Should Jersey implement Holly's Law with an animal abuse register to save domestic abuse victims' lives?
The Jersey morning briefing · Monday, 15 June 2026
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Local headlines, official notices, practical travel links and events for Jersey readers this morning.
Lead story
Should Jersey implement Holly's Law with an animal abuse register to save domestic abuse victims' lives?
Should Jersey implement Holly's Law with an animal abuse register to save domestic abuse victims' lives? A local charity says it would support "careful consideration" of a register in Jersey that would allow people to ask the police if someone has a history of animal cruelty due to its link to dome
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Story 1 · Bailiwick Express Jersey
'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 […]
Story 2 · Jersey Evening Post
Claims of dog-waste throwing and harassment over proposed homes in Trinity
Image: Castletree Group ALLEGATIONS of “a campaign of persistent intimidation” involving dog-waste “being regularly thrown”, “harassment” and “venomous online comments” were made at a planning appeal hearing in relation to a controversial 26-home development proposed in Trinity. Making the alleg
Story 3 · 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 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 - Road Closure: St.Ouen - La Route des Laveurs, Le Mont Pinel and la Route du Marais
Road closures and delays · In effect. 4 Jun to 17 Jun. Between AM and PM Peaks. Raising Chambers Following Surface Treatment Works. Diversion routes posted.
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.
Mon 15 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsLa Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
Mon 15 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSeeing The Light ExhibitionTue 16 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsLa Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
Tue 16 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsMeet Beryl Pinel at HamptonneTue 16 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSeeing The Light Exhibition
Tue 16 Jun · Jersey Heritage · Visit Jersey eventsSir Walter Raleigh at Elizabeth Castle
Tue 16 Jun · Jersey Development Company · Visit Jersey eventsWellness at The Waterfront
Wed 17 Jun · Dolan Hotels Ltd · Visit Jersey eventsLa Brise BeatsListings via Visit Jersey events — check dates and venues with the organiser before travelling.
Today in Jersey
Today in Jersey
16.1°C now · Sunny periods, becoming cloudy with the odd shower possible, perhaps thundery.
- Morning: Sunny periods, becoming cloudy with the odd shower possible, perhaps thundery. Rain chance 45%.
- Afternoon: Cloudy with mist or fog patches likely. The odd thundery shower likely. Rain chance 60%.
- Tonight: Rather cloudy with mist or fog patches possible.
- Wind: Southeast light F3 to moderate F4, veering west later.
Jersey Met · issued 15 June 2026 05:25 · Full forecast
Tides at St Helier: Low 01:24 (1.6m) · High 07:10 (10.6m) · Low 13:49 (1.6m) · High 19:31 (10.9m) — tide tables
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Resident pulse
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The Jersey corner
A little Jèrriais, and one island fact
Mèrcie bein des fais — Thank you very much.
Mont Orgueil Castle has stood over Gorey harbour for some 800 years, begun after Jersey's split from mainland Normandy in 1204.
Three Jersey Amazon finds
Island-flavoured picks
- A Jersey travel guide
For visiting friends or planning your own staycation corners of the island. - The German Occupation of Jersey, in print
The island's defining five years — memoirs and histories worth shelf space. - A proper map of Jersey
Lanes, côtils and headlands — better on paper when the signal drops.
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The shape of the day ahead
- Weather: Sunny periods, becoming cloudy with the odd shower possible, perhaps thundery. (16.1°C now)
- Tides at St Helier: first low water 01:24 (1.6m)
- Roads: Road Closure: St.Ouen - La Route des Laveurs, Le Mont Pinel and la…
- Diary: La Tèrr’rie d’Jèrri
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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 (137)
- Road closures and delays: ok (4)
- Today.je source index: ok (1)
- 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 (59)
- BBC Jersey: ok (24)
- Jersey Met weather: ok (1)
- St Helier tides: ok (4)