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BBC News
7 days ago
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Cockapoo dog rescued in Jersey cliff fall incident
A dog had a lucky escape after falling down a cliff in Jersey, firefighters have Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at about 18:00 BST on Friday to reports a cockapoo called Luna had fallen over a wall and dropped about 25m to 30m (82ft to 98ft) down a steep cliff face at Fort Regent.A Facebook post said crews used rope rescue equipment to lower a firefighter over the edge to rescue said Luna was shaken and stressed but uninjured and was assessed at the scene by JSPCA officers and the States Vet before being taken to a vets for further treatment. The fire service said Luna's owner did the right thing by calling 999 and not jumping over to try and rescue her, which would have put her own life at risk.A spokesperson added: "We are pleased to confirm that Luna has sustained no broken bones and remains under observation, in safe hands."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Survey finds Fort Regent plans backed by public
Plans to regenerate Fort Regent have been backed by 89% of people who responded to an independent survey on the site. Conducted by research company 4insight, the survey captured feedback from more than 6,000 islanders and visitors, including students from all secondary schools, organisers said. The research explored community perceptions of the proposals to regenerate Fort Regent into a site for leisure, socialising and entertainment. Minister for Infrastructure Constable Andy Jehan said the response to the survey was "remarkable" and showed people were ready "for this transformation". The £110m government proposal includes a 2,500-seat theatre, a 12-lane bowling alley and a six-screen cinema, which would be relocated from the waterfront. There would also be a play area, virtual golf, e-gaming zones and a facility for climbing and bouldering, as well as places to eat and drink. The survey found 89% of people aged 16 and over were satisfied with the proposed new activities at the site. While that figure rose to 94% for people aged between 11 and 16 years old. The survey asked responders to rate some of the planned features out of 10, with the concert hall having the highest rank of 8.7. Improving accessibility was highlighted as a key priority, with 98% of respondents agreeing that better links from town to Fort Regent were important. Some 91% of respondents backed the plans for the site to include a cable car link. "With nearly 90% satisfaction across the board, and even higher among our young people, it shows there is a strong desire for a new era at the Fort," said Jehan. "This vision has been shaped by the community, and it's encouraging to see such widespread support." He added: "We now have a mandate to move forward confidently, creating a vibrant, inclusive and accessible destination that meets the needs of future generations while respecting the fort's historic significance." Concerns were raised about the future of sports clubs currently based at the site at a public meeting hosted by site developers the Jersey Development Company in April. Jehan said he had taken the various concerns raised on board and would be looking for solutions. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Concerns raised over Fort Regent development plans New £110m redevelopment plans for Fort Regent Fort Regent plans backed by entertainment boss Jersey Development Company States of Jersey
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Survey finds Fort Regent plans backed by 89% of people
Plans to regenerate Fort Regent have been backed by 89% of people who responded to an independent survey on the by research company 4insight, the survey captured feedback from more than 6,000 islanders and visitors, including students from all secondary schools, organisers said. The research explored community perceptions of the proposals to regenerate Fort Regent into a site for leisure, socialising and for Infrastructure Constable Andy Jehan said the response to the survey was "remarkable" and showed people were ready "for this transformation". The £110m government proposal includes a 2,500-seat theatre, a 12-lane bowling alley and a six-screen cinema, which would be relocated from the would also be a play area, virtual golf, e-gaming zones and a facility for climbing and bouldering, as well as places to eat and survey found 89% of people aged 16 and over were satisfied with the proposed new activities at the that figure rose to 94% for people aged between 11 and 16 years survey asked responders to rate some of the planned features out of 10, with the concert hall having the highest rank of 8.7. 'A new era' Improving accessibility was highlighted as a key priority, with 98% of respondents agreeing that better links from town to Fort Regent were important. Some 91% of respondents backed the plans for the site to include a cable car link."With nearly 90% satisfaction across the board, and even higher among our young people, it shows there is a strong desire for a new era at the Fort," said Jehan."This vision has been shaped by the community, and it's encouraging to see such widespread support."He added: "We now have a mandate to move forward confidently, creating a vibrant, inclusive and accessible destination that meets the needs of future generations while respecting the fort's historic significance." Concerns were raised about the future of sports clubs currently based at the site at a public meeting hosted by site developers the Jersey Development Company in April. Jehan said he had taken the various concerns raised on board and would be looking for solutions.
BBC News
04-06-2025
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Jersey sporting experiences sought to improve plans
People have been encouraged to share key issues they have experienced in the sports sector for a States of Jersey scrutiny part of the hearing into the provision of sports in the island, Minister for Infrastructure Constable Andy Jehan will be questioned about the performance pathways available to top follows plans to redevelop Fort Regent, a leisure centre in St Helier, and the transfer of sports groups and organisations to other facilities across the island, the States chairman Deputy Montfort Tadier said "concerns had been raised" about long-term plans for the venue. Tadier said: "Since the government revealed its plans for the future of Fort Regent, there has been a lot of public and social discussion about the impact its closure will have on the clubs and organisations which currently use it. "While the government has outlined plans to transfer many of these [clubs] to other facilities across the island, concerns have been raised by some about the suitability of the chosen venues and the long-term plans."Tadier said it was important sports clubs had appropriate infrastructure, support and funding regardless of whether they were at "grassroots level or supporting top athletes".A pop-up event is set to take place in St Helier on Friday so people can share their views. The scrutiny hearing will take place on 12 June 2025.
BBC News
02-06-2025
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- BBC News
Jersey martial arts club says new venue not fit for purpose
The owner of a Jersey martial arts club says she might have to stop offering self-defence lessons when she leaves Fort sports clubs are due to leave the fort by the end of 2025, with many being offered a place at Oakfield's new £8.4m facility.Róisín Pitman runs defence classes for women and teaches Aikido - a type of martial arts. She said she had been offered a new base at the centre but it was "unsuitable and not fit for purpose". However, the government said: "We are confident it will meet the needs of the martial arts community, provided there is a collective willingness to work together and share space, as many clubs have done previously." 'We're in limbo' Ms Pitman: "We won't have a room under our control, we will have a room where we are training with five other clubs with limited time and space."The room will have to remain sterile in so much as we cannot decorate or put up things because other clubs are using it."Ms Pitman said it also would not be able to build its kamiza shrine, which would be like "a church with no alter".The former police officer has been teaching at Fort Regent for 45 said: "We're all volunteers, we don't do this for money... we're in limbo to the point where we haven't got a clue what's going to happen. "We could go out of business, that's the truth of it." Andrew Scate, chief officer for Infrastructure and Environment, said the department had been in "ongoing discussions with martial arts clubs for several years" as part of the said: "We are investing in a new, purpose-built facility at Oakfield designed specifically for martial arts, gymnastics and other indoor sports."We are confident it will meet the needs of the martial arts community, provided there is a collective willingness to work together and share space, as many clubs have done previously."Infrastructure also said it was working to address scheduling concerns and that a joint meeting with all martial arts clubs was planned for later this Scate added that clubs were free to explore private rental options if they felt Oakfield was not for them.
