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WATCH: "We could see the flames... coming down towards us"

Wednesday 10 August 2022

Islanders living near headland where a major blaze broke out on Sunday have opened up about how they are living in fear of further wildfires amid warnings that the continued dry weather could bring more danger.After receiving several 999 calls reporting a “large area of headland alight” around 21:...

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Jersey lends a helping paw amid overcrowding at UK shelters

Wednesday 10 August 2022

13 northern cats are to be re-homed in Jersey after a local rescue organisation decided to lend a helping paw amid reported overcrowding at UK animal shelters.Many shelters across the UK are having to turn away animals due to the lack of space, with fewer pet...

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Pledge to help dairy industry threatened by drought and soaring costs

Wednesday 10 August 2022

Jersey's Government has pledged to back the dairy industry as it faces an existential threat caused by dry weather and soaring costs of feed.Economic Development Minister Deputy Kirsten Morel – whose portfolio includes agriculture &nda...

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"It never rains on Battle Day!"— or does it?

Wednesday 10 August 2022

We've all heard the famous phrase, "It never rains on Battle Day!" — but new stats have shown that's only true around a third of the time.Ahead of the Battle of Flowers' 120th anniversary parades this week, Jersey Met decided to take a lo...

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Toad or dragon? Mystery airport arrival causes confusion in Guernsey

Wednesday 10 August 2022

A distressed visitor's unexpected arrival caused concern and confusion at Guernsey's airport earlier this week.The island's Animals' Shelter - the GSPCA - was called out to the port following reports of a "...

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Serious cracks remain in law... two decades after judge's call to action

Wednesday 10 August 2022

People who get seriously hurt due to problems with Jersey roads are still being denied recompense because Government has repeatedly failed to act on calls for legislative change from a respected judge made almost 20 years ago, it has emerged.In 2003, Sir Michael Birt asked the States Assembly to bring in a law to allow people to sue the Sta...

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