Jersey News from Channel 103

Texas and Tom Grennan are coming to Jersey for this year's Weekender Festival, which has a new location.

The Housing Minister is developing a new residential tenancy law which he says could help to encourage young islanders to stay in Jersey, and stem the so-called 'brain drain'.

Brittany Ferries is testing its ship Barfleur in Guernsey's harbour, just as the firm and Condor announced a 30% discount on routes to Spain and Ireland.

Ferry company DFDS wants to deploy a hybrid-electric ferry in the Channel Islands, if it wins the upcoming tender.

None of the 63 passengers and 4 crew onboard the leased Aurigny aircraft were injured, but the Air Accident Investigation Branch is sending staff to find out why it happened.

The Jersey Advisory & Conciliation Service (JACS) - which supports islanders with disputes - is reporting an increase in people contacting it.

There was a 20ft high jet of water on Kensington Place this morning (23 April) due to a burst water main.

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We've been to Corbière lighthouse as Jersey celebrates 150 years since the iconic landmark was first lit.

A quarter of Jersey government-owned buildings have been found to have major defects or have been graded in 'poor' condition.

A man needs surgery after being struck by a car on the zebra crossing near Jersey's Liberation Square.

Jersey's new Children's Commissioner is asking young people what she should prioritise, as she puts together a four-year plan.

The future use of the former Seaside Café at Grève de Lecq could be decided by a new public survey.

Corbière lighthouse has been given a golden hue this week as part of celebrations to mark 150 years of Jersey's famous landmark.

A Jersey artist and cartoonist has avoided jail for making indecent images of children. Edward John Blampied has been sentenced to 312 hours of community service.

A man from Jersey has been jailed for eight years for importing nearly 3,000 ecstasy tablets hidden in a box of sweets sent through the post.

A new headteacher has been appointed for Jersey's Les Quennevais school.

As we prepare for a sunny weekend, Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is urging coastal walkers to check the tide times.

A man has been found guilty by Jersey's Royal Court of choking a woman until she nearly passed out.

A Jersey man has created a song about having a stammer, to raise money for charities supporting children with the condition.

The Jersey Care Commission is asking for feedback from islanders on how they think the hospital, ambulance and government mental health services should be regulated.

Author and poet Michael Rosen is appearing at this year's Jersey Festival of Words.

The 'Hospice Shoe' and eight other runners are taking on this year's London Marathon in aid Jersey HospiceCare.

Parents in Jersey are being asked what can be done to address children and young people using vapes.

States members have agreed to pursue the idea of an offshore wind farm project in Jersey's southwestern waters.

David Greaves is wanted in connection with several acts of fraud against businesses and people in the island.

The government is taking the last steps towards the 'long overdue' introduction of independent taxation.

Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan has thrown Jersey's hat in the ring to host Island Games 2035.

The Health Minister has surprised Jersey's States, by saying he won't be recruiting a successor to Tom Hayhoe.

Hollywood star Henry Cavill is taking on an exciting new role... becoming a father. 

From August, it will become illegal in Jersey to rent out a home without a licence.

With Bergerac set to return to our television screens, the big question is, who will be chosen to play Jersey-based sleuth, Jim Bergerac?

Government House announces with 'great sadness' that Lady Valerie Ridgway has died peacefully.

Jersey Police are warning islanders of the scams sweeping the island and costing people tens of thousands in life savings.

A Jersey charity supporting families through separation says they are overwhelmed with demand, after more parents come to their service, reaching out for help.

A Dutch man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after attempting to import a kilogram of cannabis resin into Jersey.

Dylan John Pounds has pleaded not guilty in Jersey's Royal Court to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

Jersey Zoo's board comes under fire as trust members are calling for a vote of no confidence.

Public Health Jersey has published its report on the island's latest recorded levels of obesity, physical activities and diet.

The 32-year-old was was caught by Jersey Customs officers trying to import around £10,500 of cocaine internally.

Islanders are being updated on the cases of the explosion at Haut du Mont, the collision between the L'Ecume II and Commodore Goodwill and the deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe.

Jersey's government has given islanders an update about the progress of the New Healthcare Facilities Programme in its Common Strategic Policy report for the next two years.

Deputy Lucy Stephenson wants to see a new funding model for IVF in Jersey after finding no evidence to suggest the current one works.

Fabio Manuel De Jesus Nunes was found guilty of rape and touching someone sexually and is beginning a 9.5 year prison sentence.

Islanders are being encouraged to consider fostering teenagers in Jersey.

Jersey Police have named the elderly woman who died in hospital after a car, in which she was a passenger, crashed over a bunker at La Corbière.

There are still "some wounds to heal" between Jersey's planning department and property developers, according to the author of a review of the department.

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Parts of Jersey are flooded after an 11.8 metre tide and strong winds.

States Members will be asked if they want to increase the minimum wage to a living wage by January 2026.

Home Affairs and Justice Minister Mary Le Hegarat has no immediate plans to increase the maximum sentencing for causing death by dangerous driving.

The States of Jersey has confirmed that an 84-year-old woman has died following a single car accident at La Corbière early on Sunday evening (7 April).

Crews were called to La Corbière on Sunday afternoon.

The Jersey Airlines hangar at the airport is set to be demolished after Ports of Jersey was granted permission to remove it.

Repair Cafés in Jersey are getting out their tools to help islanders save money.

French authorities seize 1100kg of the class A drug from a Jersey-registered vessel in the Caribbean.

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Significant improvements are coming to the Central Market, and the changes aim to make it a more vibrant and bustling space.