Sunday, 9 August 2026

“The planning system should not be an obstacle to growth – but it is not growth at all costs"

Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Jersey readers this morning.

Jersey Evening Post

“The planning system should not be an obstacle to growth – but it is not growth at all costs"

Le Hocq, St Clement. Sir Mark Boleat, senator and Minister for Planning and Regulation 23/7/26 Picture: ROB CURRIE THE creation of distinct Planning...

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Daily checks

Weather and tide

A little cloudy at first, otherwise sunny.

17.6°C | West to southwest light F2 to 3, veering west light F3, occasionally moderate F4.

St Helier tide table linked in the issue.

What matters

Local consequences

Jail for man who kicked police officer in testicles
Airline moves to reassure customers after closing Southampton hub
Woman given community service for MDMA tablets
FOCUS: "Merlin's story is a reminder that sometimes animals choose their own families"

Lead stories

Local news

Jersey Evening Post

Jail for man who kicked police officer in testicles

Magistrates Court, Union Street, St Helier Picture: ROB CURRIE AN Islander who kicked an arresting police officer in the testicles before kicking...

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Jersey Evening Post

Airline moves to reassure customers after closing Southampton hub

AN airline has moved to reassure its passengers that a lifeline route to and from Jersey will be unaffected by the closure of a UK hub. Loganair,...

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Jersey Evening Post

Woman given community service for MDMA tablets

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Bailiwick Express Jersey

FOCUS: "Merlin's story is a reminder that sometimes animals choose their own families"

Merlin the cat is a familiar sight at the Healing Waves surf therapy centre, where he has lived for the past three years after repeatedly making his...

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