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2+ day, 3+ hour ago (8+ words) Jersey prison launches football coaching scheme'Jersey Evening Post...
Big Read: With so much abuse on social media... Should our next crop of politicians be given monitoring support?
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1194+ words) IT is'expected that those putting themselves forward in an election open themselves to public scrutiny. But, social media now allows voters direct, and almost unfettered, access to candidates, being a valuable tool for political debate, but also leaving those who…...
Call for witnesses to alleged assault on Springfield Road
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (114+ words) WITNESSES to an alleged assault that took place on Springfield Road are being encouraged to contact the States police. The incident took place on Monday 16 March at around 1.30pm near the junction with St Saviour's Road. Police said a young man…...
“Disappointment” in “poor” response to Health Partnership Board plans
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (319+ words) The Health Minister has expressed his "great disappointment" in the "poor" response to plans to give professionals a stronger voice in Jersey's healthcare system. In a message circulated to those working within the healthcare sector, Deputy Tom Binet urged staff…...
Bob Marley's dreadlock up for auction in Jersey for £25,000
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (357+ words) THE first genuine piece of Bob Marley's hair to come up for auction in over 20 years will be sold in Jersey next week. The 1.5-inch dreadlock is set to be auctioned on Thursday 9 April at St Helier-based company JC Auctions....
Campaigners hail "very strong message" sent by ground-mounted solar debate
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (344+ words) CAMPAIGNERS seeking to bolster the protection of agricultural land against ground-mounted solar developments have hailed the "very strong message" sent by politicians after a proposition " stemming from a paper petition signed by hundreds of people " was approved. The proposition, brought…...
Members debate proposals for better deal for migrant workers
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (395+ words) THE States Assembly has given partial support for proposed reforms to the Island's work permit system in the last debate of this term of office. Deputy Beatriz Por'e asked her fellow politicians to support a review into the feasibility of…...
Zutons frontman confirmed for acoustic Lib gig
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (189+ words) THE lead singer of the Zutons is the latest name to be announced for a special event to be held in the Royal Square in May. Dave McCabe, who is best known for writing and performing the hit Valerie, will…...
Social media star is “going to help people” with hair product
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (334+ words) A FORMER Le Rocquier student who has amassed over 38 million online followers has turned his attention to launching a scalp health product aimed at reducing hair loss. Kristen Hanby " part prankster, part musician, part slapstick comedian " successfully transformed his struggling…...
“Crisis” or the not-so-new norm?
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (479+ words) IT was, at times, hard to shake the sense during last week's cost of living Question Time event that two conversations were happening at once " both important, but related, but both continually missing each other: what governments see and what…...