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Unauthorised doggy daycare business to close after losing planning appeal

2 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

A dog daycare business has been left with nine months to cease its “unauthorised activities” on a field in St Martin after a retrospective attempt to formalise the site’s use was rejected due to concerns over a loss of “good quality agricultural land”. Assistant Environment Minister Mike Jackson has dismissed two appeals submitted by The Barkley Club following an independent review by a planning inspector.
Islander behind dangerous driving sentencing petition welcomes approval of new traffic offence

2 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

An islander who started a petition seeking higher penalties for those who cause death by dangerous driving has welcomed a new traffic offence created in the wake of the hit-and-run collision that killed Dean and Charlie Lowe. Sophie Reid thanked Deputy Catherine Curtis and Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan after the States Assembly voted unanimously in favour of Deputy Curtis’s proposition, yesterday.
Concerns special Muratti sailing could impact freight supplies

2 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

The Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns over the potential impact on freight supplies that could be caused by DFDS’s decision to redirect one of its ships to enable inter-island travel for the Muratti. Chamber CEO Murray Norton made the comments after the Danish shipping firm altered its schedule to enable a “one-off return trip” between Jersey and Guernsey on Saturday to help football fans watch the women’s and men’s Muratti Vase finals.
WATCH: Replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship to visit Jersey

3 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

Jersey is set to welcome a full-scale replica of the largest of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his discovery of America. Nao Santa María will be open to the public this Saturday and Sunday at the Albert Pier between 10:00 and 20:00. The original vessel was the leading ship in Columbus’s fleet, which set sail from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera (Huelva) on August 3rd 1492.
Trinity becomes fourth parish to receive Jersey Living Wage employer accreditation

3 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

Trinity has received accreditation as a “Jersey Living Wage” employer – becoming the fourth parish to have done so – with those behind the campaign hoping the remaining eight parishes will follow. The accreditation was secured through a campaign run by Catholic social action charity Caritas Jersey, which is licensed by the Living Wage Foundation in the UK to manage and co-ordinate the promotion of a “living wage” in the Island.
Inter-island ferry en route to Channel Islands

3 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

A 316-seat catamaran that will be used to provide a new inter-island ferry service is due to arrive in local waters later this month. Islands Unlimited – led by former Guernsey Harbour Master Chad Murray – is set to use San Pawl on daily sailings between Guernsey and Jersey from 30 May. In an update, Mr Murray said that the high-speed vessel had been safely loaded onto a carrier ship and is now making its way from Malta to the Channel Islands. San Pawl is due to arrive in St Peter Port on 17 May.
Full Fort Regent closure "the best option for the public", says Minister

4 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

A full closure of Fort Regent has been deemed “the best option for the public” to enable plans for a major refurbishment of the ageing site, according to the Infrastructure Minister – who said a shuttering of the facility “could be mandated on any day due to critical infrastructure failure”.
Hopes that specialist courts could help "break the cycle" of addiction

4 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | Megan Davies

“Really good parents” who are struggling with issues like drugs or alcohol could be helped by a specialist court that meets families every other week in an effort to help them break the cycle of addiction. With addiction one of the most common reasons for children to be removed from their families, enthusiasm is growing for the introduction of a Family Drug and Alcohol Court in Jersey.
Teacher takes on seven marathons in seven days to support neurodiverse islanders

6 days ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

A neurodivergent teacher is getting ready to tackle seven marathon-length runs in seven days across the UK and Channel Islands later this year to raise money for charity and help inspire other neurodiverse young people. James Hadley-Piggin will be taking on runs in England, Wales, Guernsey, Sark, and Jersey between 18 and 24 August, fundraising for AllMatters Neurodiverse – which aims to promote understanding and awareness of neurodiversity in the island.
"Thank you for helping to carry the memory forward"

1 week ago | bailiwickexpress.com | James Jeune

As islanders gathered for the 80th anniversary of Jersey’s Liberation, the Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, spoke of theneed to ensure the occasion “is never reduced to a date in the diary” but “remains alive in our words, our actions, and our understanding”. You can read his speech in full below…“Your Excellency, Chief Minister, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen,Welcome to the celebration of the eightieth year since Jersey’s Liberation from occupation, Liberation Day, our National Day.