Jonathan Morris

Plymouth, West

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Change to frequency of Jersey lifestyle survey criticised

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Change to frequency of lifestyle survey criticisedBBCThe survey has been a key tool in gathering data on islanders' views according to the Government of JerseyA Jersey deputy is urging the government to ensure a lifestyle survey is conducted annually, rather than every two years as currently planned. Her proposal follows concerns raised after Statistics Jersey announced in 2024 budget cuts would force the survey to alternate years with the Children and Young Persons Survey.
Hundreds honour children's hospice pioneer

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris |Claire Manning

Hundreds honour children's hospice pioneerJonathan Morris and Claire ManningBBCMr Farwell died in March aged 68 following a diagnosis of motor neurone diseaseMore than 400 people gathered at Exeter Cathedral to celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Farwell, the co-founder and former chief executive of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). The memorial service was also live streamed to hundreds more across the region.
Plymouth NHS Trust's new chief executive 'privileged' to join

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

New chief 'privileged' to join Plymouth NHS TrustJonathan MorrisUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustNeil Macdonald is in charge of an operation with about 11,000 staffUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has appointed Neil Macdonald as its new chief executive. Mr Macdonald, who will begin his role on 6 October, joins from Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, where he has served as chief executive since 2018.
Jersey Scottish Football Club upset after new home setback

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Jersey football club upset after new home setbackJersey ScottishJersey Scottish FC runs training sessions for boys and girls aged five to 15A Jersey football club has said it is disappointed after missing out on a new home. Jersey Scottish FC, which runs training sessions for boys and girls aged five to 15, had hoped to relocate from Haute Vallee to Les Creux.
Wembury church collection box ripped out of wall

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Church collection box ripped out of wallJonathan MorrisSue LordIt is believed that between £70 and £100 was inside the box at the time of the theftA collection box has been forcibly removed from a stone wall outside a historic church in Devon. The incident occurred at St Werburgh Church, a Grade I listed building about 600 years old perched above Wembury Beach in Devon.
Bude centre recycles microfibres from clothes washing

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Centre recycles microfibres from clothes washingJonathan MorrisCleaner Seas GroupCSG estimates the centre could recycle 86 tonnes of microfibres each yearAn environmental technology firm has launched a microplastic recycling facility in Cornwall. Cleaner Seas Group's (CSG) centre in Bude, which received a £1m grant for the project, takes cartridges which it sells to consumers and industrial laundries to attach to their washing machines.
New offshore bank to launch in Guernsey

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

New offshore bank to launch in GuernseyBBCThe finance sector in Guernsey adds about £1.2bn to the economyA Guernsey-based bank has received authorisation from finance industry officials to launch a new offshore facility. Aston said after getting a banking licence from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission that it expected to begin taking deposits in the second quarter of 2026.
Guernsey to launch cyber security centre

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonathan Morris

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The Guernsey Cyber Security Centre will provide expert guidance to individuals and businessesA new cyber security centre is being established in Guernsey to bolster the island's defences against the growing threat of cyber-attacks, including fraud, ransomware and hostile activity, it has emerged.
Guernsey to launch cyber security centre

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Jonathan Morris

A new cyber security centre is being established in Guernsey to bolster the island's defences against the growing threat of cyber-attacks, including fraud, ransomware and hostile activity, it has emerged. The Guernsey Cyber Security Centre (GCSC) would provide expert guidance to individuals, businesses and public services, helping them stay safe online, said the States of Guernsey.
Guernsey Police get training on handling sexual violence crimes

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

Police trained on handling sexual violence crimesPA MediaNearly 160 sexual offences were recorded in Guernsey in 2023Officers from Guernsey Police have completed training aimed at improving the investigation of rape and serious sexual offences, bosses say. A specialist team from the UK, alongside academics from the Open University, delivered the training on Guernsey as part of the UK's Operation Soteria programme, a partnership of police, prosecutors and academics.