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Fire Service Faces ‘High Volume of Critical Risks’
Jersey’s fire and rescue service does not currently have the resources needed to safely fulfil its legal responsibilities, according to a new report by the island’s audit office.
Mar 62 min read


Young Students Build and Race Their Own Mini Formula 1 Cars
About 200 children aged nine to 11 have designed, built and raced miniature Formula 1 cars in a new primary school initiative led by STEM Racing UK and Digital Jersey.
Mar 41 min read


Islanders Invited to Shape a New Vision for Gorey Pier
Residents in Jersey are being encouraged to share their ideas on the future appearance of Gorey Pier as plans move forward to create a unified design for the popular coastal spot.
Mar 32 min read


LibertyBus raises fares again - adult tickets up 8% and children’s 10% less than a year after previous hike
LibertyBus has raised single bus fares for contactless payments, with adult tickets increasing by 20p to £2.75 and children’s fares rising to £1.40 from £1.27.
Mar 21 min read


Jersey philanthropist Sir David Kirch passes away aged 89
The British businessman and noted art collector passed away on Saturday morning at Jersey General Hospital.
Mar 22 min read


EYECAN Marks 140 Years of Supporting Islanders with Sight Loss
This June, EYECAN — Jersey’s only charity dedicated to supporting people with sight loss — will celebrate its 140th anniversary, marking more than a century of service to the island community.
Mar 22 min read


Jersey War Tunnels to Open New Exhibition Space
Jersey War Tunnels has revealed proposals for a new exhibition facility along with upgrades to its visitor amenities.
Mar 21 min read


Coin hoard discoverers back stricter treasure regulations
Two metal detectorists who uncovered nearly 70,000 Iron Age coins in Jersey say new legislation will make it simpler to declare and assess important historical finds.
Mar 22 min read


Police Advise Motorists to Secure Cars Following Spike in Thefts
Police are calling on motorists to secure their vehicles following a recent series of thefts across the island.
Mar 11 min read


Government Issues New Update on “Forever Chemicals”
The Government of Jersey has issued a progress update on its strategy to address PFAS contamination, a group of highly persistent chemicals detected in several parts of the island.
Feb 262 min read


Jersey Library Shortlisted for Regional Library of the Year Award
Jersey Library has been named a finalist for the East and South-East England Regional and Country category in the prestigious British Book Awards’ Library of the Year competition.
Feb 262 min read


Projected Island Population to Fall to 96,460 by 2080
New official forecasts suggest the population of Jersey will hold steady at around 104,540 until mid-century before gradually declining to about 96,460 by 2080.
Feb 262 min read


Famous Faces and Lawmakers Impersonated in Fraudulent Online Adverts
Islanders are being urged to stay vigilant after fraudsters used photos of prominent Jersey personalities and organisations in a series of deceptive social media adverts.
Feb 251 min read


Used Cars Exempt from Upcoming Petrol and Diesel Vehicle Ban
Proposals to prohibit the import of second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 have been abandoned, the Environment Minister has confirmed.
Feb 252 min read


Jersey Basks in First “Glorious” Dry Spell of 2026 After Months of wind, cold and rain
After a miserable few months of relentless rain and disruption, islanders finally enjoyed a lovely day as forecasters promised Jersey’s first run of dry, “glorious” weather of 2026.
Feb 241 min read


Hotel Plans ‘Weakened’ by Removal of Sports Facilities
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
Feb 241 min read


Parents Now Eligible to Apply for Childcare Funding
Jersey parents can now submit applications for a new childcare support scheme that could provide thousands of pounds to help cover nursery and childminder costs for children aged two to three.
Feb 241 min read


Jersey Set to Record Its Rainiest February Ever
Jersey is heading toward its rainiest February since records began, following a spell of severe weather that brought flash flooding, a landslip and major travel disruption during the school half-term break.
Feb 231 min read


Jersey Zoo Teams Stranded After Cyclones Devastate Madagascar Conservation Projects
Conservation staff linked to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey have been left without reliable food, shelter or clean water after powerful cyclones tore through parts of Madagascar.
Feb 231 min read


Renewed Push to Support Foster Carers as Departures Rise
Children’s services in Jersey have intensified efforts to strengthen the island’s fostering system after dozens of carers stepped down in recent years, according to the government.
Feb 231 min read
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