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Jersey Golf has voiced its hope that Les Mielles Golf and Country Club will continue operating as a golf course after the St Peter venue was put on the market with a guide price of £9.95 million.

The home of table tennis in Jersey could be back in action by September, more than two years after it was badly damaged by Storm Ciarán.

More than £244,000 has been awarded to Jersey’s sporting community as part of the latest round of a charitable funding initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots sport.

Jersey’s Chief of Police has commended islanders for their responsible behaviour following England’s dramatic World Cup victory, which saw pubs across the island remain open until 4am.

World Cup fever is sweeping across the Channel Islands today, with attention firmly fixed on England’s opening match against Croatia this evening.

Three men from Guernsey have been barred from attending football matches in both Jersey and Guernsey following disorder at this year’s Muratti Vase final.

A long-established coastal golf and country club in Jersey has been placed on the market with an asking price of £9.95 million.

The States of Jersey Prison Service has introduced a new eight-week football coaching programme in partnership with Jersey Bulls coach Paul McKay, aimed at supporting rehabilitation and personal development among inmates.

This year’s Jersey Swimarathon has raised £72,527.77 so far, with further donations still being counted following another successful event.

Islanders are being encouraged to pick up a paintbrush and take part in a public art event designed to celebrate creativity and community spirit.

A proposed hotel and conference centre near Jersey Airport has been labelled “significantly weakened” after plans for new indoor sports and leisure facilities were dropped from the scheme. The development, put forward by Strive Health Club, now outlines a 155-room hotel with a conference venue, spa treatment areas, swimming pool and 117 parking spaces. Earlier proposals had been larger, featuring 179 bedrooms, expanded parking, and additional leisure amenities. Planning offic

A teenage sailor has described a £1,000 bursary as opening the door to an unforgettable offshore sailing adventure.

The 2026 Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon has opened for registration, with discounted early bird places now available for runners keen to begin the New Year with a fitness challenge while supporting charitable causes.

Proposals for a new cycling and wheeled sports area in St Lawrence have been praised by a local sports organisation, which says facilities for riders across Jersey are continuing to improve.

Female runners across the South West and Channel Islands say harassment and safety worries continue to shape how and where they exercise during darker months. Many runners report experiences such as catcalling, intimidating behaviour and unwanted approaches while out at night. National campaigns like Let’s Lift the Curfew have helped highlight these concerns, with research from This Girl Can showing 72% of UK women change their outdoor exercise habits in winter. Devon and Co

A surfer at the centre of serious allegations surrounding a recent competition has received a formal apology after the claims were confirmed to be false. The Channel Islands Surfing Federation (CISF) publicly accused Jersey surfer Ian Battrick of verbally and physically abusing fellow competitors during the GB Surf event in Thurso, Scotland, on 26 October. The federation also alleged he threatened a cameraman and forcibly dunked a female competitor—claims that contributed to

Jersey has been awarded a 90% compliance rating under UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport, placing the Island among the top performers worldwide for sports integrity. The rating was announced at UNESCO’s COP10 conference in Paris, following a more rigorous 2025 assessment. It marks a major turnaround since 2021, when Jersey was deemed non-compliant. Government departments, sporting bodies and community partners have since strengthened training, policies

Rule Change Blocks Wales’ Move for Celtic’s Osmand A recent change to football eligibility rules has ended Wales’ hopes of calling up Celtic’s young midfielder Osmand , whose international pathway once reflected the Channel Islands’ unique place in British football. The Crown Dependencies — Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man — occupy an unusual position within the British Isles. While the King is head of state, each island has its own government and identity, yet none are p

Jersey Surfer Says He “Got It Wrong” After GB Event Halted Amid Abuse Claims A surfer from Jersey has acknowledged he made a “mistake” after paddling out during the Great British Surf Cup in Thurso, Scotland — an event that was later suspended amid allegations that female athletes were verbally abused. Ian Battrick took to Instagram to apologise, calling his decision to surf during the women’s heat “selfish and thoughtless.” He stressed, however, that he did not threaten or a

Jersey students have praised the island’s new £8 million sports facilities at the Oakfield Centre, describing them as a welcome boost for fitness and sporting opportunities. Officially opened on Thursday, the state-of-the-art complex sits beside Highlands and Hautlieu colleges and is already proving popular with students who are using the facilities as part of their lessons. The Oakfield Centre includes a 3G pitch, martial arts studios, and a purpose-built gymnastics hall, of