2 month agoAbout fifty French fishing boats are now grouped together at the entrance to Saint-Hélier. Others are on their way to join the demonstration. Commodore Goodwill blocked by French sailors
2 month agoA member of the Jersey Militia reenactment group was seen firing on the French boats with a musket from Elizabeth Castle this morning. It's after the flotilla of French fishermen who blockaded Jersey's main harbour returned to open water
2 month agoHMS Severn and HMS Tamar have arrived on station just outside of Jersey, they have taken up a position of shadowing the French fishing vessels at this time. HMS Severn was "swarmed" by 5 or so fishing vessels on arrival but they have since returned to the blockade
2 month agoIt seems that Maritime Gendarmerie patrol vessel "Athos" is en route to Jersey
2 month agoMarineTraffic video playback of French fishing vessels arriving in Jersey this morning
2 month agoThe flotilla of French fishermen who blockaded Jersey's main harbour this morning are now returning to open water. Approximately 70 boats made the journey across to the island to express their anger and frustration
2 month agoThe French flotilla is now in St Helier's harbour while the Royal Navy vessels watch on in the distance
2 month agoThe French fishing ships are moving out of St Helier harbour again. Seems to have been a short demonstration, not an actual blockade
2 month agoThe leader of the protest has asked all vessels to leave the harbour and let the Commodore Goodwill ship depart. He says they have made their point
2 month agoA flotilla of French fishermen blockading Jersey's main harbour
2 month agoFrench fishers flotilla off Jersey. They are angry about access to fishing waters @itvnews
The Group of Seven threatens to impose sanctions on the junta in Myanmar
PM office statement says Dominic Raab and and trade minister "Greg Hands "have spoken to their French counterparts today and raised concerns about recent provocations" G Eustice continues to offer meeting to French maritime minister to discuss. (earlier offers snubbed)
2 month agoRoyal Navy Patrol Vessel HMS Severn setting a course for Jersey at this hour
Two British patrol boats on their way to Jersey this evening.
Downing Street has said the UK will send two offshore patrol vessels to Jersey as a precautionary measure to "monitor the situation" amid a row with France over post-Brexit fishing rights
2 month agoBoris Johnson sends in the Royal Navy to protect Jersey from blockade. No10: “As a precautionary measure the UK will be sending two Offshore Patrol Vessels to monitor the situation.”
Jersey fishing row: French threats are "close to act of war" says leader of Jersey Fisherman's association as 100 boats prepare for 6am blockade. Others blame govt "incompetence"
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Electric Jersey: Following enquiries from our customers regarding the French fishing dispute, JE can reassure customers that in the unlikely event electricity supplies from France are disrupted, La Collette Power Station and Queens' Road has capacity to supply Jersey's electricity requirements
A number of homes have been evacuated in Coleraine after a suspicious object was found in the Brook Street area.
3 month agoEngland London Ashford UK : After a Gas Explosion, two people have been airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' and five more hurt today. It destroyed a house in Kent, sparking a fire
At least seven people have been injured following an explosion in Ashford Emergency services remain at the scene
Britain and India 'fire starting gun' on post-Brexit trade deal, with preliminary pact worth £1 billion Johnson & Modi are to host virtual meeting tomorrow, after securing deal for £533m inward investment to Britain that will create c.6,500 UK jobs
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Manchester United's game against Liverpool has been postponed after fans stormed the pitch at Old Trafford earlier today
3 month agoFans of @ManUtd, who are protesting against the club's owners at Old Trafford, got to the stadium and broke into the field.
3 month agoPolice make further arrest following man's death in Bracknell
3 month agoEmergency services at City Road Trafford. Bomb squad investigating and residents evacuated from 384 Chester Road apartments
3 month agoEmergency services at City Road, Trafford. Fire, Police, Bomb squad present and many residents evacuated. Roads cordoned off
