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While red squirrels struggle across England, the island of Jersey has become an unexpected sanctuary where these endangered animals are flourishing. Thanks to islander care and the absence of disease-carrying grey squirrels, Jersey's red squirrel population is booming.
A small island community is on track to match last year's record of 13,000 canned goods donated to feed people experiencing homelessness. The 18th annual Tinathon event brings together volunteers, musicians, and donors who know firsthand what food insecurity feels like.
A conservation charity in Jersey is buying another field to grow a vital green space in one of the island's most built-up areas. The National Trust for Jersey previously raised £50,000 in just 37 days to protect nearby land.
Prisoners in Jersey are learning carpentry skills while building nesting boxes that help save endangered hedgehogs. The handcrafted shelters are flying off the shelves and giving inmates a chance to make a real difference.
Brothers in Jersey are revolutionizing livestock management with GPS collars that create invisible fences, eliminating hours of hauling equipment up steep cliffs. The technology is now being tested on cows to help rewild new parts of the island.
An 18-year-old British swimmer delivered a stunning late surge to capture gold at the European Championships, adding to his historic Commonwealth Games victory just weeks earlier. Two more British swimmers also reached the podium in Paris.
Australian swimmer Sam Williamson won gold in the 100m breaststroke while his partner, Linnea Lindberg, photographed the race through tears from the pool deck. The touching moment at the Commonwealth Games captured hearts as professional duty met personal joy.
A telecom company in Jersey just made music education more accessible for 90 children from lower-income families. Four tablets will help young musicians read sheet music and learn theory in fun, interactive ways.
After losing his home, family, and job to cocaine addiction, Michael Nicholson found help at a treatment center and has now been clean for four months. His story of recovery offers hope as he works to help others struggling with addiction.
A children's literacy charity is collecting unused e-readers to refurbish and give to families who need better access to books. Phone Doctor will wipe and repair donated Kindles for free throughout June.
A carpenter left a secret message in a bottle inside a Jersey castle fireplace 58 years ago, and his daughters just helped solve the mystery. Edward Blampied's playful habit of hiding notes finally got discovered during a restoration project.
High school athlete Colby Goetten just shattered a pole vault record that stood untouched since 1977. The Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month proved that some dreams are worth the nearly five-decade wait.