Jersey has just had its sunniest October since records started in 1925.
197 hours of sunshine were recorded last month.
The average is around 134.
There was also more rain than normal.
25.4 millimetres fell on 2 October. That has been the wettest day of the year so far.
There was an average temperature of 14.4°C throughout the month.
October 2021 in Jersey - Sunniest October since records began in 1925. pic.twitter.com/jHzY9059b6
— Jersey Met (@Jersey_Met) November 2, 2021
Channel Islands could technically have a White Christmas
Wintry showers are predicted for 25 December 2025 and if just one snowflake is recorded, the islands will technically have a White Christmas.
Details announced of free childcare for two and three year olds
Families in Jersey have been told how they can apply for 15 hours free term-time childcare for two and three year olds from January 2026.
18-year-olds to have access to Jersey social housing
People in Jersey will have access to social rented housing from the age of 18.
CI ferry operators to work together to improve inter-islands travel
A 'Ferry Operators Working Group' has been set up to improve sea travel between Guernsey and Jersey.
'Show up and play' football games to tackle festive loneliness
The Jersey Football Association has announced a Christmas community initiative, to support islanders experiencing loneliness or social isolation during the festive period.
New website helps children and families navigate the digital world
A new online safety platform has been launched to help children, young people and their families learn about how to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
More time in Jersey for French day-trippers
DFDS has secured an earlier departure time for its fast ferry sailings from St Malo.
Rapist jailed more than two decades after his crime
Simon Paul de la Haye has been jailed for 12 years by Jersey's Royal Court for raping a teenage girl 23 years ago.
