Planning officers recommend Nude Dunes plans are refused – again

• NUDE DUNES Picture: DAVID FERGUSON A THIRD attempt to turn part of the former Nude Dunes restaurant into holiday accommodation should be rejected, planning officers have said, concluding that the controversial plans “comfortably fail” key planning policies.

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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Asbestos at incinerator contributed to man's death • The inquest took place at Morier House. • Picture: ROB CURRIE 18-8-08 RO8C REF:00583111 Buildings Architecture HEALTH issues prompted by years of working in proximity to asbestos led to a man's death, a coroner has ruled.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Loo-sing hope? Planners cast doubt on reopening of toilets at Nude Dunes • The long-awaited reopening of permanent public toilets at La Pulente may be heading down the pan, with planning officers stating that they are “potentially unlikely” to happen because of drainage and insurance problems.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Channel Islands "adapting their frameworks to meet changing family office needs", according to TMF Group research • Updated company and trust laws reducing administrative burdens in the Channel Islands are among the findings highlighted by TMF Group following its research into the changing diversification strategies of wealthy families amid global uncertainty.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Haut du Mont trial: Island Energy 'placed health and safety at risk' • The trial into the Haut du Mont explosion, which killed ten residents nearly four years ago, has been told that Island Energy 'did not have systems in place to make sure what its employees were doing was safe'.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of sexual touching at Millbrook Park • Jersey Police have confirmed to Channel 103 that they arrested a teenage boy at Millbrook park on suspicion of sexual touching without consent.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Arthouse Jersey launches new mentoring programme for visual artists • ArtHouse Jersey is inviting applications for a new professional development programme offering five visual artists the opportunity to receive one-to-one mentoring with art consultant and mediator Sasha Gibb. • Running from November 2026 to June 2027, the Visual Artist Mentoring Programme forms part of ArtHouse Jersey's ongoing investment in artists and the nurturing of creative practice.

BBC Jersey · Local news · yesterday Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum • Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

BBC Jersey · Local news · yesterday Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum • The blockbuster exhibition - with a stellar cast of experts telling the Tapestry's story

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday £4.2 million refurbishment completed at St Paul’s Gate • The Jersey Homes Trust has completed a £4.2 million refurbishment of 17 homes at St Paul’s Gate in St Helier. • The project took just over 12 months and included a new zinc roof, replacement windows and glazing, new bathrooms, improved sound insulation, upgraded fire detection and safety systems, automatic lighting and new leak-detection systems.

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What's on: next 14 days

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11 Sep · Jersey HeritageCastle Chase

11 Sep · Jersey Premier BrassJersey Premier Brass' Summer Concerts

11–12 Sep · Weekender JerseyWeekender 2026

12 Sep · Abandon! Ship!Abandon! Ship! Boat Party

12–13 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubBeach Racing at Millbrook

12–13 Sep · Jersey Opera HousePhantoms of the Popera Tour 2026 – starring G4

12, 13, 19 & 20 Sep · Westhill Country HotelSummer BBQs

13 Sep · l'HorizonWedding Showcase at L'Horizon Beach Hotel

15 Sep · Jersey Bulls FCJersey Bulls FC Home Games

15, 17, 22 & 24 Sep · Jersey Development CompanyWellness at The Waterfront

19–20 Sep · Parish of St HelierCorn Riots Festival

19 Sep · Jersey HeritageFamily Day: Harvest

19 Sep · Jersey Farmers MarketsJersey Farmers Market

20 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotorcycle Trials

11–24 Sep · Jersey HeritageField to Fork

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Did you know? · Jersey

Mont Orgueil was Jersey's main fortress for over 400 years until Elizabeth Castle was built in the 1590s, and it served as the island's only prison until the late 17th century.

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