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WATCH: 350-mile bid to walk every Jersey road is trip down memory lane

Monday 24 January 2022

A rambling watchdog's 350-mile charity challenge to walk every road in the island has turned into a trip down memory lane, sparking memories of being a butcher's boy to reflections on Jersey's wartime past.A keen walker and the CEO of Jersey’s competition regulator, Tim Ringsdore is raising money fo...

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Lifeboat called after fire breaks out on 40ft vessel

Monday 24 January 2022

A lifeboat crew out on exercise had to quickly swing into action after a a 40ft vessel on the south coast suffered an engine fire.The RNLI's all weather lifeboat had been around Les Minquiers reef when they were called to help aro...

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Extra £50,000 to repair Alderney's beleaguered ambulance service

Monday 24 January 2022

Alderney's ambulance service is getting an additional £50,000 for improvements after critical reports and the resignation of a key member of staff.The 70% funding boost from the States of Alderney - which will take the overall budget to £121...

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Gov criticised for charging disabled islanders for gym use

Monday 24 January 2022

A father has criticised what he calls an “abhorrent” decision to start charging disabled islanders for access to the gym facilities at Fort Regent, Les Quennevais and Springfield, saying it takes away one of the few opportunities for some of Jersey's "most vulnerable people" to have fun.Previously, islanders with a disability were able to access Active Jersey ‘pay and play activi...

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Paths closed to make way for frisky crapauds

Monday 24 January 2022

Footpaths around Les Landes have been closed off to make space for toads in the throes of love in the next few weeks.With Valentine's Day just around the corner, crapauds are imminently due to start breeding in ponds ...

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WANTED: Books for Orchard House patients

Sunday 23 January 2022

Islanders are being asked to donate books for a local charity's new project to bring more reading material to Orchard House patients to aid their recovery.Project RISE (Reading for Inspiration, Self-help and Engagement) was born out of the desire from isl...

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