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3 days ago
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Half marathon medal 'not meant to happen'
Jersey's Jess Troy says she cannot believe she won an Island Games silver medal in the half marathon. Troy ran a personal best of one hour 23 minutes 58 seconds to finish runner-up behind Isle of Man's Christa Cain in Orkney. The medal was even more remarkable as Troy has been working 15-hour shifts as part of the team filming the Island Games for local media. "I came into this race injured and I'd been working filming the races for TV for the whole week," Troy told BBC Jersey. "I was just looking to have fun, enjoy it and represent Jersey one last time - that was not meant to happen, getting a medal." It was a second Island Games medal for the Jersey runner who won bronze at the 2019 Island Games in Gibraltar. "I started out far too fast," she added. "I was up with the lead pack and I shouted to my team manager 'I've really messed this up'. "He was like 'just keep going, just see how long you can hold it' and even the girls who were with me were like 'just stick with us and see what you can do'. "So I did that, expecting to be dropped by them, but they kept peeling back and I'm apparently better at running hills than I realised. "I didn't even think I'd finish this race today because of injury, so to come home with a medal I'm so immensely proud of myself, I can't put it into words."
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3 days ago
- Sport
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Half marathon medal 'not meant to happen'
Jersey's Jess Troy says she cannot believe she won an Island Games silver medal in the half ran a personal best of 1:23:58 to finish second behind Isle of Man's Christa Cain in Orkney. The medal was even more remarkable as Troy has been working 15-hour shifts as part of the team filming the Island Games for local media. "I came into this race injured, I'd been working filming the races for TV for the whole week," Troy told BBC Jersey."I was just looking to have fun, enjoy it and just represent Jersey one last time - that was not meant to happen getting a medal." It was a second Island Games medal for the Jersey runner who won bronze at the 2019 Island Games in Gibraltar. "I started out far too fast," she added."I was up with the lead pack and I shouted to my team manager 'I've really messed this up'."He was like 'just keep going, just see how long you can hold it' and even the girls who were with me were like 'just stick with us and see what yo can do'."So I did that, expecting to be dropped by them, but they kept peeling back and I'm apparently better at running hills than I realised."I didn't even think I'd finish this race today because of injury, so to come home with a medal I'm so immensely proud of myself, I can't put it into words."
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4 days ago
- Automotive
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Mission to power ferries and boats with hydrogen power
A Jersey yachtsman hopes to reduce the maritime industry's emissions by using hydrogen power to fuel boats and ferries. Ocean racer Phil Sharp has used an £347,000 grant from the States of Jersey to develop a hydrogen-powered sailing boat. The plan now is for his company, OceansLab, to scale this sustainable technology to larger vessels, including ferries. "I have always been keen to push a new clean tech that we can adapt to the marine environment," he said. "This is the moment to try and kick-start the industry to demonstrate technologies that we can embrace for like inter-island ferries but also short sea shipping and longer-term, deep-sea shipping," he said. "My goal is to get this technology into real vessels and ships as quickly as possible in order to reduce the detrimental effect we are seeing from the maritime sector." OceanLab uses hydrogen fuel cells and solar panels. He said the company was currently trying to commercialise the technology in order to have a "greater environmental impact" and has recently moved into a production centre to start creating and assembling the technology to use. Mr Sharp also said the company has been visiting schools to teach them about clean energy on the island. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Related internet links OceansLab
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6 days ago
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Warning after two people scammed out of £15k each
Two people in Jersey have been scammed out of more than £15,000 each, police have said. States of Jersey Police are warning islanders to be on alert as scammers were contacting individuals online claiming to send "high-value goods". Police said the scammers are providing what appears to be official Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) paperwork, requesting goods and services tax (GST) payments before goods could be released. Police said the documents were "highly convincing and intended to pressure victims into making quick payments". "The fake paperwork is designed to look as though the fraudster has already paid the GST," police said. "The victim is then asked to reimburse the fraudster directly before the goods are shipped, but the goods don't exist." Police advised islanders that the JCIS would not request GST payments via third parties or through unofficial channels. It said islanders who received suspicious customs documents or GST payment requests should not pay and contact Jersey Customs directly. Police added: "Be cautious of unsolicited offers involving goods being shipped to Jersey. Never share personal or financial information with unknown individuals. "Report any suspicious activity to the States of Jersey Police." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Fraud complaints 'explode' in growth since 2022 Police publish scam prevention guide for Jersey States of Jersey Police
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12-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Temporary route announced for Battle of Flowers
Organisers have announced a new temporary route for Jersey's Battle of Flowers. The new route through St Helier town centre was subject to permission from the Bailiff's Public Entertainment Panel, they said. The carnival, due to be held on 8 and 9 August, would start and finish on the Esplanade, said organisers. A spokesperson for the Battle of Flowers said said: "We are a new team, brimming with enthusiasm for the future of the Battle of Flowers." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey They added: "We are a new team, brimming with enthusiasm for the future of the Battle of Flowers. "This August is about celebrating our incredible community and the enduring spirit of this unique festival and keeping it alive. "We're focused firmly on the road ahead - revitalising the event, ensuring its sustainability, and creating even more magical moments for Jersey and our visitors. "Subject to final Bailiffs permission we invite everyone to join us for these two special one off free parades as we embark on this exciting new journey together." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Battle of Flowers cancelled: What do people think? Jersey Battle of Flowers 2025 dates confirmed Battle of Flowers
