Adoption case exposes therapy delays

        August 31, 2026

Adoption case exposes therapy delays

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-08-31

Royal Court A LACK of specialist mental-health treatment and suitable family-assessment facilities has been exposed in a Royal Court case which took almost...
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Lead Story
Adoption case exposes therapy delays
• Royal Court A LACK of specialist mental-health treatment and suitable family-assessment facilities has been exposed in a Royal Court case which took almost 90 weeks to resolve and ended with a toddler being freed for adoption.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Jersey
Sunny periods, but the odd shower possible at first.
Local
18°C
Overcast · High 20° · Low 17°
Wind
20mph
Fresh
High Tide
09:11
10.9
Sources
25
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Local news · 4 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday
Nearly a third of looked-after children living off-Island
• ALMOST one in three children in the care of the Children’s Minister were living in off-Island facilities at the start of June, new figures have revealed.
• As of 1 June 2026, 17 of Jersey’s 57 looked-after children were accommodated outside the Island.
• This compared with 14 of 61 children at the beginning of January 2024.
Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday
Milking it! Jersey Dairy ramps up production of new product
• Pictured: Jersey Dairy's new product, kefir, has proven so popular their latest batch is double the original.
• JERSEY DAIRY Jersey Dairy is doubling production of its newest product after selling out its first batch in less than two weeks.
• It's new kefir product was first made at the start of August.
Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday
Think you know your stuff? Charity puts Islanders’ trivia skills to the test
• young people playing a quiz with pens in their hands in a pub.
• Only the hands show. brighter table Islanders are being challenged to put their general knowledge to the test – while helping support people severely affected by mental illness and their families.
Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday
Islanders invited to first 'Volunteering in Sport Fair'
• Islanders are being invited to Jersey's first 'Volunteering in Sport Fair.'
Jobs · 5 vacancies
Jobs in Jersey
Fresh official vacancies from gov.je.
Government of Jersey — JobsHCA/ Support worker at Personal Touch Care Services LtdJoin Our Caring Team as a Community Health Care Assistant Are you seeking a rewarding career change? Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives? At Personal Touch Care Services Ltd, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to the people of Jersey since 2013. We are expanding our team and invite you to be part of our compassionate and professional workforce. Benefits • Competitive salar View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsTrainee Engineer at Fox Managed Services (CI) LimitedPurpose of the Role The Trainee Engineer will support the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of mobility, healthcare and assistive living equipment across the Channel Islands. This is a development role designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in engineering. Through structured training, mentoring and hands-on experience, you will develop the technical, safety and customer service skills View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsOccupational Health Technician at Health Partners Group LimitedWe are seeking an Occupational Health Technicians to join our team in Jersey. In this role, you will be required to visit client sites to deliver high-quality health surveillance services. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a vital part in ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees across a range of industries. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to expand their ski View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsOnline Store Administrator and Operations Assistant at Leonidas ChocolatesFull-Time (Permanent) and Part-Time (Flexible / School Hours) We are hiring proactive team members to support our growing online store (chocolate-express.co.uk). Online Admin and Customer Support: Print/process online orders, complete shipping docs, and handle customer queries via email, phone, and website chat. Focus purely on order admin during major trade periods (Christmas, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Easter). Han View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsExperienced Gardener/Landscaper at Gardening Solutions JerseyGardeners, Landscapers and General Labourers Wanted We are looking for experienced gardeners and landscapers, as well as reliable general labourers, to join our growing team. For gardening and landscaping roles, experience is preferred, particularly with: - Hedge cutting - Lawn mowing - Strimming - General garden maintenance - Landscaping work such as fencing, paving, decking or similar However, experience is not ess View vacancy →
Sport · 4 items
Jersey sport
Latest sport stories from the island press.
Jersey Evening Post — SportUrgent call for marshals ahead of RBC Race for KidsST HELIER, JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29, 2019: The RBC Race for the Kids race during the RBC Super League Triathlon Jersey on September 29, 2019 in St Helier, Jersey. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Superleague Triathlon) ORGANISERS of the Supertri Pro Series Final have issued an urgent appeal f Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportDeparture of Bulls stars testament to Island pathwaySofia Rodrigues (right) will play in Southern Region Women's Football League Division One South for Bournemouth Sports Reserves Picture: ROB CURRIE JERSEY Bulls Women are increasingly becoming a springboard for players looking to test themselves in the English football pyramid. Following Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportHillclimb aces set to thrillA wide array of cars and bikes will be taking on these challenging hills over the weekend for the CVMRC's Festival of Speed Picture: JERSEYMOTORINGMEDIA A BLOCKBUSTER weekend of adrenaline-pumping hillclimb action is set to close out the season in style with the Classic Vintage & Modern Racing Cl Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportLe Brun joins eliteJersey's Matt Le Brun proved that he's up there with the UK's best supermoto riders over the weekend, overcoming several challenges en route to taking the S1 Elite title at Oliver's Mount Picture: BJB.PHOTOS JERSEY’S Matt Le Brun proved he is up there with the nation’s elite riders this past wee Read sport →
Local utility · Practical note
Today in Jersey
Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.
Official notices · 8 items
Official notices and public business
Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.
Government of Jersey news · GovernmentMinimum wage consultation period extendedThe Jersey Employment Forum has extended the time available for those who wish to respond to the consultation exercise, in the light of recent interest. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentFire Service urges continued vigilance after open land fireThe States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging Islanders to remain alert to the risk of wildfires, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentJersey students receive their GCSE resultsJersey students have received their GCSE and other equivalent qualifications results today. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentStatement on the minimum wageThe Chief Minister and Minister for Sustainable Economic Development have clarified the Government’s position following recent comments on Jersey’s statutory minimum wage Open source →digitalStates propositions · States AssemblyP.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyMacroom Buffalo Mozzarella and Macroom Buffalo Bocconcini (Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products) – Recall NoticeSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsJersey Child Measurement Programme 2025 to 2026The Jersey Child Measurement Programme (JCMP) measures the height and weight of children in Reception class (aged 4 and 5) and Year 6 (aged 10 to 11), to assess overweight and obesity levels in children and primary schools.This report summarises the key findings of the JCMP for Jersey for the school year 2025 to 2026.The report contains analyses of height, Body Mass Index (BMI) classification rates by age and sex as Open source →Jersey Fire & Rescue Service · Public safetyOn-Call Firefighter training at the former Oaklands Lodge siteSource: Jersey Fire & Rescue Service. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →
Resident Desk · official
Public notices and resident checks
Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
Official notice: Minimum wage consultation period extended. The Jersey Employment Forum has extended the time available for those who wish to respond to the consultation exercise, in the light of recent interest. Open source ->Official notice: Fire Service urges continued vigilance after open land fire. The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging Islanders to remain alert to the risk of wildfires, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures Open source ->Official notice: Jersey students receive their GCSE results. Jersey students have received their GCSE and other equivalent qualifications results today. Open source ->Official notice: Statement on the minimum wage. The Chief Minister and Minister for Sustainable Economic Development have clarified the Government’s position following recent comments on Jersey’s statutory minimum wage Open source ->Official notice: P.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026. States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides · St Helier
Times shown local to Jersey.
03:35
▼ Low
1.3m
09:11
▲ High
10.9m
15:47
▼ Low
1.5m
21:26
▲ High
11.0m
Source:Ports of Jersey tide tables (St Helier)
What's On · 22 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 22 priority public listings from 22 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
31 Aug · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubBouley Bay Hill Climb31 Aug · The Atlantic HotelSummer Bank Holiday BBQ and Beats1, 3, 8 & 10 Sep · Jersey Development CompanyWellness at The Waterfront3–6 Sep · Butterfield Jersey RegattaButterfield Jersey Regatta4 Sep · Curfew SpeakeasyVoices of the 1940s5 Sep · Healing Waves x The WatersplashCamper Convoy & Campout + Watersplash Day Event5 Sep · Jersey Farmers MarketsJersey Farmers Market5, 6, 12 & 13 Sep · Westhill Country HotelSummer BBQs5 Sep · Jersey Opera HouseUK Pink Floyd Experience6 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotorcycle Trials10 Sep · Jersey Premier BrassJersey Premier Brass' Summer Concerts11 Sep · Jersey HeritageCastle Chase11–12 Sep · Regen GatheringRegen Gathering 202611–12 Sep · Weekender JerseyWeekender 202612–13 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubBeach Racing at Millbrook12–13 Sep · ArtHouse JerseyCollins Pop Up Exhibition Series: Rebecca Coley12 Sep · Genuine JerseyGenuine Jersey Artisans' Market in St Aubin12 Sep · Ports of JerseyThe Jersey Dragon Boat Festival13 Sep · l'HorizonWedding Showcase at L'Horizon Beach Hotel31 Aug; 1–5 Sep · Jersey Open Shore Angling Festival - JOSAFJersey Open Shore Angling Festival | JOSAF31 Aug; 1–13 Sep · Jersey HeritageSeeing The Light Exhibition2, 4, 6, 9, 11 & 13 Sep · Jersey HeritageTudor Falconer at Mont Orgueil Castle
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Local fact · this day
Did you know? · Jersey
The Battle of Jersey was fought on 6 January 1781, when Baron de Rullecourt's French force seized St Helier before being defeated in the Royal Square.
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Jersey Culture · fact and history
This day in Jersey
Fact
Jersey Airport is recorded as a airport associated with Jersey.
Jèrriais
Man Bieau P'tit Jèrri — My beautiful little Jersey — the island's anthem in Jèrriais
Today · Outlook
The shape of the day ahead
Sunny periods, but the odd shower possible at first. Wind 20 mph. Highs of 20°C.
Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day. 
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