Battle to clamp down on drink-driving

        October 6, 2026

Battle to clamp down on drink-driving

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-10-06

There is "no such thing as an innocent drink-driver", the police chief has said after a worrying week that saw eight people appear before the courts....
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Lead Story
Battle to clamp down on drink-driving
• There is "no such thing as an innocent drink-driver", the police chief has said after a worrying week that saw eight people appear before the courts.
• Despite regular enforcement activity and repeated warnings from the States and honorary forces, officers continue to see a troubling number of people driving under the influence.
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Today in Jersey
Sunny periods but perhaps misty or foggy at first, the chance of a shower later.
Local
15°C
Overcast · High 23° · Low 14°
Wind
10mph
Moderate
High Tide
16:03
8.8
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Government of Jersey news · GovernmentGovernment of Jersey announces Budget 2027 and Common Strategic Policy 2026 to 2030The Council of Ministers has today lodged its proposed Budget for 2027 and Common Strategic Policy Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentJersey pensioners to receive 4.7% increase in Old Age PensionJersey pensioners will receive a 4.7% increase in the Old Age Pension from the beginning of October, with someone receiving a full-rate pension getting just over £14 more a week to a new figure of £312.48 Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentCustomer Hub launches weekly Quiet Hour to support a more inclusive experienceThe Government of Jersey Customer Hub at Union Street will introduce a weekly Quiet Hour from Thursday 1 October, providing a calmer environment for Islanders accessing services and support Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentEconomic Development Ministers discuss inter-island opportunitiesEconomic Development Ministers from Jersey and Guernsey meet to discuss inter-island opportunities Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentYoung people encouraged to have their say as Statistics Jersey launch the 2026 Children and Young People’s SurveyYoung people in Jersey will have the opportunity to have their views heard this autumn as Statistics Jersey launch the Jersey Children and Young People’s Survey Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyPot Noodle Piri Piri Chicken (Unilever) recallSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsPublic Sector Staffing Statistics 2026The Council of Ministers and the States Employment Board (SEB) are committed to increasing statistical reporting relating to the public sector workforce in Jersey. The public have a right to good quality, detailed information on public sector employment. To help enable this, People Services are committed to and will be releasing public sector staffing statistics at a minimum of 6-monthly intervals. Public 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 →
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Official notice: Government of Jersey announces Budget 2027 and Common Strategic Policy 2026 to 2030. The Council of Ministers has today lodged its proposed Budget for 2027 and Common Strategic Policy Open source ->Official notice: Jersey pensioners to receive 4.7% increase in Old Age Pension. Jersey pensioners will receive a 4.7% increase in the Old Age Pension from the beginning of October, with someone receiving a full-rate pension getting just over £14 more a week to a new figure of £312.48 Open source ->Official notice: Customer Hub launches weekly Quiet Hour to support a more inclusive experience. The Government of Jersey Customer Hub at Union Street will introduce a weekly Quiet Hour from Thursday 1 October, providing a calmer environment for Islanders accessing services and support Open source ->Official notice: Economic Development Ministers discuss inter-island opportunities. Economic Development Ministers from Jersey and Guernsey meet to discuss inter-island opportunities Open source ->Official notice: Young people encouraged to have their say as Statistics Jersey launch the 2026 Children and Young People’s Survey. Young people in Jersey will have the opportunity to have their views heard this autumn as Statistics Jersey launch the Jersey Children and Young People’s Survey Open source ->
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3.8m
16:03
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8.8m
22:49
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3.1m
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An Abbey of St Helier was founded in 1155 on the tidal islet that later became Elizabeth Castle, near the hermitage where the saint is said to have lived.
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