Campaign launched to recruit volunteer drivers

• A CAMPAIGN has been launched to recruit volunteer drivers to help Islanders needing support with essential and everyday services.
• Jersey Community Transport is encouraging individuals, groups of friends and colleagues to consider sparing an extra hour every now and then, or to commit to regular duties.

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 · yesterday Islanders' views sought on buying and selling homes in Jersey • St Helier rooftops, roofs houses town property housing Picture: ROB CURRIE Islanders and property professionals are being invited to share their experiences of buying and selling homes in Jersey.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Negotiations "ongoing" as Jersey secures new double taxation agreements • The government building on Union Street Picture: DAVID FERGUSON EXTERNAL Relations officials are working to expand the Island's network of double taxation agreements.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Tributes paid to "a wonderful, kind and intelligent man who contributed so much to Jersey" • Former Société Jersiaise president Roger Long, pictured above in 2015, has died aged 96. • Tributes have been paid to a "wonderful, kind and intelligent" islander who spent decades contributing to the study and appreciation of Jersey’s natural history.

Jersey Water · Utilities · yesterday Reservoirs to close ahead of Storm Austen • We will be closing Queen's Valley Reservoir and Val de la Mare Reservoir from Thursday afternoon (22 October) as a precaution ahead of Storm Austen. • The closures will remain in place until further notice to help keep our employees and Islanders safe.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Campaign encourages potential child sex offenders to seek help • An international campaign is coming to Jersey aimed at preventing child sexual abuse online by targeting offenders and potential offenders.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Haut du Mont: Gas workers convicted of manslaughter • Two gas workers have been found guilty of unlawfully killing ten people following a fatal explosion in St Helier in December 2022.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Mobility scooter trial begins at Liberation Station • A new mobility scooter trial at Liberation Station aims to help Islanders and visitors with disabilities travel around St Helier more independently. • Led by Shopmobility Jersey and local partners, the trial allows registered users to collect and return scooters directly at the bus station, rather than travelling to Shopmobility's Sand Street base.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Boston Multi Family Office to acquire Valla • Boston Multi Family Office has agreed to acquire Valla Limited, the Jersey-based private client and fiduciary services provider. • Established in 2011, Valla provides private client, corporate and family office services, together with philanthropy support.

Jobs in Jersey

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Official notices and public business

Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.

Tides · St Helier

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Three Island Amazon finds

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Did you know? · Jersey

Henry Cavill, the actor who played Superman from 2013's Man of Steel, was born in Jersey in 1983.

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The shape of the day ahead

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