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Islander ferry gets Brittany Ferries rebrand
The Islander conventional ferry has been rebranded in Brittany Ferries livery.
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Man, 21, sentenced for assaulting police officer and kicking someone else in the head
Matthew Chmielinski had avoided a jail sentence for a violent assault and for spitting at a police officer.
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Liberation Day is officially Jersey's National Day
Liberation Day has been announced as Jersey's National Day in the States Assembly.
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No royal visitor to Jersey for Liberation 80
Princess Anne will be in Guernsey and Sark for Liberation 80, but Jersey is not getting a royal visitor.
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Red Arrows return for 2025 air show
The Red arrows will be in the Channel Islands this year.
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Senators' shock return to Jersey's States Assembly
Politicians narrowly voted to bring senators back to Jersey politics in 2026, following two and a half days of debate.
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Battle Board: 'Every penny is accounted for'
The outgoing Board of the Battle of Flowers has blamed soaring freight and staging costs for some of the festival's money troubles.
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Lifetime driving ban proposed for failing to report serious accident
Failing to stop and report a road accident that causes death or serious injury could become a specific offence in Jersey.
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Minister considers charges for misusing A&E and missing appointments
Fines could be introduced for people who go to A&E instead of their GP.
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Jersey War Tunnels' final touches before spring reopening
Jersey War Tunnels has undergone significant improvements before inviting visitors back this spring.
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Deputy Ozouf apologies for motoring offences
Deputy Philip Ozouf has apologised to the States Assembly, his constituents and islanders for his motoring offences.
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Man assaulted at Havre des Pas pool
A man needed hospital treatment for a head injury following an alleged assault in the changing rooms at Havre des Pas pool.
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Manche Illes' Normandy and Channel Islands sailings to resume soon
Manche Illes Express is adding 35% more capacity to its France and Channel islands sailings this summer.
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Three jailed for almost 18 years for cocaine smuggling plot
Three men have been jailed for a combined 17 years and 10 months for their part in attempting to bring cocaine into Jersey.
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Politicians to debate the re-instatement of senators
Jersey's politicians will be debating whether or not senators should be reintroduced into the States Assembly.
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DFDS' Stena Vinga begins berthing trials
Islanders can spot the Stena Vinga in St Helier Harbour this week, as she undergoes berthing trials before DFDS takes over Jersey's ferry operations.
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Fort Regent regeneration work to start in January 2026
Jersey's government has announced a regenerated Fort Regent's is set to be finished by 2028.
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Jersey hospital porter receives international award
Robin Boleat has been named International Porter of the Year for his work in the health industry.
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Tickets for new islands ferry service on sale this week
Tickets for a new inter-islands ferry service are expected to go on sale on Wednesday (19 March)
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Converted Guernsey WWII Bunker goes on the market for £1.79M
A house built around a German bunker at Rocquaine is up for sale as a 'one off.'
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Haut Du Mont: Island Energy and three former employees make first court appearance
Island Energy and three of its former employees have appeared in Jersey's Magistrate's Court on charges relating to the explosion at Haut du Mont which killed ten people.
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2025 Jersey Battle of Flowers cancelled
It looks like there won't be a Battle of Flowers parade this year.
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Motorcycle sought over 'deliberate hit and run'
Police are looking for this brand of motorbike (pictured) they believe was involved in a 'deliberate hit and run' on Bagot Road.
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Ministers travel bill neared £60k last year
Almost £60,000 of Jersey taxpayers' money went on ministers travels last year.
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DFDS emails customers about cancellations and sailing time changes
DFDS has emailed customers about cancellations to some ferry bookings and warned the times of others will change.
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Jersey's gender pay gap narrows slightly to 6.3%
There has been a slight improvement in Jersey's gender pay gap, but men continue to earn more than women.
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80 squirrels take over town in memory of Dean Lowe
A squirrel-themed fun run in memory of Dean Lowe has raised over £10,000 for Acorn.
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New tenant sought for Les Creux Pavilion
Jersey's government is looking for some to take over Les Creux Pavilion in St Brelade.
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Jersey Bulls player hospitalised in the UK after 'serious injury'
Harry Curtis is awaiting surgery after breaking his leg during last night's game.
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'Sacred' Celtic ground in Grouville could be reason for coin hoard location
Archaeology magazine 'Wreckwatch' has used new research to delve into the mystery of why someone buried 70,000 silver Celtic coins in a Grouville field and never return for them.
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Minister wants tougher powers over gas company
Tough proposed new powers would force Jersey's gas company to tell the government about potential threats to the safety and security of the island's supply.
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Man charged over 'violent' lunchtime fight in town
A man has been charged over a 'violent' lunchtime fight with another man in town.
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Jersey Coastguard responded to over 200 incidents last year
Jersey Coastguard says the public remains its most 'valuable resource', after responding to 210 incidents last year.
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Jersey's government may change the way it deals with complaints
Jersey's government is working to find better ways of resolving grievances, and is asking the public for their experiences of the current system.
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Recognised volunteers could win £200 for their sport organisation
Jersey Sport is launching a new scheme that celebrates the island's local sport volunteer workforce.
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'F1 in schools' cars take to the track
Jersey's secondary school pupils have been designing and building their own small-scale F1 cars.
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Islanders urged to seek help for coercive control
Jersey's government is raising awareness for a lesser-known form of domestic abuse with a campaign about coercive control.
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Changes to make Elizabeth Terminal 'more comfortable' for ferry passengers
The terminal building at St Helier Harbour is being reconfigured to provide better, more comfortable facilities for departing ferry passengers.
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Antiques dealer jailed for defrauding family friend
Anthony Webster (67) has been jailed after defrauding a long-term family friend out of £100,000.
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Scaffolding up on unstable Rouge Bouillon building
Scaffolding has gone up at Rouge Bouillon as part of a complex four-step plan towards getting the road reopened after Easter.
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Island Energy to face charges over fatal Haut du Mont explosion
Jersey's gas company, Island Energy, faces charges over the explosion on Pier Road in St Helier in December 2022 which killed ten people.
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Gorey Pier to undergo stabilisation work
A planning application has been submitted investigate storm damage to Gorey Pier and how best to stabilise it.
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Islanders asked what they think of Jersey's petitions system
A survey is asking what islanders think about petitions to Jersey's parliament.
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European Travel Authorisation applications open ahead of 2 April change
European passport holders can now apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation, needed for travel to the Channel Islands through the UK from 2 April.
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Meetings taking place on the future of Fort Regent
An initial meeting has taken place to 'get the wheels in motion' for ideas to put to the States Assembly on the future use of Fort Regent, as tenants await development plans they say they haven't been involved in.
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Book by Jersey schoolchildren launches on World Book Day
A collection of spooky short stories written by budding young Jersey authors has been published on World Book Day.
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Artwork made of Jersey using thousands of old phone cards
A local artist has used a collection of 18,000 Jersey Telecom phone cards to make the piece.
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Jersey woman is a 'cancer thriver' thanks to cancer research funding
Donna Crous, who has incurable breast cancer, is backing a Cancer Research UK campaign to help fund more big breakthroughs in treatment.
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Could Constables be replaced in the next election?
A new idea introduced to the debate on the return of senators to Jersey politics could see constables gone from the States Assembly.
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Jersey Airport evacuated following 'security threat'
Jersey Airport has been evacuated this morning (5 March) following a 'security threat' and police are asking people to avoid the area
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Jersey Zoo's white-winged ducks become some of the most important in Europe
One of the world's rarest ducks, that live in Jersey, is now critically endangered.
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Airport to slow traffic with new measures
More is being done to slow the flow of traffic at Jersey Airport.
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'1 in 6' challenge brings awareness to those struggling to conceive
Fertility charity Tiny Seeds is inviting the Jersey community to take part in a six-week fundraising challenge highlighting that 1 in 6 people face difficulty having a baby.
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Vocalist is Jersey Young Musician of the Year
Vocalist Savanna Vogt is this year's Jersey Young Musician of the Year.