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“Cliff edge” warning over £80,000 family-support threshold
Families earning just above £80,000 could fall through the gaps in proposed financial support, a care charity has warned as it called for scrutiny of a potential “cliff edge” in eligibility. Family Nursing & Home Care urged consideration of whether gradually reducing the proposed £250 Family Support Payment as earnings rise would be fairer than…
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‘Midnight Joanna’ to bring evening of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, ballads and jazz
A Jersey songwriter and piano-vocalist is all set to bring his production to a popular town venue this weekend, after it sold out for three nights in Bristol. Ant Noel will perform at The Sundown this weekend to raise money…
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IN NUMBERS: Alcohol and drugs use, mental-health problems and domestic abuse among most-reported reasons for homelessness
The latest data from homelessness service providers collated by the Government of Jersey has been released – with alcohol and drugs use, mental-health problems and domestic abuse among the most-reported reasons for being homeless. The latest Homelessness in Jersey Report covers the second quarter of this year. Express took a look at the statistics… Some…
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Two-month ADHD prescriptions now being issued
Adults with ADHD are now being issued two-month prescriptions under a change designed to make medication easier to access and reduce pressure on prescribing services. It comes after Express revealed in…
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Specialist drone-detection equipment brought to Jersey as investigation continues
Specialist drone-detection equipment is now in Jersey to help agencies detect and respond to any further reports of drone activity at the Airport. The government confirmed the strengthened response in an update this afternoon, saying Jersey Airport was operating safely…
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Jersey families remortgage homes and raid pensions to fund university
Families are borrowing money, remortgaging homes and dipping into pensions to cover university costs, a student support group has warned as it calls for an overhaul of Jersey’s funding system. The Jersey Student Loan Support Group says financial pressures risk…
READ MORE >UK support sought after second evening of airport drone disruption
Jersey is seeking support from UK authorities and exploring counter-drone technology after unauthorised drone activity disrupted the airport for two consecutive evenings. Government officials and operational partners met today to review the response and prepare measures to reduce the risk…
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Les Amis finds transport solution after losing accessible vehicles
A charity supporting adults with learning disabilities has partnered with a local taxi service after having to sell both its wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Les Amis was left “short of options” after one…
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Police appeal after drone reports divert three Jersey flights
Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of multiple drones near Jersey Airport diverted three flights and sparked a major search across the west of the island last night. The first…
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From Mont Orgueil to La Moye: Jersey gets the Monopoly treatment
Families gathering around the Monopoly board this Christmas could find themselves squabbling over Mont Orgueil, being sent straight to La Moye or collecting cash to mark Liberation Day. A new Jersey…
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LISTEN: From tip-offs to dawn raids – how police piece together the clues
Five police teams set off shortly after 6am to execute warrants covering child protection and suspected drug offences. Before 7am, someone had been arrested. Express joined officers as they acted on…
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Bus station scooter trial aims to make town more accessible
Islanders and visitors who struggle to get around town on foot will be able to collect a mobility scooter directly from Liberation Station under a new trial. Jersey charity Shopmobility, which…
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Drivers urged to take care after seven squirrels caught in road accidents
Drivers are being urged to slow down after the JSPCA was called out to seven red squirrels involved in road accidents in a single day. The animal shelter described the total…
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