Ecologist: "Questionable" new planning guidance "takes Jersey back to where it was more than ten years ago"

• Pictured: Piers Sangan, director and ecologist at Sangan Island Conservation.
• A leading Jersey ecologist has accused the government of making changes taking the Island's planning system "back to where it was more than 10 years ago" after changes were made to wildlife survey requirements.
• Piers Sangan, director

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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday JEP JUNIOR: Spend 15 minutes helping count Jersey's butterflies • ISLANDERS are being invited to spend just 15 minutes counting butterflies to help scientists understand how healthy Jersey's environment is. • The annual Big Butterfly Count runs from Friday 17 July to Sunday 9 August. • People across the UK and Channel Islands can take part by looking for butterflies and moths in their gardens or local

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday JEP JUNIOR: Tiny geckos rescued after ant attack threatens rare species • A TEAM from Durrell has helped save dozens of rare baby geckos after their eggs came under attack from invasive ants in Mauritius. • The rescue is part of an important project to protect the lesser night gecko, a tiny species found only on the Indian Ocean island. • In December, 142 lesser night gecko eggs were

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Battle chair pledges to maintain finale for annual pageant • The fireworks display that concluded the 2025 Battle of Flowers. • Picture: ROBBIE DARK FIREWORKS that form the traditional finale for the Battle of Flowers are set to go ahead next week, in spite of fire service advice that such displays should not take place because of the prolon

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Islander's plea after fire leaves him homeless months before residency milestone • A HOSPITALITY worker who is just months away from qualifying for full residential status has appealed for help after losing his home in a fire and struggling to find both permanent accommodation and full-time work. • Stefanos Andreasis has lived in Jersey since May 2017 and is approaching the ten years of continuous residency normally required

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Ministers "actively looking at best way" to continue air route development funding • KLM launched flights between Jersey and Amsterdam (image supplied by Ports of Jersey) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/jerseyeveningpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KLM-AMSTERDAM-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C521&quality=89&ssl=1" /> MINISTERS are exploring how to continue funding a drive to bolster Jersey's air connectivity once a support package that has helped Ports of Jersey attract new airlines and secure new rout

Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Mother accused of laundering son's drug cash says she did not know where money came from • Royal Court Picture: ROB CURRIE " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/jerseyeveningpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Royal-Court-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> A MOTHER accused of laundering tens of thousands of pounds generated by her son's cocaine-importing operation has told the Royal Court that she simply followed his instructions and never questioned where the money came from. • Mariela Josefina Go

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Changes already made to St Lawrence homes get retrospective permission • Changes to a 16-home estate behind Carrefour Selous in St Lawrence have been given retrospective approval after an independent inspector upheld an appeal by the developer. • Planning Minister Sir Mark Boleat has given formal approval for alterations already made to Le Passage Farm following a recommendation from inspector Sue Bell, who heard the appeal by

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La Cotte de St Brelade, a cliff site on Jersey's south coast, has yielded evidence of human and Neanderthal activity spanning from about 240,000 to 40,000 years ago.

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