Jersey News

Thousands of islanders basked in the August heat to watch the once-in-a-generation partial solar eclipse.

It's that time of year again... A-level results day!

A new campaign has been launched to strengthen support for Jersey families facing off-island treatment journeys.

Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the government is continuing to press for action to prevent some passengers being denied boarding following the introduction of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.

A rare solar eclipse - where the moon covers the sun, blocking its light - will start at around 6:15 pm this evening (12 August).

Around 4,000 will be getting a £300 fine for not filing their 2025 tax return in time.

With the island entering a fourth heatwave of this summer, 1 in 8 of all heatwaves in Jersey since records began 132 years ago have occurred this year.

Just like at the World Cup, Jersey's Battle of Flowers is introducing hydration breaks!

We're told that anything we can do to create more wild spaces - no matter how small - will make Jersey's environment more resilient to extreme weather.

This year's Jersey to France challenge has raised a record-breaking amount for Dementia Jersey.

The Battle of Flowers Association has issued a statement in response to concerns expressed about its fireworks finale to this week's Moonlight Parade.

The new Housing Minister, Deputy Malcom Ferey, has told Channel 103 that creating mobility in the property market is one of his main priorities for this political term.

Nearly 800 people in Jersey have opted out of having their personal data shared with credit reference agencies.

Jersey's open water swimming community is celebrating a big summer!

A surprise flash mob took over Trenton Square to mark the official launch of a new Dementia Jersey campaign.

We'll experience a rare partial solar eclipse here in Jersey next week, but if you want to watch it, get prepared now!

A Madagascar mongoose pair has joined Jersey Zoo!

For three decades, Channel Island websites have used unique internet domains.

The skate park in the reversing bays at South Hill will go ahead, despite an appeal to block it.

A donor has pledged to match every pound raised for Dementia Jersey through this weekend's Jersey–France Challenge, up to a total of £20,000.

The number of properties changing hands in Jersey is up by more than a third, as the cost of the average home increases to £626,000.

Rugby preseason training has started, and Jersey women are welcoming new players.

Couples who want to continue filing joint tax returns must opt in by 30 September 2026.

Work is due to start soon on installing a new radar system at Jersey Airport.

Channel 103 has been told that the reason why many Jersey supermarket fridges and freezers have been empty recently is because of the hot weather.

A Jersey grower says the weather may change farming, but that we can adapt, rather than fear not being able to provide for ourselves.

Jersey's government has appointed a new CEO.

New membership packages have been created for Aquasplash as Jersey's government prepares to take over the swimming pool on the Waterfront.

Public BBQ sites at St Catherine, La Crete and Pine Walk have been closed because of wildfire risks.

Jersey's government says a new specialist team will give help to vulnerable teenagers earlier.

Hashbrown and Dauphinoise’s half-sister has finally got a name.

160 mums in Jersey can now benefit from a free breast pump loan service, thanks to funding from the Jersey Community Foundation.

Jersey Water is warning that supplies are falling quickly, as people are again urged to save water wherever possible.

Jersey Fire and Rescue says a grass fire near La Collette is now under control.

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a car was stolen from Don Farm.

Organisers are promising 2026 CI Pride will be the "biggest celebration yet".

Jersey's town centre has bloomed again in the Battle of Flowers build-up!

Forecasters are changing the way they issue weather warnings for the Channel Islands.

Jersey's Assistant Minister with responsibility for sport says she hopes the island can 'build on' the success from the Commonwealth Games.

Damien Molony, as Bergerac, is heading back to Jersey to solve a brand-new case in a third series of the detective drama.

Channel 103 reveals the acts that will be taking Jersey back to the eighties at next month's Weekender.

A rare sketchbook donated to the Société Jersiaise is provides a unique window into Jersey in the 19th Century.

Jersey won its first Commonwealth Games Medal in 36 years in what's been called a 'different' games for the squad.

The 150kg Aldabra tortoises, Mike and Biggy, have travelled more than 200 miles by ferry and road for specialist CT scans.

The court heard 53 year old Donna Bentley committed the offences in the 1990s.

A '90 Faces' photographic exhibit celebrating the National Trust for Jersey's 90th birthday has been unveiled by the Lieutenant Governor on behalf of The King, the Trust's Patron.

This year's Island Walk was a record-breaker.

Some of the world’s top padel players are in Jersey for an international tournament!

More than half a million pounds has been gifted to charitable organisations and community groups in Guernsey and Jersey.

Health and Care and Diabetes Jersey have committed to accelerating access to closed-loop insulin pumps for islanders.

The Jersey swimming coach who taught Filip Nowacki as a youngster says the teenager's Commonwealth Games gold medal will change his life forever.

British Airways passengers, travelling from Jersey to Heathrow before 12pm, can now drop hold luggage the evening before they travel.

One of the UK's biggest and best-loved 80s music festivals is coming to Jersey for the very first time later this summer.

Jersey businesses are being urged to 'start taking some responsibility' when it comes to data protection.

Six graffiti art panels have been unveiled, as work continues to build the Ann Street Youth Centre.

A woman has escaped with minor injuries after being hit by a car on the pelican crossing near the Gunsight café.

Nine Channel Islands products have been recognised by one of the world’s leading food and drink accreditation schemes.

Filip Nowacki has won gold for Jersey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

A group of Jersey firefighters will be scaling Ben Nevis alongside their children, in memory of a dad and son who were killed in 2023.

Jersey Airport's new Managing Director has apologised after long delays at security this morning (28 July), which led to some people missing their flights.

A three-year project is underway to discover more about the prehistoric landscape close to La Hougue Bie.

Sprinter Jamie Oldham is now the fastest in Jersey to run the men's 100m, and did it in the heats of the Commonwealth Games.

A 13-year-old girl will be cycling 464 miles over six weeks - the same distance from her home in Jersey to the hospital where her sister is receiving care.

Officials in the Gironde region have told tourists to stay away and are considering evacuating the city of Bordeaux as the flames 'arrive at the city's gates'.

Jersey police are looking for information following a serious assault on Saturday evening (25 July) at Havre des Pas Festival.

Jersey Police say the number of reported domestic abuse incidents made during the World Cup is encouraging.

Jersey teenage sensation Filip Nowacki has won silver in the men’s 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games.

Jersey swimming star Filip Nowacki is into the final of the 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The festival brings the promenade to life with a full day of live music, street performers, creative workshops, and food stalls.

The Channel Islands rugby team play their second ever game this weekend - and this time in Jersey.

The price of heating oil and other fuels increased by 53.5% over the year, while petrol and oil increased by 18.0%.

A 39-year-old Essex man has been jailed for attempting to smuggle cannabis into Jersey by hiding it in and around the bumpers of his car.

During an emergency transfer from Sark to Guernsey, Harriet Magell was born.

A Jersey drug trafficker, who called himself 'The Accredited Dealer' has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

Two Jersey men who were involved in an attempt to import cocaine into the island have been sentenced.

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