Jersey Evening Post

The Jersey Evening Post (JEP) is a community newspaper that comes out six times a week in the Bailiwick of Jersey. For 87 years, it was printed in a larger broadsheet format, but it has since switched to a more compact tabloid size. The paper's tagline is: "At the heart of island life."

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Exclusive: A view from HMP La Moye from mystery swimmer David Law

2 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Orlando Crowcroft

JEP EXCLUSIVEButton pressed, water starts to stream. It takes 43 seconds to fill up the 2-litre bottle and I have other three. — What you need that much water for, David, swim in it? A laugh follows, opposite the fountain machine. — Yeah. I squeeze out a dry smile without looking at the inmate, fill the last bottle and walk back to my cell on gelatinous legs. It’s from the gym session moments ago.
'Appropriate' that additional oversight was carried out at Jersey Airport following restructure, Ports chief executive says

4 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

THE lifting of the “special attention” designation at Jersey Airport has been welcomed by Ports of Jersey’s chief executive, who said it was “appropriate” that additional oversight was carried out following a restructuring of the organisation. Matt Thomas said staff would now be able to “focus on their day job” after it was confirmed by the director of civil aviation that extra scrutiny at the Airport – imposed six months ago following an organisational shake-up – was no longer needed.
How did Jersey's hot weekends rank in the records?

4 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

SATURDAY was the seventh hottest June day in Jersey since records began. Temperatures reached a sweltering 32.4°C while hundreds of participants attempted the Island Walk. Friday’s high of 31.5°C makes it the twelfth highest temperature recorded in June. Records began in 1894. Temperatures dropped on Sunday and are expected to stay in the 20s through this week.
Car used to transport £350,000 of drugs into Jersey to be put up for auction

4 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

FANCY buying a car with a long and storied history? Then this black Lexus – used by an expat to transport around £350,000 of drugs on the ferry into Jersey – could be the vehicle for you. The car is to be put up for auction following a ministerial decision by the Home Affairs Minister. Tony Spencer was jailed for three years and nine months this year after importing nine kilos of cannabis worth an estimated £279,000 and 290 grams of cocaine which could have fetched £71,000.
Pier Road closed for emergency repairs to water mains

5 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

PIER Road was closed on Monday morning to allow Jersey Water to carry out “emergency repairs” to the water mains network. Islanders were still able to get to Pier Road car park via Mount Bingham, the company said. Jersey Water said it was working as quickly as possible to get the road open again. The water utility company apologised for any inconvenience caused. RelatedMore from the JEP... UK and World News Entertainment News
Can you run the economy? Former De La Salle head boy challenges readers in major new book

5 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

A FORMER head boy at De La Salle has written a book on British politics and economy which is due to be published by a major publisher later this year. Joe Mayes’ book ‘Can You Run the Economy?’ is described as a “choose-your-own-adventure” in which the reader takes on the role of UK Chancellor and is tasked with managing the nation’s finances and winning an upcoming election.
“Prevention is key - and these small actions make a big difference" - Jersey Evening Post

5 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

A BEACH safety campaign has been launched to ensure that Islanders can “enjoy Jersey’s beautiful coastline safely and responsibly”. The Building a Safer Community (BASC) initiative is a collaboration between the Jersey ambulance service, Jersey Coastguard, the Fire and Rescue Service, the States police, honorary police and the RNLI.
Animal rights group calls for Sark sheep to 'be left in peace' and race cancelled

5 days ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

SHEEP racing in Sark should be cancelled, according to an animal rights group. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) said the tradition, which sees sheep tackle a course with teddy jockeys on their backs, should involve “willing” human participants instead. In an “urgent” letter to the organising committee of the event, PETA said the sheep did not “consent” to participating in the “confusing and stressful event” and should instead “be left in peace”.
'Why I'm walking': Islanders share their personal reasons for taking part in the Island Walk

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

IT would be impossible for the JEP to highlight all the worthy causes that Islanders are supporting in this year’s Island Walk, but here are some of the reasons people are taking to Jersey’s coastline today…Former Jersey FA men’s Island captain James Scott is part of a group of 12 who were closing in on their £30,000 fundraising target on Friday.
"Big hole" in St Peter gets go-ahead to support housing despite resident backlash

1 week ago | jerseyeveningpost.com | Charley-Kai John

PLANS to build a huge drainage tank in an agricultural field – unlocking dozens of affordable homes in the parish and St Ouen – has been given the green light, despite fierce objections from nearby residents who raised concerns about the “highly disruptive” scheme. The Planning Committee unanimously backed the application on Thursday.