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Jersey's Chief Officer of Police, Robin Smith, has been named the new chair of Jersey Opera House as the historic venue continues its revival following a major refurbishment.

The Government of Jersey will begin securely sharing basic personal information with UK credit reference agencies later this month, unless islanders choose to opt out, in a move designed to improve access to financial products such as credit cards.

Jersey residents are being encouraged to reduce unnecessary water use after demand soared during last month’s heatwave, reaching its highest point since the island’s 2022 drought.

Emergency services are responding to reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle near Gloster Street on the Esplanade, outside the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) building in St Helier.

A number of residents were evacuated from Cherry Orchard Court this morning after reports of a smell of gas prompted an emergency response from fire and rescue services.

The incoming Jersey children’s minister has said he believes the grooming of young people is taking place “throughout the island”, as he outlined his concerns during a States Assembly hearing ahead of his appointment.

Eleven employees from HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man have been recognised at the bank’s annual global staff awards, with two Jersey-based colleagues receiving individual honours at a prestigious international event.

Two of Jersey’s seven Catholic churches are set to close this summer as the island’s parish looks to reduce spending on repairs, maintenance and running costs.

Jersey’s fishing community has reacted with disappointment after just one local vessel was awarded permission to catch and kill bluefin tuna under the UK’s commercial quota.

A motorcyclist has been ordered to complete 170 hours of community service after admitting a charge of dangerous riding on Jersey.

Jersey’s newly appointed Education Minister has indicated she will revisit the long-running decision to locate a new primary school at Gas Place in St Helier, reopening a debate that has divided politicians and residents for several years.

A once-neglected patch of land in St Helier has been transformed into a new community garden, officially opening as a green space for residents, community groups and local charities.

Refurbishment work has begun at St Helier’s Green Street car park, with drivers being advised that some areas may have an unpleasant smell during the upgrade project.

Islanders can now have groceries and everyday essentials delivered straight to their homes following a new partnership between Alliance Retail, Iceland Foods and delivery platform Snappy Shopper.

Rising sea temperatures around Jersey are changing the island’s marine environment, with new species appearing and some traditional wildlife moving further north, according to a local marine expert.

Two Jersey charities are celebrating a decade of their popular annual swimming challenge by adding a new way for people to explore the island’s coastline.

Telecommunications provider JT has donated four tablet devices to help improve access to digital music education for children from lower-income families in Jersey.

Preparatory work to remove asbestos from Fort Regent has moved a step closer, with plans submitted to allow the major redevelopment project to begin.

More than 1,000 islanders have backed a petition calling for improved air conditioning at Jersey’s hospital after patients and families raised concerns about uncomfortable temperatures during the recent heatwave.

Jersey’s record-breaking heatwave has come to an end, but climate experts say extreme temperatures are likely to become more frequent and intense in the years ahead.