'Marine Spatial Plan' launched – to “help shape the future"
The Jersey morning briefing · Sunday, 14 June 2026
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Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Jersey readers this morning.
Lead story
'Marine Spatial Plan' launched – to “help shape the future"
Alderney residents have the chance to have their say on the future of the island's marine spaces. The States of Alderney has invited "islanders, marine users, businesses, and organisations” to take part in a survey and "help shape the future of Alderney waters”. Guernsey’s Marine Spatial Plan Survey closed yesterday, having been taking place since […]
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Story 1 · Bailiwick Express Jersey
Refit of JLA all-weather lifeboat "progressing well" amid hopes sea trials could begin next month
Pictured: Sir Max Aitken III is one of two vessels used by the JLA. A refit of the Jersey Lifeboat Association’s all-weather lifeboat Sir Max Aitken III has progressed to its final stages – with the charity hoping to begin sea trials next month. The Tyne-class steel lifeboat i
Story 2 · Jersey Evening Post
Man found guilty of sexually abusing child
Royal Court in States government building in Royal Square 11/11/25 Picture: ROB CURRIE THE victim in a "deeply distressing" court case, which led to the conviction of a 36-year-old man for sexually abusing a child, has been praised by police. Aaron Roy Forsythe Gardner (36) was found guil
Story 3 · Jersey Evening Post
Appeal against 128 homes in heart of St Peter rejected by outgoing minister
St Peter's Housing Development (darren Quenault fields) Picture: DAVID FERGUSON A THIRD-PARTY planning appeal against the building of 128 homes on three rezoned fields in St Peter has been dismissed by Environment Minister Steve Luce, two days after he lost his seat in Sunday’s election. In a min
Story 4 · Government of Jersey news
Find Your Voice programme delivers positive impact on La Moye Prison female wing
The States of Jersey Prison Service has successfully delivered the Find Your Voice songwriting, singing and recording project on the female wing at HMP La Moye
Story 5 · Government of Jersey news
Distribution of Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey 2026 to begin on Thursday 11 June
Islanders are being invited to take part in this year’s Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which launches on Thursday 11 June
Story 6 · Government of Jersey news
Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse
Islanders invited to share experiences of Family Court cases involving domestic abuse with independent reviewer
Official notices and useful records
What to check from official sources
- Jersey expands participation in European Garden Days 2026
Government of Jersey news · Jersey will take part for the second consecutive year in European Garden Days from 5 to 7 June 2026 - Minimum wage consultation begins
Government of Jersey news · The Jersey Employment Forum has begun a consultation to gather evidence to support recommendations to the Social Security Minister on future minimum wage rates. - Multi-agency Beach Safe event – Friday 22 May
Government of Jersey news · The States of Jersey Police Police Community Safety Team will be working with partner agencies to deliver a Beach Safe awareness event on Friday 22 May - Update on the individual known as David Henry Law
Government of Jersey news · The Jersey Customs and Immigration Service can confirm that the individual known as David Henry Law has been deported from the Island - M A Investments Limited notice of continuance
Jersey Gazette · Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 127R of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, that the Company intends to seek continuance
What's on in Jersey
The next 14 days
A quick-view diary from Visit Jersey. Tap any listing for source details before setting off.
Sun 14 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSearching for Jersey’s Celts
Sun 14 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSeeing The Light Exhibition
Sun 14 Jun · ArtHouse Jersey · Visit Jersey eventsSongwriting in the Music Industry Workshop
Sun 14 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsTrade Roots
Sun 14 Jun · Jersey Zoo · Visit Jersey eventsWild Immersion at Jersey Zoo
Mon 15 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSearching for Jersey’s Celts
Mon 15 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSeeing The Light Exhibition
Mon 15 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsTrade RootsListings via Visit Jersey events — check dates and venues with the organiser before travelling.
Today in Jersey
Today in Jersey
13.3°C now · Mainly sunny.
- Morning: Mainly sunny. Rain chance 0%.
- Afternoon: Sunny and warm. Rain chance 0%.
- Tonight: Mainly clear.
- Wind: East light F2 to 3.
Jersey Met · issued 14 June 2026 05:25 · Full forecast
Tides at St Helier: Low 00:26 (2.0m) · High 06:14 (10.2m) · Low 12:54 (1.9m) · High 18:37 (10.6m) — tide tables
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The shape of the day ahead
- Weather: Mainly sunny. (13.3°C now)
- Tides at St Helier: first low water 00:26 (2.0m)
- Diary: Searching for Jersey’s Celts
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Source trail
- Bailiwick Express Jersey: ok (10)
- Jersey Evening Post: ok (10)
- Government of Jersey news: ok (12)
- Jersey Gazette: ok (139)
- Road closures and delays: error
- Today.je source index: ok ()
- Channel Eye: ok (10)
- Jersey Water: ok (10)
- Jersey Heritage: ok ()
- Digital Jersey: ok (1)
- LibertyBus news: ok (17)
- States of Jersey Police: ok (4)
- Government consultations: ok (2)
- Visit Jersey events: ok (62)
- BBC Jersey: ok (24)
- Jersey Met weather: ok (1)
- St Helier tides: ok (4)