No current safeguards for Islanders as hospital workers could be offered Andium homes

• Former Overdale site being prepared for the construction of the new hospital 10/2/26 Picture: ROB CURRIE THERE are no safeguards in place to ensure Islanders take priority if social housing is offered to hospital construction workers – with 758 households on the waiting list.

Today in Jersey

Mainly sunny, perhaps some low cloud or mist at first.

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 Asian hornet sting risks set to rise as nest numbers grow • Asian hornets nest high up in a tree Picture: JON GUEGAN FIFTY Asian hornet sting incidents were reported in Jersey last year – including one confirmed anaphylactic reaction and a number of hospital attendances.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Island Energy workers ignored “serious and obvious risk of death”, prosecutor says • Island Energy gas engineers ignored a “serious and obvious risk of death” by failing to test for a gas leak prior to the Haut du Mont explosion, a prosecutor has said in his closing address to jurors.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday LISTEN: Bulls stay second as Jersey celebrates rally and touch rugby glory • Jersey Bulls strengthened their grip on second place with an impressive 2-0 victory over Kingstonian, while the island also celebrated a clean sweep in the Touch Rugby Inter-Insulars and Ross Le Noa’s latest Jersey Rally triumph.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Man allegedly attacked after separate 'physical confrontation' • Jersey Police are looking for three people after an altercation allegedly led to a man being punched several times in the face.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Haut du Mont trial: 'Risk' taken not to do pressure test 'utterly reprehensible' • The 'risk' taken by three former gas workers to not do a pressure test before reintroducing gas to the network around Haut du Mont, in the hours before the fatal explosion, has been called 'utterly reprehensible'.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday KPMG celebrates 70 promotions across the Crown Dependencies • KPMG in the Crown Dependencies has announced 70 promotions across its Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man offices. • Spanning all levels of the business through to Partner, the promotions demonstrate the firm’s focus on nurturing local talent and creating rewarding, long-term careers.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday de Gruchy raises almost £1000 for Mind Jersey at second exclusive Mint Velvet evening • The team at de Gruchy have hosted a second exclusive Mint Velvet fashion event, raising £960 for Mind Jersey, the store’s Charity of the Year for 2026. • One hundred percent of proceeds will go directly to the charity.

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Official notices and public business

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What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 15 priority public listings from 15 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

14 Oct · ArtHouse JerseyRest & Rewind Series: Sound Immersion

15, 20, 22 & 27 Oct · Jersey HeritageMeet Albert: The Retired Gunner

16 & 23 Oct · Coast Bar & BistroLive Music at Coast Bar & Bistro

16 Oct · The Atlantic HotelThe Atlantic x Tavola Dinner

17 & 20 Oct · Jersey Bulls FCJersey Bulls FC Home Games

17–18 Oct · Jersey HeritageLa Faîs'sie d'Cidre

17 Oct · ArtHouse JerseyLive at the Barracks: Jennah Smart

17, 18, 24 & 25 Oct · RandallsThe Oche Club Brunch Social

25 Oct · Trail Monkey JerseyBeast of The East Half Marathon

25–27 Oct · Jersey ZooSeven Days of Scares at Jersey Zoo

26 Oct · Jersey HeritageYour Ghost Stories at Hamptonne

14–27 Oct · Jersey Hospitality AssociationDelicious Jersey Dine-Out Festival

14–27 Oct · Jason ButlerEutopia: Art Exhibition by Jason Butler

14–27 Oct · Jersey HeritageField to Fork

14–27 Oct · Jersey HeritageTrade Roots

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Did you know? · Jersey

Jersey's La Corbière lighthouse was first lit on 24 April 1874 and was the first lighthouse in the British Isles to be built of concrete.

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The shape of the day ahead

Mainly sunny, perhaps some low cloud or mist at first. Wind 1 mph. Highs of 18°C.