on Stopford Road.

The 78-year-old woman who died after a crash in St Brelade has been named by police.

It's hoped Sandy Park in Grouville will be under parish control and reopen by the start of the school summer holidays.

A new gorilla has moved into Jersey Zoo, the first to join the existing troop in 15 years.

A Jersey couple has donated £1 million toward a campaign to build a pioneering medical research centre in Southampton.

Police and support services are working together to raise awareness and help victims of domestic abuse during the World Cup.

Money that was sitting unclaimed in dormant Co-op share accounts is being given to community projects in the Channel Islands.

Jersey has come together to try and save a woman's wedding, after three of her bridesmaids dresses were destroyed in a fire.

All-boys schools Victoria College might start taking girls at sixth form/

Jersey's firefighters have been testing their rescue skills in an unusual place... the old soft play area at Fort Regent.

The island has elected 22 women to the States Assembly, more than ever before.

The election recount for deputies in St Helier is complete - and the results stay the same.

Guernsey taxpayers have given inter-islands ferry service Islands Unlimited a £75,000 grant

There's a warning that 'insults and inflammatory remarks' seen in this year's election campaign could deter people from standing in future elections.

Talks have begun in earnest behind the scenes, to decide Jersey's next Chief Minister.

Four people were led to safety from flats above a shop fire on Beresford Street.

A shark has died after twice washing up at Greve D'Azette beach.

A 78 year old woman has died following a road collision in St Brelade.

Channel 103 has been digesting the election results, and getting reaction. Here's our summary so far.

After 12 years, Sam Mézec has lost his seat in the States Assembly - losing out on a role as Senator.

Jersey's senators and Constables have been elected. Most deputies have been chosen too...

Election day has arrived in Jersey, with polling stations open across the island until 8pm.

Jersey Bulls has confirmed that Springfield Stadium will host two pre-season friendlies this summer, despite ongoing work to redevelop the stadium.

The government says the contract has been signed to start building the new hospital at Overdale.

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Jersey born actor James Wilkinson, who fell in love with drama in a school play and amateur productions at the Arts Centre and Opera House, is now staring in a Hollywood blockbuster.

A weekend of celebrations is being held to mark 50 years of St Lawrence Youth Club!

More people have voted early in person than in the 2022 election, but there have been fewer advance ballots cast overall.

Lottery funding will pay for a 'fix the defibs' project, to map and maintain Jersey's life-saving heart-starting machines.

A Jersey school for secondary-aged children with special education needs has been rebranded.

The President of Jersey's Chamber of Commerce says he's decided to step down, amid backlash over a personal donation he made 18 months ago.

Islanders are being warned that sharing misleading or attacking information about election candidates, groups or parties could mean a referral to the police, or a civil law case.

The ‘Automated Medication Dispensers Project' is backed by funding from Impact Jersey.

A marine safety investigation into the collision that killed three fishermen in Jersey has found fatigue was probably a 'significant contributing factor' to what happened.

The Jersey International Motoring Festival revs up the action, after an earlier than usual start.

A unique three digit number plate, well-suited to a police response car perhaps, has sold at auction in Jersey.

Regent Gymnastics Club has officially moved in to its new home.

People who catch fish for fun are being asked to share their experiences in a new survey.

The Jersey Royal Company says the recent heatwave has been 'good and bad' for the island's famous potatoes.

The 17 candidates for senator have faced a tough round of questioning, as they took part in a hustings organised especially for young people.

A man who sexually abused a woman and a child has been jailed for 15 years.

Jersey has had its warmest spring since records began in 1894, beating last year's record high.

Part of a gold winning exhibit from the Chelsea Flower Show, inspired by a young woman who died of ovarian cancer, has a new home in Jersey.

DFDS says bookings on its Jersey routes for this summer are up 25%.

La Capannina has today shared the news that its well-loved 'restaurateur extraordinaire', Tino Rossi, has passed away.

The countdown to the Commonwealth Games comes to Jersey this week, with the King's Baton Relay in the island.

People living with dementia in Jersey are being given free, wearable QR codes.

An education expert is urging Jersey’s next States Assembly to prioritise what he calls a 'SEND crisis'.

Footballers from Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man will go head to head this June.

Loganair's first flights between Jersey and East Midlands and Paris have taken off.

International observers are back in Jersey to assess next month's election.

Bars in Jersey will be allowed to stay open until 2am to show some World Cup games.

It's a landmark day for Jersey Parkrun - it's number 500!

Star swimmer Filip Nowacki is heading up a 21-strong Jersey squad at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Ten student police officers have formally finished 20 weeks of their initial training.

A man who twice violently assaulted a woman in Jersey, before making threats to stop her from reporting it, has been jailed.

Legendary Blur bassist Alex James will headline the opening night of this year's Weekender Festival!

A former scout leader has been jailed for 18 months after being found guilty of child abuse.

There will soon be some relief from the extreme heat, with today (28 May) forecast to be the last of the current heatwave.

Entry charges at Jersey Museum will be reinstated from 1 July after the government ended its funding for free visits.

Three of the seven operating theatres at Jersey's General Hospital have been temporarily closed following a mechanical failure with the air conditioning.

Les Quennevais Sports Centre is celebrating turning 30.

Guernsey’s president of Economic Development says it was "unprofessional" of Jersey's ferry operator to sell tickets for sailings that it had no licence to run.

A heatwave has been officially confirmed as more heat records are broken in Jersey.

The JSPCA is asking for help to keep their animals cool in the soaring heat.

Voting has opened in Jersey's 2026 general election, with people able to cast their ballots at St Paul's Centre.

The Channel Islands are set for a third successive day of record-breaking temperatures.

DFDS has told passengers booked to travel on its ferry service between Jersey and Guernsey that the company's planned sailings have been cancelled.

Daytime highs in the 30s and nighttime temperatures around 20°C are forecast for the Channel Islands.

Hundreds of candles will be lit around the beach at St Brelade's tonight (23 May) to remember loved ones islanders have lost.

Police want to speak to anyone who saw a man grab a woman by the throat in a Jersey nightclub.

Work will start this summer on upgrading and refurbishing the Springfield Stadium Grandstand.

Jersey and Guernsey have been included in a landmark UK deal with Gulf states that is being hailed a 'significant' boost to the islands' economies.

Jersey's government wants islanders' input on the plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars.