Retrospective planning applications ‘assessed on their merits’, government say
APPLICATIONS seeking retrospective permission for planning amendments are judged on “merit” and assessed “in the same way as any…
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‘We have to view water as a precious and finite resource’
Mark Bowden, head of water resilience and emergency planning at Jersey Water, tells Emily Moore why small, repeatable habits can make a big difference to local supplies IF there is one topic that British people are good at talking about, it is the weather, and with the Island having seen everything from storms to droughts…
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JRFC dig deep in difficult away clash at Old Albanians
SOMETIMES scorelines fail to represent a full picture – and for Jersey RFC to claim a bonus try point from their difficult trip to Old Albanians on Saturday showed the character of the side. Old Albanians 57 Tries: L. Natui 5′, J. Eves 9′, M. Davies 21′, M. Westcombe-Evans 32′, C. Gray 41′, A. Noot…
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Loganair remains “exposed” to ongoing fuel price volatility, says chief executive
LOGANAIR remains “exposed” to global fuel market volatility, the chief executive of the airline has said in the wake of scrutiny over surcharges implemented to help it maintain “a financially sustainable operation”. Luke Farajallah said that the Scottish carrier, which began serving Jersey towards the end of last year following the collapse of Blue Islands,…
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Teenager put ‘banger’ through letterbox
A TEENAGER who followed a woman home and put a small firework through her letterbox has admitted a string of offences. Shayne Evans (19) pleaded guilty to six offences, including malicious damage, assaulting a police officer and attempting to damage…


