Jersey has just had its sunniest October since records started in 1925.
197 hours of sunshine were recorded last month.
The average is around 134.
There was also more rain than normal.
25.4 millimetres fell on 2 October. That has been the wettest day of the year so far.
There was an average temperature of 14.4°C throughout the month.
October 2021 in Jersey - Sunniest October since records began in 1925. pic.twitter.com/jHzY9059b6
— Jersey Met (@Jersey_Met) November 2, 2021
Man guilty of rape against women from dating app he invited to his home
Today (28 August), Jersey's Royal Court found 31-year-old Ian Michael Agostini guilty of four offences against a woman he met on a dating app, on their first meeting, including two counts of rape.
Plea to avoid lighting weekend bonfires
With strong winds forecast this weekend, Jersey's fire service is urging islanders not to light any bonfires.
Jersey's government 'stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal'
Jersey's Chief Minister says his government stands in solidarity with the people in Nepal, following the devastating flash floods there.
"This is not about choosing between conservation and fishing"
The amount of Jersey's territorial waters protected from dredging and trawling will more than triple from next week (Tuesday 1 September).
Government 'looking at' Octopus-catching licences as fishing industry struggles
The officer in charge of Jersey's Marine Resources admits the fishing profession is a 'difficult one' to be in right now.
Desalination plant started up after record-breaking summer
Jersey Water has fired up the desalination plant to boost water supplies after what’s on track to be Jersey’s hottest summer on record.
More time for islanders to have their say on Jersey's minimum wage
The Jersey Employment Forum has reopened a consultation on the minimum wage.
Urgent call for Supertri volunteers
Supertri Pro Series organisers are urgently appealing for volunteer course marshals for the RBC Race for the Kids on Sunday 6 September.
