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Road sweeper is destroyed after bursting into flames

Road sweeper is destroyed after bursting into flames

Road sweeper is destroyed after bursting into flames A DRIVER escaped unharmed after a road sweeper caught fire on Thursday.Picture: JERSEY FIRE AND RESCUE (35475900)The Fire and Rescue Service were called out to the incident, in Route des Genêts in St Brelade. The road was closed but has since reopen...

Pier Road explosion: ‘All police were offered emotional support’

All States police officers working on the investigation into the Pier Road explosion have been offered emotional support, according to the case’s senior investigating officer

Pier Road explosion: ‘All police were offered emotional support’ ALL States police officers working on the investigation into the Pier Road explosion have been offered emotional support, according to the case’s senior investigating officer.Detective Superintendent Alison Fossey said it was important to recognise...

Drifting kayak sparks emergency call out

Islanders are being urged to ensure their water crafts are properly secured after a drifting kayak sparked an emergency call out this morning

Drifting kayak sparks emergency call out ISLANDERS are being urged to ensure their water crafts are properly secured after a drifting kayak sparked an emergency call out this morning.The Coastguard, police and Fire and Rescue Service were called out following reports of an unidentified obje...

‘The obvious question is “what is going on?” ’

Jersey is set to have its fourth chief executive in three years after Suzanne Wylie resigned yesterday just days after it was revealed two other high-ranking civil servants are to leave their posts

‘The obvious question is “what is going on?” ’ JERSEY is set to have its fourth chief executive in three years after Suzanne Wylie resigned yesterday just days after it was revealed two other high-ranking civil servants are to leave their posts.Mrs Wylie – who was appointed to the £250,000-a-y...

Plan for new pontoon in St Helier Marina to ‘benefit boat community’

A new pontoon could be installed in a corner of the St Helier Marina to increase berthing options for leisure vessels

Plan for new pontoon in St Helier Marina to ‘benefit boat community’ A NEW pontoon could be installed in a corner of the St Helier Marina to increase berthing options for leisure vessels.Ports of Jersey has submitted a planning application to put an L-shaped pontoon in the shallow area near the Lifeboat Café.Until 20...

Police release image following 'shoplifting' in St Helier
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Flooding and road closures possible during next two high tides

An orange warning is in place for the 38.1ft high tides on Thursday evening and Friday morning

Flooding and road closures possible during next two high tides JERSEY Met has issued a warning over possible coastal flooding during the next two high tides.An orange warning – the second-highest level of alert – is in place for the 38.1ft high tides on Thursday evening and Friday morning. The warning states...

Rent rises in line with inflation considered

Measures to ensure landlords only raise rents in line with inflation are being considered as part of a new document outlining potential legislative changes within Jersey’s rental sector

Rent rises in line with inflation considered MEASURES to ensure landlords only raise rents in line with inflation are being considered as part of a new document outlining potential legislative changes within Jersey’s rental sector.Housing Minister David Warr said that a government white paper...

Meet the Chefs of Taste Jersey 2023

👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 Experience the Island's finest flavours at Taste Jersey's exclusive Meet the Chefs evening.

Join us on 30 March at Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa to meet the chefs from some of Jersey's leading restaurants and enjoy a selection of canapés crafted by them using the finest local ingredients 🍽️

Participating restaurants include Bohemia at The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey, Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel, Tassili at Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa, Café Zephyr at The Royal Yacht, La Terrasse at Hotel de France, L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa and The Bay Restaurant at St. Brelade's Bay Hotel, Jersey.

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£12m to be invested in overhauling Jersey's pharmacy services

£12m is to be invested over the next three-to-four years in community pharmacies, the Social Security Minister has announced

£12m to be invested in overhauling Jersey's pharmacy services TWELVE million pounds is to be invested over the next three-to-four years in community pharmacies, the Social Security Minister has announced.Deputy Elaine Millar said that the money – taken from the Health Insurance Fund – would help support pha...

Suzanne Wylie's shock resignation follows departure of other senior civil servants.

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Deputy medical officer of health due to retire

Deputy medical officer of health due to retire

Deputy medical officer of health due to retire THE senior clinician at the forefront of Jersey’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic is one of three consultants who are due to retire during the next six months.Deputy medical officer of health Dr Ivan Muscat, who is also a consultant specialising ...

Recovery dogs unable to find missing man

Two dogs specially trained to locate bodies and human remains have failed to find missing Islander Thomas Frost

Recovery dogs unable to find missing man TWO dogs specially trained to locate bodies and human remains have been brought to Jersey to help in the search for missing Islander Thomas Frost.The 51-year-old has not been seen since leaving his parents’ house at L’Etacq on the night of Saturd...

Interest rates may have peaked and inflation to fall 'steadily' in Jersey this year, experts say

Interest rates may have peaked and inflation to fall 'steadily' in Jersey this year, experts say

Interest rates may have peaked and inflation to fall 'steadily' in Jersey this year, experts say INTEREST rates may have peaked earlier than expected and inflation in Jersey is set to fall ‘steadily’ this year, a panel of independent economic advisers have told the Treasury Minister.The updated modelling from the Fiscal Policy Panel will bri...

Developers told to stick to space standards for flats in Jersey

Taxpayer-owned development companies should be required to meet minimum space standards when applying to build flats, the Treasury Minister has said

Developers told to stick to space standards for flats in Jersey TAXPAYER-OWNED development companies should be required to meet minimum space standards when applying to build flats, the Treasury Minister has said – after a housing project was turned down by politicians who said the units were too small. Deputy ...

Tributes to Jersey tug-of-war legend

A farmer who played a central role in parish life in St Peter as well as the development of tug of war in the Island and internationally has died

Tributes to Jersey tug-of-war legend A FARMER who played a central role in parish life in St Peter as well as the development of tug of war in the Island and internationally has died.Roger Le Gros was a larger-than-life character who, like many of his generation born into farming, grew ...

BREAKING: Jersey government chief executive Suzanne Wylie resigns

The government’s chief executive Suzanne Wylie has announced her intention to resign – just over a year after taking on the role

BREAKING: Jersey government chief executive Suzanne Wylie resigns THE government's chief executive Suzanne Wylie has announced her intention to resign – just over a year after taking on the role.Before taking up her position in Jersey, Mrs Wylie was the chief executive of Belfast City Council and she will be ...

Minister to consider format for r**e trials

The Home Affairs Minister is considering a potential move toward Jurat trials for r**e offences

Minister to consider format for r**e trials THE Home Affairs Minister is considering a potential move toward Jurat trials for r**e offences.Deputy Helen Miles made the comments in the States yesterday when questioned about how the government would address the Island’s low conviction rate.In ...

Tributes paid to St Ouen farming legend

A farmer who became one of the biggest independent growers in the Island died recently, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and in his home parish of St Ouen

Tributes paid to St Ouen farming legend A FARMER who became one of the biggest independent growers in the Island died recently, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and in his home parish of St Ouen.Lambert Carré passed away peacefully aged 84 at the Beaumont Villa care home.Perhaps s...

Van driver fined £3,000 for drink-driving and being uninsured

A 26-year-old man who drove a van after drinking and with no insurance – and was found with cannabis resin after his arrest – has been fined and banned from the roads

Van driver fined £3,000 for drink-driving and being uninsured A 26-YEAR-OLD man who drove a van after drinking and with no insurance – and was found with cannabis resin after his arrest – has been fined and banned from the roads.The Magistrate’s Court heard that Gary Miller took the van to drive from the ...

Key evidence from Haut du Mont blast will be examined in the UK

Key pieces of evidence will be examined by UK experts as the investigation into the Pier Road explosion enters its next phase.

Key evidence from Haut du Mont blast will be examined in the UK KEY pieces of evidence will be examined by UK experts as the investigation into the Pier Road explosion enters its next phase.The States police confirmed yesterday that they had completed the evidence collection phase of Operation Spire, but added th...

Taxpayer-owned development companies should be required to meet minimum space standards when applying to build flats, the Treasury Minister has said - after a housing project was turned down by politicians who said the units were too small.

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Drunken air passenger kicked officer

A 59-year-old woman assaulted a police officer after being turned away from a flight because she was drunk, the Magistrate’s Court heard.

Drunken air passenger kicked officer A 59-YEAR-OLD woman assaulted a police officer after being turned away from a flight because she was drunk, the Magistrate’s Court heard.At about 9.30am on New Year’s Eve, Bernadette Gallacher began to shout abuse when she was told she was too dr...

Government brings forward extra nursery funding to tackle rising costs

The government is accelerating an increase in funding for nursery places for three- and four-year-olds this year in a bid to help parents and providers with rising costs

Government brings forward extra nursery funding to tackle rising costs THE government is accelerating an increase in funding for nursery places for three- and four-year-olds this year in a bid to help parents and providers with rising costs. Assistant Children's and Education Minister Louise Doublet said the decision t...

Warning of possible flooding and road closures in Jersey during Wednesday morning's high tide

Jersey Met has issued a warning for possible coastal flooding during Wednesday morning’s high tide

Warning of possible flooding and road closures in Jersey during Wednesday morning's high tide JERSEY Met has issued a warning for possible coastal flooding during Wednesday morning's high tide.The orange warning – the second-highest level of alert – covers the period of the 38.7ft high tide at 6.55am.The warning states: 'Wind and high tid...

Government plans to get over-50s back into work

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Government plans to get over-50s back into work REDUCING bias against older candidates at the recruitment stage and improving access to lifelong learning are among the proposals being considered to get over-50s back into work and tackle the ‘serious’ impact of Jersey’s ageing population.Econ...

New head of health scrutiny appointed following panel dispute

A new chair has been selected for the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel following a spat between its members

New head of health scrutiny appointed following panel dispute A NEW chair has been selected for the Health and Social Security Scrutiny Panel following a spat between its members.The panel was left in limbo earlier this year after the previous chair, Reform Jersey Deputy Geoff Southern, was ousted from the posi...

Questions over the low rate of r**e convictions in Jersey

Questions are due to be asked in the States today about whether the government will review the criminal justice process for r**e investigations – after it was revealed that there were no convictions in 2021 and 2022

Questions over the low rate of r**e convictions in Jersey QUESTIONS are due to be asked in the States today about whether the government will review the criminal justice process for r**e investigations – after it was revealed that there were no convictions in 2021 and 2022.Deputy Catherine Curtis has subm...

Advice issued after several seals are spotted coming ashore on beaches in Jersey

'For your and their safety please remain a safe distance from them and try not to disturb them'

Advice issued after several seals are spotted coming ashore on beaches in Jersey ISLANDERS are being urged to keep their distance from seals after several were spotted coming ashore onto beaches and slips.Jersey Coastguard has issued a plea for Islanders not to disturb the animals, which are believed to be seeking rest on dry lan...

Residents displaced by Haut du Mont explosion offered new permanent accommodation

29 households were displaced following the explosion

Residents displaced by Haut du Mont explosion offered new permanent accommodation ALL Islanders displaced by the explosion at Haut du Mont apartments in December have been offered new permanent accommodation, the government has said as the police complete evidence gathering at the site.The cause of the fatal explosion at the Andiu...

All-French-produce store is a possibility, say the Co-op

The development of supply routes with Europe opens up the possibility of a Jersey store stocking entirely French products, according to the Co-op’s chief executive

All-French-produce store is a possibility, say the Co-op THE development of supply routes with Europe opens up the possibility of a Jersey store stocking entirely French products, according to the Co-op’s chief executive.Mark Cox said that while the majority of the society’s business would continue to ...

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Featuring... La terrasse at Hotel de France, Bohemia at The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey, Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel, L'Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa, St. Brelade's Bay Hotel, Jersey, Tassili at Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa and Café Zephyr at The Royal Yacht.

Plans for self-catering unit at Bonne Nuit are lodged

Plans have been lodged to convert a storage building into a two-bedroom cottage to be used as self-catering accommodation, which the applicants say could generate ‘much-needed income’ for the local tourism industry.

Plans for self-catering unit at Bonne Nuit are lodged PLANS have been lodged to convert a storage building into a two-bedroom cottage to be used as self-catering accommodation, which the applicants say could generate ‘much-needed income’ for the local tourism industry.The storage building, located a...

Three jailed for smuggling £76,000 worth of drugs into Jersey after being caught by police using covert listening devices

Three men who smuggled drugs worth up to £76,000 into Jersey have been jailed for a total of 22 years

Three jailed for smuggling £76,000 worth of drugs into Jersey after being caught by police using covert listening devices THREE men who smuggled drugs worth up to £76,000 into Jersey have been jailed for a total of 22 years.Between May and December last year, Maciej Cholewinski (32), Patryk Ciejka (30) and 30-year-old Mateusz Wierzbicki imported co***ne, amphetamine an...

Reducing bias against older candidates at the recruitment stage and improving access to lifelong learning are among the proposals being considered to get over-50s back into work and tackle the 'serious' impact of Jersey's ageing population.

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Four-bed beachside house next to L’Horizon in St Brelade's Bay approved

The property will have a 'green roof’, ‘living wall’ and swimming pool

Four-bed beachside house next to L’Horizon in St Brelade's Bay approved PLANS to build a four-bedroom beachside house in St Brelade’s Bay have been given the go-ahead.But Deputy Moz Scott, who chairs the St Brelade’s Bay Association, has raised concerns about further residential development in the bay, and described ...

Thousands more to get bowel cancer test kits

Thousands more Islanders are set to be eligible for home-screening kits ‘vital’ for detecting the early signs of bowel cancer

Thousands more to get bowel cancer test kits THOUSANDS more Islanders are set to be eligible for home-screening kits ‘vital’ for detecting the early signs of bowel cancer.Tests are currently sent to those who are in their 60th year, but the Health Department has confirmed the scope of the p...

Grouville medicinal cannabis farm gets go-ahead

Jersey remains the ‘best and easiest place’ in the world to grow commercial crops of medicinal cannabis, according to the government

Grouville medicinal cannabis farm gets go-ahead JERSEY remains the ‘best and easiest place’ in the world to grow commercial crops of medicinal cannabis, according to the government – as a new entrant to the market was given permission to open a farm in Grouville.Oasthouse Ventures – which ...

Man with knife 'made threats' to building site workers

The suspect allegedly threatened builders with a knife on Saturday afternoon

Man with knife 'made threats' to building site workers THE States police have launched an investigation after a man allegedly threatened builders with a knife on Saturday afternoon. The police say the incident took place outside of Reid's Pharmacy on New Street at 3.30pm. The man is believed to have ent...

Man arrested after '£300,000 worth of drugs seized' at Jersey Harbour

Two men have appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on separate charges of trying to smuggle drugs into Jersey

Man arrested after '£300,000 worth of drugs seized' at Jersey Harbour TWO men have appeared in the Magistrate's Court on separate charges of trying to smuggle drugs into Jersey.Jeffrey George Witsey (60), from London, has been charged with importing around half a kilo of co***ne and 7,500 ecstasy tablets on Saturday, a...