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• Minister considering charge for disposing of some household appliances

  The Infrastructure Minister has said he is looking into introducing a charge for the disposal of certain goods such as fridges and televisions.

• Scrutiny calls for faster ferries to France and a review of flat-rate freight fee

  Reducing journey times to France is one of the ways DFDS could improve its services, a scrutiny panel has concluded.

• Stark warning issued about capacity of Jersey Fire & Rescue

  A review has found that Jersey Fire & Rescue needs 'considerable' work to meet national standards and there are a 'large number of extreme risks' with current operating levels.

• Student to tackle Kilimanjaro, London Half and 100K Ultra for charity

  A 20-year-old student from Jersey has been inspired by her mum to take on three major endurance challenges for three charities.

• Channel Islanders urged not to panic buy fuel

  ATF Fuels says supply is not an issue but price volatility is already in evidence on some garage forecourts.

• Fort Regent Bear auctioned for £900

  The Jersey feature sold for £900 this week at auction, raising money for animal charities.

• More than 25 puffins a week wash up on Channel Island beaches

  Animal protection charities are collating the numbers of dead seabirds after a change in wind direction is bringing them onto island beaches.

• DFDS introduces 'Islanders’ Rate' discount

  The island's ferry firm says it has introduced a 15% discount on return travel from Jersey.