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Islanders wake to fallen trees and travel disruption as Storm Austen continues
Winds of 85mph were recorded in Jersey last night as Storm Austen continues to batter the island. The severe storm reached top speeds at around 4am this morning, but severe gale F9 winds continue to blow across the island from a west to northwest direction. Many services and businesses are closed this morning, while others…
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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 vehicle was no longer fit for purpose and the other became too small for the wheelchairs its service users require. Jersey taxi booking service…
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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 edition of the board game was unveiled yesterday, more…
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Fresh bid to end charities’ annual funding uncertainty
Charities delivering essential public services should receive longer-term funding agreements, a backbencher has proposed – following warnings that uncertainty over government support has left organisations facing redundancies and the risk of financial collapse. Deputy Hilary Jeune has lodged an amendment…
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Road closures have been put in place after a gas leak was discovered near St Saviour’s Hill. Work is expected to take place overnight and into tomorrow morning. The leak is at the junction of Deloraine Road and St Saviour’s…
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Cracking down: Extra police patrols after eggs thrown at homes, cars and buses
Police are stepping up patrols over half-term and Halloween after receiving reports of eggs being thrown at homes, cars and buses. States of Jersey Police said officers would carry out additional…
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Upturned boat recovered after lifeboat call-out off Gorey
An upturned boat has been brought safely ashore after a trawler spotted it around three nautical miles east of Gorey this morning. Jersey Coastguard requested the launch of the Jersey Lifeboat…
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Islanders urged to check bonfires for hedgehogs after Storm Austen
Islanders preparing bonfires are being urged to check for hedgehogs before lighting them – with just one night enough for an animal to move into a woodpile. Gill Morgan, from the…
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Liberation Station safety works aim to prevent double-decker crashes
A height restriction barrier is to be installed at Liberation Station as part of safety improvements following three crashes involving double-decker buses in ten years. Work at the entrance is expected…
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Businesses’ failure to claim apprentice support puzzles officials
Why some businesses did not claim government funding to support their apprentices “remains a bit of a mystery” to the Economy Department, a scrutiny panel has heard. The funding was available…
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Nature is “not an optional extra”, charity warns over government priorities
Jersey’s government has been accused of making a “fundamental strategic error” by leaving protection of the natural environment out of its 11 proposed priorities for the next four years. Jersey Trees…
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