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Islanders are being urged to take greater care when disposing of disposable barbecues after a bin fire broke out in St Ouen last weekend. The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (SJFRS) says incidents like this occur every year, often caused by barbecues that are still hot being left on beaches or thrown into bins. Officials stressed that such fires are entirely preventable but continue to pose risks to people, property, and the environment. Firefighters are now remindin

A major redevelopment of Fort Regent could see a new multi-use arena, bowling alley and six-screen cinema open by 2029, subject to planning approval and funding, government officials have confirmed.

Travellers from Jersey will be able to visit Bordeaux - often dubbed “The Sleeping Beauty” thanks to new direct summer flights launching in June.

Plans to transform Coronation Park Playing Fields have been approved, with work expected to be completed this summer.

Islanders are being invited to view revised proposals for the future of Fort Regent at a public exhibition later this month. The Government of Jersey, alongside the States of Jersey Development Company (SoJDC), will present the updated designs at the Pomme d'Or Hotel on 14 April at 17:30. The latest plans follow extensive public consultation. An independent survey in 2021 gathered feedback from more than 2,500 people, while a further consultation last year attracted responses

A promising start to the year for Jersey’s tourism sector has been threatened by rising costs and growing global uncertainty following the outbreak of war involving Iran, industry leaders have warned.

Visitors to Jersey spent £24m less in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to a government progress report reviewing its £20m living wage support scheme.

Plans to convert reversing bays in St Helier into a new skatepark have been given the green light by planning officials.