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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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IN NUMBERS: Inflation rising as Middle East conflict fuels costs
Higher fuel costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East were among the biggest factors influencing a continued rise in Jersey’s inflation rate, according to the latest report from Statistics Jersey. Published today, the Retail Prices Index for September…
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Work to consider MPA compensation “in progress” as government provides update on marine plan
Work to consider “compensatory measures” for fishermen whose livelihoods have been impacted by the island’s network of Marine Protected Areas – which was expanded earlier this year – remains “in progress”, according to a new government report. The Marine Spatial Plan Annual Progress Report 2025, published yesterday, provides a breakdown of the objectives being achieved…
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Guitarist avoids jail for heroin importation
A man from Hull avoided a prison sentence after attempting to import 11g of heroin into the island. John Ansell (49) was stopped by Customs officials on 5 September this year…
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Drive to encourage young people to return to Jersey proposed
Ministers should develop a dedicated strategy towards encouraging young people to return to Jersey after the university studies, a backbencher has said. In an amendment to the government’s strategic priorities, Deputy Lee Carpenter said that the government should do “all…
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Government schools to close on Friday as island prepares for storm
Storm Austen, which is predicted to hit Jersey on Thursday evening, will mean the closure of all government schools on Friday, as islanders were warned to avoid outdoor activity tomorrow morning. Education Minister Catherine Curtis took the decision to close…
READ MORE >Two gas workers guilty over Haut du Mont explosion
Two Island Energy workers have been convicted of unlawfully killing ten people in the Haut du Mont explosion – with the company also found guilty of health and safety offences. Jurors today found Neil Armstrong (58) and John Wright (60)…
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Islanders’ views sought on buying and selling homes in Jersey
Islanders and property professionals are being invited to share their experiences of buying and selling homes in Jersey. It comes as part of a public consultation launched by Housing Minister Malcolm…
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First Jersey backyard ultra to find ‘last crapaud crawling’
One of running’s quirkiest – and hardest – race formats is due to make its Jersey debut to find out who the ‘last Crapaud crawling’ is in Jersey’s first-ever backyard ultra…
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Fire-service improvements delayed despite “extreme” risks
Fire Service improvements are being deferred because of resource constraints – despite warnings of “extreme” risks linked to safety, training and the monitoring of operational standards. A government response to a…
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Tributes paid to “a wonderful, kind and intelligent man who contributed so much to Jersey”
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful, kind and intelligent” islander who spent decades contributing to the study and appreciation of Jersey’s natural history. Roger Long, a former president of the…
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Value Jersey chief’s job not “relevant” to modern day slavery legislation, minister says
THE appointment of an offshore recruitment chief as chair of the Value Jersey political movement is not “particularly relevant” to the slated introduction of modern slavery legislation, the Home Affairs Minister…
READ MORE >Storm Austen to bring gusts of up to 75mph to Jersey
Winds gusting up to 75mph could hit Jersey on Friday as Storm Austen brings a risk of travel disruption, damage and localised flooding. The first named storm of the season is…
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