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St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a “rich island like Jersey”. Source link
HS2 costs could top £100bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a “reset” of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out. Source link
Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Source link
Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks. Source link
Swatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closures
Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw “overcrowding like hell” at a small number of its UK stores. Source link
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government. Source link
'I sold it for over £1k': Why people want new Swatch
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds. Source link
Parents' anger at school buses being axed
Parents criticise the Devon school’s plan to end school buses at the end of the academic year. Source link
Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS. Source link
The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
The shop can now make £2,000 in one day after moving to trade outdoors just one day a week. Source link