Customer Hub launches weekly Quiet Hour to support a more inclusive experience

• Government of Jersey offices, Government services on former Cyril Le Marquand house site, corner of The Parade and Union Street, St Helier 7/9/26 Picture: ROB CURRIE A WEEKLY quiet hour is being introduced to provide a calmer environment for Islanders accessing services

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.

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Cycling initiative launched to keep children healthy while getting them to school • NEW 'bike bus' schemes are rolling across the Island each morning, helping children travel to school while keeping active. • Groups of children, accompanied by a leader, meet at designated “stops” and ride together along a set route, picking up other classmates on the way.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Government's four-year plan outlined • Pictured: Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham speaking during a sitting of the States Assembly. • As well as setting out the 2027 Budget proposals, the Council of Ministers has also put forward its core strategic priorities for the current political term.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Manslaughter accused's police interview played to jury at Haut du Mont trial • The Haut du Mont trial began on 7 September and is expected to run for at least two months A FORMER Island Energy employee, accused of ten counts of gross-negligence manslaughter, told police officers he was "almost sure" he had closed the gas valves the day before the explosion.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Jersey Budget 2027: Families to get more support with cost of living • Families in Jersey are set to get extra help with the cost of living under the proposed 2027 Budget, including a doubling of the parental grant, more funded nursery hours and £250 per school-age child.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Aquasplash to close after legionalla bacteria detected • Aquasplash is to shut completely for at least a week after legionella bacteria was detected in some of the water outlets.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Grow Jersey launches new community life skills programme: Bridge & Build • Grow Jersey has been awarded funding through the Government of Jersey’s Connect Me: Connecting Our Communities grant scheme to deliver a new community programme designed to improve wellbeing, build confidence and strengthen practical life skills across the Island.

BBC Jersey · Local news · yesterday Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit • The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Two Jersey charities team up to help children understand dementia • Every Child Our Future is partnering with Dementia Jersey to provide children across the island with access to picture books that explore dementia in sensitive and age-appropriate ways. • Dementia is something many children will encounter during their lives, whether through a grandparent, family member, friend or someone in their community.

BBC Jersey · Local news · yesterday Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play • Thirty actors will take part in the documentary-style performance based on documents from the trial.

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Official notices and public business

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Tides · St Helier

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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 19 priority public listings from 19 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

30 Sep · Jersey HeritageMeet Lady Elizabeth Seymour

1 Oct · Kairos Arts CharityGroove Exchange – Jazz Night for Kairos Arts

2–3 Oct · Marina Metro Hotel & Dockyard Restaurant2026 Dinner Club Programme

2 Oct · Jersey Arts CentreCrapaud ComedyFest! | Adam Flood

2 Oct · Jersey Arts CentreCrapaud ComedyFest! | The Crapaud Mixed Bill

2–3 Oct · Music in ActionLes Misérables & West End Classics

2 Oct · EYECANYou and EYE: by EYECAN

3, 4, 10 & 11 Oct · RandallsThe Oche Club Brunch Social

3 Oct · The Porter's StoreTOAST Weekend Brunch

4 Oct · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotorcycle Trials

4 Oct · 3D EventsStandard Chartered Jersey Marathon

8–10 Oct · National Trust for JerseyBlack Butter Making Festival – Lé Nièr Beurre

9–10 Oct · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubJersey Rally

30 Sep; 1–13 Oct · Jersey HeritageField to Fork

30 Sep; 1–13 Oct · Jersey HeritageSeeing The Light Exhibition

30 Sep; 1–13 Oct · Jersey HeritageVraiqu’sie

1–13 Oct · Bohemia Bar & RestaurantBohemia Bar's Oktoberfest

1–13 Oct · Jersey Hospitality AssociationDelicious Jersey Dine-Out Festival

3–13 Oct · Jason ButlerEutopia: Art Exhibition by Jason Butler

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Did you know? · Jersey

John Singleton Copley's celebrated painting 'The Death of Major Peirson' immortalised Jersey's 1781 battle, and a copy hangs in the island's Royal Court.

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The shape of the day ahead

Rain clearing by dawn, then a little cloudy at first, but otherwise sunny. Wind 12 mph. Highs of 22°C.