Jersey News

A win this weekend could see Jersey RFC back in the national rugby leagues.

Major changes have been agreed to the island's 80-year-old divorce law.

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An assisted dying service will be offered in Jersey to terminally-ill adult residents in unbearable suffering who have less than six months to live.

Introduction of a licensing system for businesses in Jersey that sell food could be delayed.

Jersey needs at least 700 people to move to the island each year to 'maintain' the working population.

Jersey's Environment Minister has announced the government will scrap a ban on importing used, non-electric vehicles to the island in 2030.

Jersey's Infrastructure Minister has announced the government and Jersey Community Land Trust will no longer be working together on a future use for Les Creux.

Dignity in Dying campaigners from Jersey and the UK are demonstrating outside the States building, and watching proceedings in person, as the Assembly takes an historic vote on assisted dying.

Travel from Jersey to the UK for medical treatment could become means-tested.

The Railway Walk path has already reopened after a landslide, despite the government predicting it would be closed for 'several weeks'.

A new social space and sports bar is opening on Beresford Street, taking a step away from traditional late-night clubbing in the aim of changing with the times.

Former Jersey Chief Minister John Le Fondré will run for election this summer.

Jersey's School of Popular Music is packing up and relocating to Château Vermont this summer, in what will be a 'dream move'.

A male suspect has been pictured flexing his arms in a photo, after being linked to a break and entry, where a motorbike and helmet were stolen.

Jersey's neurological department is overstretched, with 'dedicated' staff following inexperienced managers, a review has found.

People in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark are being asked to report any injured or dead seabirds they see on the beaches.

A person on an e-bike has been 'causing concern' between town and St Aubin for the past two weeks.

Findlay John Mackay from Dumfries, Scotland, has been jailed for more than four years for importing £17,500 worth of cocaine into Jersey.

Deputy Catherine Curtis wants Jersey's government to update the law to stop illegal taxis operating through Facebook groups,

A landslip caused by prolonged heavy rain has closed part of Jersey's Railway Walk.

Petowners are being urged to register their cats correctly, as it is revealed that around half are not microchipped, and of those that are, a significant number have outdated or no details.

Economic Development representatives from Guernsey and Jersey have continued talks about improving inter-island connectivity.

The construction firm that led the £13 million transformation of Jersey Opera House has been appointed to redevelop the airport's departures lounge.

The fund that provides financial benefits for medical services, such as subsidised GP visits, is not sustainable, the government's auditor has warned.

A St Brelade deputy is bringing a States vote to force in-person businesses in Jersey to accept cash.

Jersey driver Ross le Noa is hunting his seventh consecutive win in the Guernsey Rally.

Honorary Police have reported 12 drivers in a single morning ignoring a road closed sign on Bagatelle Road in St Saviour.

Heavy and persistent rain is forecast in the Channel Islands this afternoon and overnight.

The committee responsible for overseeing States members' conduct has called for the further suspension of Deputy Philip Ozouf.

Jersey lacks a modern, fit-for-purpose base for accessible vocational training, a scrutiny review has concluded.

Jersey artists Hayley Gibaut and Sophie Harris will continue their residency at The Stoodio in St Helier for another three years.

Women working in Jersey's public sector earned 92.2p per hour for every £1 that men did last year, according to the government's latest gender pay gap report.

Arthouse Jersey has announced the two artists selected to take up residency in the markets.

Jersey's bowling alley has reportedly been sold by its owner, MFA Bowl.

Loganair is adding more direct routes from Jersey this summer, including to Paris.

Jersey Police will have more powers to catch and prosecute drug drivers, under a planned law change.

Top dogs from both Guernsey and Jersey are competing for the ultimate regional honours – celebrating excellence across all breeds and dog sports.

There are some new picks of boys and girls names in Jersey's top 10 lists for 2025.

Most Jersey property prices have fallen by 1% in 2025, with sales rising by more than a third, despite the typical working family still only affording a mid-range one-bedroom flat.

A single retrial will be possible where a jury has failed to reach a verdict, under plans put forward by Jersey's Justice Minister.

Midwife Josephine Lane has won a national award for her 'outstanding' contribution to perinatal mental health care.

Jersey Electricity is setting up a 'Green Skills Academy' with Highlands College, to train future electricians as Low Carbon Heating Technicians.

Jersey's Royal Court needs updating to prevent more issues and delays to the trials of cases involving violence against women and girls.

Suggested guidelines have been drawn up for if a Jersey States Member is charged with a serious violent or sexual offence, after questions on how to regulate members' conduct.

Security has been reviewed at Jersey's Haute Vallee school following Monday's knife incident.

A 14-year-old boy, who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery with a blade in St Brelade, has been linked to a knife incident at Haute Vallee School.

Tom Earnshaw has been recognised as the Michelin Guide’s Young Chef of the Year as the restaurant maintains its star.

DFDS is operating an extra freight-only sailing of the Stena Vinga today (10 February) following a fire onboard the Caesarea Trader.

Haute Vallée school has reopened as Jersey Police continue to investigate a knife incident in the canteen at lunchtime on Monday (9 February).

Crush the loggerhead turtle has been recovering at New Era Veterinary Hospital after being washed up by Storm Goretti, but is now strong enough to be moved to the UK.

A fire has broken out in the engine room of the Caesarea Trader freight ship en route from Jersey to Portsmouth.

A teenager has been arrested following an incident at Haute Vallée school involving a knife.

A man allegedly knocked on the door and asked for car keys, holding a small knife.

Jersey Bulls FC 'surprised' and 'disappointed' by league restructure, which sees the undefeated women's team reset to zero points.

Passengers numbers for this year are looking much more positive, according to Ports and DFDS bosses.

Guernsey's airline is waiving the fare for young travellers between 14 and 23 February.

Jersey's government says it will draw up modern slavery legislation in response to calls from charities and community groups for better protections for migrant workers.

Jersey's rules on cremation are being modernised for the first time since the 1960s.

A driver has been admitted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Jersey.

Jersey's government wants islanders' input on the plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars.