Jersey's rate of inflation has fallen slightly - to 3.9%
That is down from 4.3% in September, but still double the UK's.
Prices are still rising steeply, but not quite as steeply as they were.
The rise in the cost of living was largely driven by more expensive rents, mortgages, household services and motoring costs.
We are paying more for everything in life, except for clothes and shoes which are around 6% cheaper.
The comparable RPI figure for the UK for year to the end of December is 2%.
Training and Q&A offered to highlight skin cancer risks
Hairdressers and massage therapists are among professionals in Jersey being encouraged to take up training to spot the signs of skin cancer.
Free Portuguese short-film screening for film festival
A free Portuguese short film screening 'Film Luso' is forming part of the 13th Parish Film Festival.
Ballet based on Jersey legend comes to the island
Ballet d’Jèrri is bringing a haunting island legend to its home after success in London.
New vibrant town workspace brings together desks with disco balls
A new collaborative work space in St Helier is hoping to create a vibrant community of co workers and friends.
Cocaine found hidden in parcel of candles
A man from Stockport been jailed for smuggling cocaine into Jersey hidden in candles.
Manifesto booklets delivered to Jersey homes
Printed booklets containing the manifestos of 92 election candidates are being delivered to every Jersey home this week.
Fertility charity platforms mental health help
Tiny Seeds has launched a redeveloped website to better support islanders navigating the mental health impact of fertility issues.
Ombudsman issues advice about mis-sold car loans
The Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman says the compensation for car loans that is being offered in the UK does not apply to people in Jersey and Guernsey.
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