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• Heroin importer jailed

  A man from Birmingham has been sentenced today (23 April) in Jersey's Royal Court to four and a half years in prison for the importation of heroin with a street value of £9,000.

• Extra Portsmouth sailings to clear backlog of stranded passengers

  There is relief for people trying to get to the UK by boat, with a first sailing to Portsmouth since Sunday night expected to leave tonight (23 April).

• Islanders asked for views on body image and masculinity

  Surveys are asking about attitudes in the Channel Islands toward masculinity, gender discrimination and body image.

• DFDS adds Poole sailing to get stranded islanders to Jersey

  The sailing from Poole tomorrow will be the first UK passenger sailing this week.

• Long-term lease secures Blue Note's future for Jersey's live music scene

  Blue Note has reopened following its refurbishment as the tenants sign a new long‑term lease.

• Now-illegal Jersey fishing nets to prevent drone strikes in Ukraine

  Now that mesh size rules in Jersey have changed, an amnesty will collect surplus nets for donation to Ukraine's drone defence effort.

• Islanders reminded to check tides after Portelet rescue

  Jersey Fire and Rescue are reminding islanders to check tide times after a rescue last night (20 Apri).

• Tourism rule changes remove red tape for hotels and other accommodation

  Outdated rules for Jersey hotels, guest houses and campsites have been replaced to give accommodation providers more freedom to modernise.