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World War Two: Forced labourer who made Jersey his home

Around 16,000 slave and forced workers were brought to Jersey during World War Two, during the German occupation of the Channel Islands.

Andrew Lopez Rubio's father was brought to Jersey from Spain, but ended up staying on the island.

10 May 2020

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Jeff Goldblum plays piano at London rail station

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Chinese farmer has near miss with tiger

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The Glen Sannox ferry on the water during trials.

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A woman with a blue coat holds a lead around a white dog perched on rocks.

Moment dog saved from cliff by rescuers

Three-year-old Lily is rescued from a cliff ledge after going missing during a walk with her owner.

King Charles points and Queen Camilla in a light blue dress smiles while she holds an umbrella.

Scouts and a seagull brave Jersey rain for King and Queen's parade

Young Scouts and military personnel were drenched as they marched in front of the royal couple who were also enduring the unpleasant weather.

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Unexploded WW2 bomb detonated on island's coast

A member of the public reported the unexploded anti-aircraft shell to Jersey Coastguard on Friday.

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Jersey swimmer lucky to be alive say rescuers

The swimmer was unable to return to shore as waves lashed a sea wall in treacherous conditions.

Child on surfboard with surf instructor

Surf therapy brings out children's 'inner dolphin'

A surf therapy charity is bringing out the "inner dolphin" in Jersey's young people.

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Laughter yoga brings exercise to everyone

A non-profit in Jersey is teaching laughter yoga to help elderly members of the community exercise.

Steen Le Gresley

WW2 slave labourer's descendant works on same site

Steen Le Gresley is helping renovate the site where his great-grandfather was a slave worker.

Reece Clarke

Ballet star visits dance studio in potato shed

A Royal Ballet star connects with Jersey's national company over their rehearsals in a potato shed.

BBC Young Reporter Competition regional winners Ruby and Tillie

Can career options be more varied?

BBC Young Reporter Competition regional winners Ruby and Tillie say young people in Jersey are pushed towards a life in finance.

Jersey Chief of Police Robin Smith

Police crime department to investigate Jersey explosion

The investigation into the explosion which killed seven people, will be led by Jersey Police CID.

Explosion in Jersey flats

Fatal explosion in Jersey block of flats

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Chief of Police Robin Smith

Police: Jersey explosion 'a devastating scene'

Chief of Police Robin Smith describes the damage following a fatal blast at a block of flats in Jersey.

Dina Lynn

Forced to leave a life in Jersey

The Lynn family are one of many leaving the Channel Islands for a new life elsewhere.

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Family continue farming legacy of former constable

The family of former farming constable Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard have continued her work on her farm.

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Battle of Britain air show returns to islands

The RAF Typhoon and the Red Arrows are among those to take to the skies.

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Meteorite spotted over English Channel

A "really bright" meteorite is captured by a camera in Jersey on Sunday.

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The teenager asking world leaders for advice

Leo, 18, sent 200 letters asking for life advice and wisdom from leaders around the globe.

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Why are there protests off the coast of Jersey?

French fishing boats protested in a dispute over access to waters around Jersey.

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'Music is just an instinct to me'

Hamish used lockdown to master the piano, which helps him cope with the grief from the death of his mum.

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States of Jersey meeting: 17 July 2020

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