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    Contango, the yacht that is being sold to raise money for building shelters in Calais

    Yacht given away to help the Calais migrant cause

    • November 18, 2015

    A yachtsman has donated his £25,000 boat to the cause of migrants and refugees who are facing a cold winter in Calais camps.

    Maîtresse Île, Les Minquiers

    Boaters urged to take greater care on Jersey reefs

    • April 24, 2015

    Boaters are being urged to take greater care when visiting Jersey's offshore reefs following recent damage and disturbance to wildlife at the Minquiers.

    Port Galots

    Port Galots scheme withdrawn

    • January 15, 2015

    A controversial plan to develop St Helier's harbour, Jersey has been withdrawn.

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