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Woman seriously injured in St Clement RTC
A woman in her seventies has suffered serious injuries in a collision in St Clement.
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Plans to overhaul Jersey's 1974 alcohol licensing law
A consultation has opened into proposed changes to Jersey's alcohol licensing law, which has not been updated since 1974.
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DFDS 'still working' on Jersey schedules
Jersey's incoming ferry operator, DFDS, now says it hopes to announce its schedule on Monday 23 December.
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Diversions to remain as Rouge Bouillon sinkhole repairs continue
Diversions on Rouge Bouillon are to remain in place this weekend, while teams continue to repair the sinkhole.
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Police search for man who spat on officer
Jersey Police are appealing for witnesses as they search for a man who spat in the face of an officer.
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Prisoners gifted free festive photo shoot with their children
Prisoners at HMP La Moye are being gifted a free festive photo shoot today (20 December), with the aim of reconnecting dads behind bars with their children this Christmas.
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Windy weather cancels Sunday ferry sailings
There is disruption to the Christmas getaway, with ferry sailings this Sunday (22 December) cancelled due to forecast gales.
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Man who groomed girls in Jersey on Snapchat is jailed
Matthew Snepp (32) has been jailed for eight and half years for grooming and sexually exploiting girls in Jersey by posing as a teenager on social media.
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Winning CI Christmas Lottery ticket sold in Jersey
The Channel Islands Christmas Lottery 2024 winning ticket was bought in Jersey and the second prize ticket was bought in Guernsey.
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Tune in to hear CI Christmas Lottery winning number!
The jackpot in the 2024 Channel Islands Christmas Lottery is £483,795, with the winning number of the top prize announced on your radio this evening (19 December)
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WATCH: Bergerac teaser trailer released
The first teaser trailer for the new Bergerac series has dropped.
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'Misogynistic' and 'dismissive' healthcare build barriers for women's wellbeing
Public Health has published a new report on women and girls' health, which shows islanders are worried about barriers built by 'dismissive' and 'misogynistic' practices.
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UPDATE: St Helier sinkhole causes huge disruption on the ringroad
A sinkhole has appeared and is causing large cracks in the walls of a house on Rouge Bouillon, closing the road.
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Mental health support is available this festive season
As we approach the festive season, islanders are being reminded that there is mental health support available for those that need it.
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LISTEN: DFDS high speed ferries announced as Levante Jet and Tarifa
Channel 103 can reveal that the two high speed DFDS ferries serving Jersey next year will be the Levante Jet and Tarifa.
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Jersey Poppy Appeal raises more than £200K
Jersey's 2024 Poppy Appeal has raised £201,832.31 for the island's Royal British Legion.
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Funerals are moving to the Royal Jersey Showground
Funerals will be moved from Jersey's crematorium to the Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity next spring.
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Smoke alarm prevents serious fire just hours after JFRS warning
A smoke alarm has prevented serious damage to a home in Jersey just a week before Christmas.
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All States primary schools in Jersey now offer hot meals
Every States primary school in Jersey is now offering pupils a hot meal at lunchtime.
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25-year-old Human Rights Jersey Law could change
The Jersey Law Commission has been reviewing the island's Human Rights Laws and proposes 11 changes.
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St Saviour to remove glass bins at Grainville
Glass recycling bins at Grainville are being removed in the new year.
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1210 got Jersey government help to buy an electric car
1210 people received a Jersey government grant of £3,500 to buy an electric vehicle.
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Christmas travel advice for 22,000 airport passengers
With 218 flights expected to take off and land in Jersey in the days before Christmas, travellers are being reminded to prepare for their journeys.
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Fractured gas pipe reason for Clos Mourant evacuation
A fractured mains pipe caused a gas leak in St Clement, according to Island Energy's new CEO.
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DFDS reveals first Jersey ferry - Stena Vinga
DFDS, which is set to become Jersey's new ferry operator, has revealed the first boat which will serve the island.
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New JSPCA boss aims for more joint-working on animal welfare
The new interim boss of the JSPCA has called for animal welfare groups in the island to come together in 2025.
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Islands Unlimited proposes daily inter-islands ferry schedule
A new ferry company is looking for government backing to provide a daily inter-islands foot passenger service.
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Source of St Clement gas leak identified
Island Energy says it identified the source of the gas leak in St Clement early this morning (15 December).
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St Clement residents evacuated from homes while potential gas leak investigated
Around 50 homes have been evacuated in Jersey while gas engineers investigate a potential leak.
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DFDS timetable and final contract signing due next week
DFDS have confirmed that a ferry timetable for Jersey will be released by the end of next week (21 December)
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Flipped car closes St Saviour's Hill
A car has flipped on St Saviour's Hill, closing the road.
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Up the Toon! New direct flights to Newcastle from Channel Islands
Blue Islands has announced direct flights to the north-east of England from Jersey and Guernsey.
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Half of islanders faced a 'significant rent increase' in the last three years
The latest Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey has revealed that 48% of renters have had a 'significant increase' in their monthly payments in the last three years.
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Athletes to get up to £1,000 for off-island competitions
Jersey's athletes will receive up to £1,000 in government support to participate in competitions away from the island.
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Jersey drinking water 'safe, clean and reliable'
Jersey Water has published the results of tests on its drinking water, saying it 'remains among the best in the world'.
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Manches Iles reveals 2025 sailings schedule
Ferry service Manche Iles Express has put its 2025 sailings on sale, including services between Jersey and Guernsey.
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Disposable vapes could be confiscated by Customs
Politicians have unanimously supported banning disposable vapes in Jersey in 2025.
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Jersey Homes Trust announces £60m funding deal
Jersey's largest independent social landlord has secured a £60 million pound cash supply to invest in rented homes.
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Soup Kitchen raises £17,500
This year's Soup Kitchen for Shelter Trust has raised £17,500.
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St Peter U14s begin crowdfunding to send squad to Madrid tournament
St Peter under 14s hope to travel to Spain to play matches against youth squads from Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus.
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Battle of Flowers Christmas Parade cancelled
The Battle of Flowers Christmas Parade has been cancelled for 2024.
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Call for nurses to be trained in ADHD prescribing to bring down wait lists
The Health and Social Security Scrutiny panel is calling for nurses to be trained in issuing ADHD medication to bring down waiting lists.
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Henry Cavill confirms Warhammer project with selfie in St Helier
Hollywood star Henry Cavill has shared a selfie in St Helier to reveal his next major project, and in doing so promoted a tiny Jersey toy shop to his millions of followers.
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Talks to improve Guernsey Jersey sea links ongoing
A Scrutiny Committee hearing has been told that there is the potential for more sailings than the single midweek crossing to Jersey currently scheduled by Brittany Ferries.
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Jersey's Royal Square soups-up for Shelter Trust
Islanders are once again invited to enjoy a fantastic selection of soups at the Shelter Trust Soup Kitchen in The Royal Square.
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Dylan John Pounds jailed for 15 years for killing Dean and Charlie Lowe
Jersey's Royal Court has handed Dylan John Pounds a 15 year prison sentence for killing Dean and Charlie Lowe in a hit and run in August 2023.
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Jersey Government's new HQ opens
The new government offices on the corner of Union Street and the Parade has opened to the public for the first time.
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£62k raised at Jersey Christmas Appeal Charity Auction
The 2024 Jersey Christmas Appeal Charity Auction has raised £62,259 to give needy islanders a better festive season.
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Flights resume after Storm Darragh disruption
Airports are expected to be extra busy today following two days of flight cancellations caused by Storm Darragh. A Guernsey school and Jersey sports centre are closed due to damage.
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Channel Islands battered by winds reaching 76 miles per hour
Winds climbed to 76mph this weekend as Storm Darragh barged through the Channel Islands.
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Gusts of more than 50mph recorded at Guernsey and Jersey's airports
Storm Darragh has seen 99% of flights and sailings cancelled as winds are forecast to build across the islands.
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STORM DARRAGH: Jersey closures, cancellations, and postponed events
Severe gale force 9 winds are expected in the Channel Islands this weekend - forcing several cancellations.
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UPDATES: Closures and advice ahead of Storm Darragh
Jersey Met has predicated Storm Darragh will bring gale force 8 winds or stronger this weekend and recommends islanders stay inside.
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Durrell's CEO appointment made permanent
Rebecca Brewer has been appointed permanent CEO of Durrell. The Chair of trustees says anyone who doesn't support the charity's leadership should reconsider their membership.
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Warnings issued as Storm Darragh set to bring 75mph winds
Storm Darragh is expected to bring severe gale force winds gusting up to 75mph to the Channel Islands this weekend.
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Butterfly Café collects over 600 Christmas gift donations for children
The Butterfly Café Christmas toy and gift appeal has collected 657 Christmas presents for vulnerable children and young people.
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Attorney General considers Haut du Mont evidence
Jersey's Attorney General is considering the evidence gathered in the investigation into the fatal blast at Haut du Mont.
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Jersey on Ice to temporarily close due to weekend weather forecast
High winds forecasted for Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December mean the rink will be closed for these days.
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Heroin smuggler jailed for six years by Jersey's Royal Court
A 35 year old man has been jailed for six years for trying to smuggle heroin into Jersey.
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Latest attempt to remove Bailiff abandoned
The latest attempt to replace the Bailiff in Jersey's parliament with an elected speaker has been abandoned.
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Jersey Police helps bust multi-billion Russian money laundering network
Jersey Police have assisted the National Crime Agency in taking down part of a multi-billion dollar Russian money laundering network.
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AJC wants £1.5M raised for charity this Christmas
Islanders are being encouraged to donate as little as £30 this Christmas rather than spending their money on 'stuff'.
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Poole, Portsmouth and St Malo confirmed as DFDS routes
A government media briefing has confirmed DFDS will run services to Portsmouth, Poole and St Malo.
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Tributes to Jersey's former Catholic Dean Monsignor Nicholas France
Tributes have been paid to Monsignor Canon Nicholas France, Jersey's former Catholic Dean, who has died aged 81.
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Islands Energy announces Graeme Millar as new CEO
Former JT and Velos IoT CEO Graeme Millar is heading up Channel Islands' gas supplier Islands Energy with immediate effect.
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DFDS wins Jersey ferry contract
DFDS will operate ferry services in Jersey waters from next year, the island's Economic Development Minister has announced.
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£75K to support islanders with eating disorders and mental health issues
£75,520 from Channel Islands Lottery proceeds has been awarded to two Jersey charities supporting islanders and their families.
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Disability awareness events to 'shine a light' on inclusion
Disability charities and campaigners in Jersey are using International Day of Persons with a disability to highlight how much remains to be done towards understanding and inclusivity.
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Andium secures £100m investment for new homes
Andium Homes has secured £100 million to build more houses in Jersey.
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States back budget after four-day debate
Politicians have approved the budget, agreeing how the government will spend public money in 2025 and beyond.