"Bullish" prosecution claim as doctor appeals voyeurism conviction

• A doctor who was training at the Jersey General Hospital when he was caught taking videos of other men using urinals sought to appeal his conviction in the Royal Court this morning.
• Diego Balassini was convicted of nine counts of voyeurism in January this year.
• The 28-year-old had filmed men using urinals at town bars

Today in Jersey

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · today FOCUS: Female surf festival hopes to inspire more Islanders to hit the waves • A new women-only surf festival is aiming to encourage more girls into the water by breaking down the barriers that can make surfing feel intimidating. • Jersey Surf School owner Jake Powell is launching Good Vibrations: Girlz Edition in a bid to tackle what he believes is becoming an increasingly male-dominated sport. • The first women-only edition

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Days left to help shape next year’s minimum wage • ISLANDERS have until Friday to have their say on how much Jersey's minimum wage should increase from April 2027. • The Jersey Employment Forum is seeking views from workers, employers and the wider public. • Their consultation, which closes on 31 July, will help inform recommendations to the Minister for Social Security on the future minimum wage,

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Witnesses sought after alleged attack at Havre des Pas festival • EMERGENCY SERVICES States of Jersey Police Picture: DAVID FERGUSON POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a serious eye injury during an alleged assault at the Havre des Pas Festival on Saturday night. • The incident happened at around 9.34pm outside the dance tent on the beach.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Durrell plays key role in saving Mauritian gecko from invasive big-headed ants • DURRELL has played a key role in saving a tiny, rare gecko from being attacked by big-headed ants in Mauritius. • In December, 142 lesser night gecko eggs were transported from Jersey Zoo to the Indian Ocean island to help support the lost genetic diversity in the species, after they were impacted following the MV Wakashio

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · today Covid booster uptake among over-75s remains below a third • A catch-up vaccination session has been scheduled (38752438) LESS than 30% of Islanders aged 75 and over had received this year's spring Covid-19 booster by the end of June, according to a new Public Health report. • The latest vaccination update shows that 3,310 spr

Government of Jersey news · Government · today Essex resident sentenced for importing 24 kilos of cannabis concealed in his vehicle • A man has been sentenced to four years and eight months' imprisonment in the Royal Court for importing 24kg of cannabis.

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Official notices and public business

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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 14 priority public listings from 14 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Wed 29 Jul · Jersey Cricket · Visit Jersey events. DFDS International Summer Cricket Series

Wed 29 Jul · Dolan Hotels Ltd · Visit Jersey events. La Brise Beats

Wed 29 Jul · Jersey Zoo · Visit Jersey events. Summer Evenings at Jersey Zoo

Fri 31 Jul · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey events. Hola Friday! at Trenton Square

Fri 31 Jul · Somerville Hotel · Visit Jersey events. Sips & Serenades: Live Jazz

Fri 31 Jul · Jersey Opera House · Visit Jersey events. Swing That Music with Down for the Count All-Stars

Sat 1 Aug · Genuine Jersey · Visit Jersey events. Genuine Jersey Artisans' Market in St Aubin

Sat 1 Aug · Westhill Country Hotel · Visit Jersey events. Summer BBQs

Sat 1 Aug · National Trust for Jersey · Visit Jersey events. Summer Fête at Grève de Lecq

Sat 1 Aug · Merton Aquadome · Visit Jersey events. Summer Pool Party & BBQ

Sat 1 Aug · St. Brelades Bay Hotel · Visit Jersey events. Whispering Angel and Seafood Night

Sun 2 Aug · Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club · Visit Jersey events. Citco Round Jersey Race

Tue 4 Aug · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey events. Medieval Musicians at Mont Orgueil

Sat 8 Aug · Abandon! Ship! · Visit Jersey events. Abandon! Ship! Boat Party

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Did you know? · Jersey

Jersey's patron saint, the 6th-century hermit Helier, is traditionally said to have been beheaded by sea-raiders in AD 555, which is why crossed axes appear on the St Helier crest.

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The shape of the day ahead

Some low cloud, with mist or fog patches likely at first, becoming sunny by mid-morning. Wind 1 mph. Highs of 28°C.