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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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First ever online Eisteddfod for young Jèrriais learners "huge success"

Sunday 23 January 2022

160 children and young people have participated in the Jèrriais Section of the Jersey Eisteddfod this week - the first time it has been held online.The young islanders read their poems in Jersey’s native language live over video-conferencing ...

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Woman admits driving while three times over the limit

Sunday 23 January 2022

A woman is facing prison after pleading guilty to driving while nearly three times over the legal limit in the early hours of the morning, damaging several parked cars around Snow Hill in the process.Joanna Pinto (47) appeared in the Magistrate's Court on Thursday, admitting to drink-driving after b...

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Islanders asked to clock up their steps for cancer research

Sunday 23 January 2022

Channel Islanders are being asked to walk 10,000 steps every day this March to help raise funds for cancer research.Cancer Research UK is encouraging islanders to sign up to their ‘Walk All Over Cancer’ e...

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