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Jersey community rallies to support Shelter Trust’s annual Tinathon
Islanders are being encouraged to donate canned food to Shelter Trust Jersey as its annual Tinathon takes place at West’s Centre today (9 October).
13 hours ago1 min read


Public invited to have their say on Jersey’s new alcohol licensing fees
Jersey residents are being invited to give their views on proposed changes to alcohol licensing fees ahead of a new licensing system coming into force next year.
2 days ago1 min read


Gas leak test could have prevented Jersey flats explosion, expert tells court
A gas industry expert has told a court that a gas pressure test carried out before the Haut du Mont explosion would have prevented the disaster that claimed 10 lives.
2 days ago2 min read


XL Bully Owners Set to Lose Insurance Requirement in Jersey
Owners of XL bully-type dogs in Jersey are set to be freed from the legal requirement to hold third-party liability insurance, with the government confirming that the rule is being removed.
2 days ago2 min read


Jersey named fifth-best UK island in 2026 travel rankings
Jersey has been ranked the fifth-best island in the UK by leading travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
3 days ago1 min read


Victoria College to double bursary places as part of 175th anniversary celebrations
Victoria College is to double the number of bursary places it offers, creating more opportunities for young people from across Jersey to attend the school regardless of their family's financial circumstances.
3 days ago3 min read


DFDS to add 50 Jersey-Poole sailings in 2027
DFDS is bringing forward the start of its direct high-speed Jersey-Poole service by more than a month and adding 50 sailings to the route next year.
3 days ago2 min read


Fines could be introduced for excessive branchage work in Jersey
Landowners and contractors who cut hedges and roadside banks too aggressively could face fines under proposed changes to Jersey’s branchage law.
4 days ago2 min read


Jersey taxi rules to undergo review amid calls for simpler system
Jersey’s taxi regulations are to be reviewed following concerns that the current system is too complicated, costly and difficult to understand.
4 days ago2 min read


Jersey Police Chief Calls for ‘Degree of Shame’ Over Drink-Driving
Jersey’s Police Chief has called for greater social stigma around drink-driving after eight people appeared in court last week facing alcohol-related driving offences.
4 days ago2 min read


Police appeal after reports of speeding cars across west Jersey
Jersey Police are appealing for witnesses after several reports of vehicles being driven at speed across the west of the island in the early hours of Saturday morning.
5 days ago1 min read


Gladys Kiptoo smashes Jersey Marathon record as more than 2,100 runners take part
Gladys Kiptoo has set a new women’s course record at the Jersey Marathon after completing the race in 2:35:57.
5 days ago2 min read


Jersey hate crime law could be brought forward by 2027
Jersey’s Justice and Home Affairs Minister has pledged to move forward with legislation aimed at tackling hate crime, with a draft law expected to be presented to the States Assembly by the end of 2027.
5 days ago2 min read


Jersey Cider Festival appeals for apples as poor harvest threatens traditional celebrations
Organisers of Jersey’s annual cider festival are appealing to Islanders for spare apples after an unusually poor harvest left them facing a serious shortage of fruit.
Oct 22 min read


Channel Islands Christmas Lottery tickets go on sale
Tickets for this year’s Channel Islands Christmas Lottery are now available, with the jackpot guaranteed to be at least £300,000.
Oct 21 min read


Jersey pensioners to receive £734 annual increase
Jersey pensioners are set to receive an annual increase of £734 in their old age pension following the introduction of a 4.7% top-up.
Oct 21 min read


Jersey businesses face fewer hurdles under new finance rules
Businesses in Jersey are set to face fewer administrative requirements when raising finance and promoting their services overseas, under changes described by the government as part of efforts to strengthen the island’s international finance sector.
Oct 12 min read


Jersey Government Extends Non-Essential Recruitment Freeze Into 2027
Jersey’s government has extended its freeze on recruiting non-essential staff until 2027 as it continues efforts to reduce the size of the public service.
Oct 11 min read


Aquasplash closes after Legionella bacteria found in water outlets
Aquasplash in St Helier has temporarily closed after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria at several water outlets within the centre.
Sep 301 min read


Albert Pier Marina Upgrade Gets Under Way
Improvement work has begun at Albert Pier as part of a project to make the marina safer and more accessible.
Sep 301 min read
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