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Stores to Close Early as Storm Goretti Brings High Winds
Several major retailers, including the Co-op * Waitrose, have announced early closures today in response to Storm Goretti, which is forecast to bring strong winds and hazardous conditions to the area.
5 days ago1 min read


Channel Islands airports to close early as Storm Goretti brings 90mph winds
Airports in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney will close at 6pm on Thursday (8 January) as the Channel Islands prepare for the worst of Storm Goretti.
6 days ago2 min read


Manchester man jailed after cocaine smuggling attempt into Jersey
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after attempting to smuggle cocaine into Jersey hidden inside Kinder egg containers concealed in his underwear.
6 days ago2 min read


Islanders Urged to Stay Indoors as Storm Goretti Brings Threat of Destructive Winds
Residents across the Channel Islands have been urged to remain indoors on Thursday night as Storm Goretti approaches, bringing the threat of damaging winds and heavy rainfall.
6 days ago2 min read


‘CareTech’ Grant to Boost Dementia Support in Jersey
A new funding initiative is set to enhance support for people living with dementia in Jersey. The CareTech grant will provide vital resources to help local care services adopt innovative technology and improve the quality of care.
6 days ago3 min read


Inquest Hears Pensioner May Have Died Months Before Being Discovered at St Helier Home
An inquest has heard that a 77-year-old man may have been dead for several months before his body was discovered at his home in St Helier.
6 days ago1 min read


Review Finds Apprenticeship Funding System Is Unfair
Apprenticeships in Jersey are being held back by an unfair funding system and need to be made easier to access, according to a review commissioned by the island’s government.
6 days ago1 min read


Jersey Launches Fresh Travel Deals to Reverse Fall in Visitor Numbers
Jersey’s tourism body has unveiled a new range of hotel, flight and ferry deals in a bid to attract more holidaymakers after visitor numbers dropped sharply last year.
6 days ago1 min read


Lido Operators Ordered to Court After Eviction Notice Served
The operators of the Havre des Pas Lido have been summoned to court after being served with an eviction notice shortly before Christmas, as uncertainty continues over the future management of the site.
Jan 62 min read


Local Restaurant Reaches Fundraising Goal for Life-Saving Defibrillator
An island hotel and restaurant has exceeded its fundraising goal to provide a defibrillator for Gorey Pier after a medical emergency involving a guest on Christmas Eve.
Jan 61 min read


Cold Snap Hits Jersey as Icy Morning Conditions Cause Travel precautions
Islanders woke up to a frigid and icy morning today as a cold snap swept across the island, bringing near-freezing conditions and slippery surfaces. Temperatures struggled to climb above around 4–6°C early on, with wind chills making it feel even colder under clear skies before sunrise.
Jan 61 min read


Luxury Home Plans Return With Dozens of Tweaks at Former Bouley Bay Hotel
Revised plans for a luxury home on the site of Bouley Bay’s former Water’s Edge Hotel have been resubmitted to planners, featuring 25 design amendments – among them a three-metre shift in the position of the property’s tennis court. In a supporting statement, the project’s planning consultants said the majority of the changes to the previously approved scheme were “relatively minor”. These include increasing the ceiling height in the café, removing skylights, installing acces
Jan 61 min read


Rising Port Fees Threaten to Push Up Food Bills
A Jersey retailer has warned that grocery prices could come under renewed pressure after shipping companies confirmed that port dues will now be charged to importers in addition to existing flat-rate fees.
Jan 62 min read


Industry Petition Calls for Regulation of Flat Management Firms in Jersey
A petition launched by a Jersey estate agency is calling on the government to introduce formal regulation of companies responsible for managing blocks of flats.
Jan 52 min read


Jersey cycle group welcomes pump track plans
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.
Jan 51 min read


Charity Steps In to Cover Upfront Childcare Costs
A local charity has announced it will step in to support parents struggling to cover upfront costs under Jersey’s new government childcare scheme.
Jan 51 min read


Man Arrested After Indecent Exposure Incident in Kiosk Car Park
Police are appealing for information after a man allegedly exposed himself to two women in a Bel Royal car park on Friday night.
Jan 51 min read


Minister agrees to £790k sale of home with swimming pool
A senior government minister has approved the sale of a publicly owned five-bedroom property with a swimming pool for £790,000, citing the ongoing cost to taxpayers of retaining the building.
Jan 52 min read


Charity Seeks Fresh Volunteers to Keep Meal Deliveries Rolling
Meals on Wheels Jersey has launched a new appeal for volunteer drivers to help ensure hot meals continue to reach Islanders who rely on the service, after several long-serving drivers recently stepped down.
Jan 41 min read


£1m Investment Announced for Community Sport
A Jersey-based sports charity has announced plans to invest £1m into local sport in 2026, describing the move as its biggest annual funding commitment to date.
Jan 42 min read
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