Data commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that more than 34 per cent of patients waited longer than 12 hours to be admitted to A&E News | London A&E services at St Helier Hospital are under unprecedented pressure, a local MP has warned, after more than 2,000 patients waited over 12 hours for treatment this past winter Bobby Dean MP believes the Sutton hospital has reached a ‘breaking point’, as new research reveals Epsom and St Helier Trust is one of the worst-performing NHS trusts in London for A&E waiting times Data commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that more than 34 per cent of patients waited longer than 12 hours to be admitted to A&E at the Trust The Carshalton and Wallington MP criticised these delays highlighting that outdated facilities are exacerbating the pressures faced by staff and patients He said: “Delays to the promised St Helier upgrades directly threaten the future of our hospital and leave patients and NHS staff paying the price The queues to get emergency treatment are spiralling across the country but the poor state of our buildings is making the situation even worse.” the Boris Johnson-led government promised £500 million for Sutton as part of the nationwide New Hospital Programme (NHP) which aimed to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 the current Labour government has dismissed Mr Johnson’s plans as “a work of fiction,” delaying vital upgrades until the 2030s Mr Dean described the situation as a national crisis adding that the poor condition of hospital buildings significantly worsens the emergency care delays He recounted a personal experience of the crisis recalling how an elderly relative had to wait on the floor in A&E due to a shortage of trolleys and beds “The government must see sense and urgently bring forward these long-overdue upgrades,” Mr Dean said A spokesperson for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “While patients in our emergency department are kept safe and we prioritise those who are the sickest we don’t want to be providing care in this way and apologise to anyone experiencing long waits as our teams continue to do the best they can under huge pressure.” The Trust spokesperson added: “We’ve been very busy driven by a surge in viruses such as flu and norovirus – people can help us by using NHS 111 their GP or a pharmacy if their need is less urgent The Trust has invested £60 million over the past five years to improve facilities but acknowledged its ageing hospitals are deteriorating faster than they can be repaired Although the construction of a new hospital and upgrades to existing sites will now begin later than originally planned patient safety remains the trust’s top priority VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with 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2025 Sir Mark is a committed public servant and joins gesh after a distinguished career in the UK Civil Service where he served as Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development between 2011 and 2017 and at the United Nations as the Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator between 2017 and 2021 Sir Mark brings a wealth of experience in government as well as international experience to the NHS which includes supporting dramatic improvements in life expectancy in Africa and South Asia and coordinating UN humanitarian assistance in countries across the world affected by natural disaster and conflict Sir Mark has held senior strategic leadership roles in large and complex organisations In addition to his previous roles in government and the UN he is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of London and a member of the World Health Organization Global Preparedness Monitoring Board he is the Vice President of the Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and will take on the position of President of CIPFA from July 2025 As Chair of gesh, Sir Mark will lead the Group Board in the delivery of the gesh CARE strategy to ensure the Group delivers outstanding care for patients fosters an inclusive culture and ensure services are sustainable and fit for the future He will also play a key role in working with partners across the health and care system to transform care and improve outcomes for local communities Sir Mark said: “It is a privilege to be appointed Chair of gesh and to lead an organisation which cares so compassionately for the people of South West London and Surrey “The NHS is facing very significant challenges but I am committed to ensuring that we continue providing the highest possible standard of care for our patients and working collaboratively with our partners.” Regional Director of the NHS in London said: Sir Mark has been committed to boosting the health of the communities he serves and he brings a tremendous amount of experience and expertise to this role “We are all pleased to be welcoming Sir Mark to South West London and Surrey where he will no doubt continue to help improve the health of our patients and communities.” gesh is a group of hospitals and community services in South West London and Surrey with 17,000 staff caring for a population of four-million said: “I’m really thrilled to have Sir Mark as our new Chair “He joins us at a time of opportunity – we are strengthening our ties with partners such as City St George’s University of London to drive forward research and innovation improve our services and develop our staff We will also be building one of the biggest specialist renal units in the country to improve services for some of our sickest patients “I look forward to working with Sir Mark to continue delivering the care we are proud of.” After eight years as Chair of St George’s and nearly six as Chair of Epsom and St Helier Gillian Norton’s term of office will come to an end in March Jacqueline said: “Gillian and I formed a partnership of honesty and mutual respect and shared a commitment to always do the right thing for our patients and staff we have worked with our teams to drive improvements in care – including taking St George’s out of double special measures compassion and leadership has helped us to become a more inclusive and collaborative organisation where every voice is valued This is why she is so highly regarded by everyone at gesh and we’ll miss her dearly “She has been a huge personal support to me and I would like to say thank you to Gillian for the enormous difference she has made.” Energy upgrades across three hospitals are under way – lighting the way for millions of pounds in much-needed savings. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has started replacing 45,000 fittings with energy-efficient LED lighting across its sites – a move that will potentially save … Continue reading → A pioneering new way of treating heart failure more aggressively has cut deaths by nearly two-thirds, bringing hope to patients and families affected by the deadly condition. St George’s Hospital treated the UK’s very first patient in a new way – inspired by the results of a global trial, STRONG-HF, … Continue reading → Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visited St George’s to hear how we’re tackling knife crime – with frontline staff laying bare the devastating impact violence has on our communities. During the visit, which coincided with a Government announcement to ban ninja swords, the Home Secretary met with teams on our Major … Continue reading → “Every day was scary,” says nurse Laura Blackmore, when asked to reflect on 2020. “I remember having my visor on and hearing my own breath – like when you’re scuba diving and you can hear your breath over everything.” Laura is of course speaking about the Covid pandemic – one of the … Continue reading → A patient has described the terrifying moment he was stabbed with a 15-inch blade while onlookers filmed on their phones – as the hospital where he was treated reveals almost 100 dangerous weapons have been surrendered on site. The male from South London, who did not wish to be named, … Continue reading → Below are the pecentage of patients who answered "Very good" or "Good" to the question "Overall how was your experience of our service?" last month St Helier’s NHS trust had been promised new building – but faces uncertainty after project put under review by chancellor St Helier hospital is older than the NHS itself A once beautiful modernist building that admitted its first patients in 1941 The white paint is chipping at every corner of its formerly gleaming exterior and its state of the art balconies have been fenced off due to modern safety regulations More pressing concerns for staff are the structural issues that make their already challenging jobs much harder Large windows built for an optimal stream of ventilation are held together with masking tape to stop them falling in on staff and patients Corridor floors are sinking into the ground and seep mud and lifts are out of service so often that ambulances are used to take the most vulnerable patients from side exits in wards to the main hospital building or the intensive care unit says the state of the building has reached crisis point She recalls how that morning – a cold morning in October – a nurse had tried to close a window in a kidney dialysis treatment room and it fell off in her hand “Somebody ordered extra blankets because it was so cold because of the broken windows,” she said “It’s a brilliant little unit but really do you want to be looking after your patients in this environment A third of NHS sites in England require repairs in order to prevent serious and/or catastrophic failure major disruption to clinical services or serious injury or prosecution The NHS is just one area of the public realm that has been left to crumble. A Guardian project has found more than 1.5 million pupils are studying in schools that require major rebuilding or refurbishment Two in five court buildings are considered to be in poor condition while thousands of prisoners are being held in buildings considered inhumane The problems at St Helier are obvious to even the untrained eye – buckets stand under gaping holes in the ceiling all around the building The ceiling tiles that used to be there have disintegrated from water damage A large sheet of tarpaulin can be seen bulging under a hole in a corridor ceiling and draining into a bucket below three days after Blythe started his role in the hospital a busy renal ward had to be shut down and demolished as it was deemed too dangerous for patients “It was subsiding so much that there were ceiling tiles falling on patients’ heads,” he says The Epsom and St Helier University hospitals NHS trust says it has spent almost £60m on improving the estates over the past five years and has had to cancel 600 operations directly because of the problems “The majority of our capital budget goes on backup maintenance .. It means that we’re not really able to invest in anything new we just mostly do repairs and mandatory upgrades,” Blythe says Tarpaulin beneath pipes on the ceiling of a corridor at St Helier hospital Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianEpsom and St Helier University NHS trust was one of the 40 places promised a new hospital under Boris Johnson’s new hospitals programme The trust was promised a brand new specialist emergency care hospital in Sutton and significant investment in Epsom and St Helier hospitals to modernise the facilities with the trust yet to gain clarity on whether it will receive what had been promised One of the wards in the hospital’s intensive care unit (ITU) was recently given a state of the art upgrade – with proper ventilation heat regulation and a digital control system that can be accurately monitored But other wards in the ITU were not so lucky and staff are left having to make decisions on which ward vulnerable patients should be treated in Epsom and St Helier University NHS trust was one of the 40 places promised a new hospital under Boris Johnson’s hospitals programme. Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianJane Camilleri, the head of nursing for critical care, treats the hospital’s sickest patients day in day out on the ITU wards. She says the building’s issues are a “constant juggle”. “There’s only certain types of patients we can put in here because the air exchange isn’t adequate, so patients with airborne infections, you will have to have next door because you’ve got the appropriate air exchange,” she says. The ITU at St Helier does not meet NHS regulations in terms of bed space, air exchange and ventilation. But without funding, meeting those requirements is deemed impossible. Like elsewhere in the hospital, the team in the ITU has little choice but to keep doing the best for their patients in terrible conditions. Each of the shellfish is able to filter up to 190 litres of water a day meaning the 6,000-kilogram haul can cumulatively deal with around 66 million litres each week The triploid oysters are sterile and do not reproduce allowing them to grow faster and filter water all year round They can also help reduce harmful emissions by trapping carbon dioxide in their shells and shoring up sediments Other benefits include acting as natural barriers against erosion and boosting local biodiversity under the St Helier Marina access ramp and next to the accommodation pods with regular monitoring to check how the initiative is going possess an incredible ability to filter water "We are aiming to harness this natural skill to further improve water quality in the harbour." owner of Jersey Oyster Company which is working with Ports on the project adds: "This initiative not only highlights the remarkable natural abilities of oysters but also underscores our commitment to sustainability we aim to make St Helier Harbour a cleaner and more sustainable environment for future generations." 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The Sunday TimesAs soon as Patricia Sillitoe fell But she did not realise it would be 23 hours until she would finally get into a hospital bed It was 2am last Saturday when the 90-year-old fell on the bathroom floor she slowly crawled to the bedroom “then flicked the light on and off hoping that my neighbour would see it” Fortunately her friend is an early riser — at 6am she spotted Sillitoe’s signal let herself in with the spare key and dialled 999 the widowed grandmother was taken to nearby St Helier Hospital But reaching A&E at 10.30am did not spell the end A nurse who was deliberately left out of a tea round and was consistently ignored by a colleague has won £41,000 for constructive dismissal Mrs Hamilton worked as a diabetes specialist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and resigned in January 2022 citing “cruel bullying behaviours” and poor management One of the key incidents cited in the tribunal ruling was in September 2018 when a patient had experienced severe “hypos” (low blood sugar) and collapsed at home but they had a difficult working relationship They disagreed on how best to treat the patient in question and Nayeck asked if she was questioning his competency arguing that the patient’s safety could be at risk ‘Siren’ who asked colleague to do her work loses dismissal claim  Tribunal claim over ‘dubious’ birthday leave fails  agreed that her clinical assessment had been correct and suggested Nayeck needed to address a learning issue so it did not happen again – Jupp also suggested Hamilton apologise to Nayeck for her tone Nayeck became “noticeably dismissive” of Hamilton He stopped making tea for her even if he was making it for other team members and would ignore her morning greetings Nayeck found a book that Hamilton had lost and Hamilton believes he rubbed out her name and wrote his own over it before storing it with his own documents both parties agreed to communicate in a more civil manner Nayeck sent an email to Jupp and another colleague claiming he had been bullied for two years by Hamilton He later sent another email listing 10 broader allegations about her It was agreed he could work from a separate unit on certain days to limit his time with Hamilton and the allegations were followed up with an investigation Hamilton claimed he was “personally very abusive” to her saying “I don’t like you” and said she was upset at how the problem had been handled by the trust Hamilton submitted a formal grievance to the trust alleging that it had failed to deal with the breakdown in the relationship had not investigated the theft of her book In August 2021 she was deemed unfit to work due to stress she said: “I am today formally resigning from my post… due to a breach of contract by the trust due to a total breakdown of trust and confidence and thereby consider myself constructively dismissed “The situation I have been put in by the trust has caused both significant stress and anxiety for which I have had to seek professional ongoing help This has been caused as a direct consequence of the actions or and poor management by the trust.” In her judgment employment judge Kathryn Ramsden said Hamilton was a “gifted nurse who loved her job” upholding her claim for constructive unfair dismissal Receive the Personnel Today Direct e-newsletter every Wednesday Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Hospitals across London and Surrey are bracing for the impact of this weekend’s cold snap on emergency services With the Met Office predicting sub-zero temperatures and snow Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) are expecting demand to soar as the temperature drops While icy conditions can cause more slips and falls the impact of cold weather on the body can also increase the risk of strokes heart attacks and respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia – particularly in vulnerable people including older adults and those with existing health conditions which is already feeling the strain from a wave of winter viruses said: “Our hospitals are very stretched and we are under extreme pressure “We expect to see higher demand during cold spells and in the days that follow and are doing everything we can to handle this You can help us by checking in on vulnerable people and using services best suited to your needs Group Chief Medical Officer for St George’s said: “It’s a common misconception that you will be seen more quickly if you visit an emergency department when it’s not an emergency – but in fact “Please stay at home if you have norovirus symptoms and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water NHS 111 online – a 24/7 service that can direct people where to go for care – should be the first port of call Pharmacies can provide advice on minor illnesses such as colds It’s important that people continue to call 999 or go to an emergency department when it is life-threatening Vaccines help stop the spread of winter illnesses as does washing hands regularly with soap and water Plans to transform renal care in south west London and Surrey are one step closer to becoming reality as Wandsworth Council has now approved plans to build a new kidney facility at St George’s Hospital The plans will bring together specialist inpatient kidney care from across St Helier Hospital in Sutton and St George’s Hospital in Tooting into one place while strengthening outpatient services in local hospitals where 95% of patients will continue to receive care and treatment Building the new unit and freeing up space at St Helier will help pave the way for St George’s Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) to deliver on plans to build a new Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Sutton and modernise to Epsom and St Helier Hospitals part of the government’s New Hospital Programme The new state-of-the-art kidney unit will deliver high-quality inpatient This will include inpatient services for people on long-term dialysis and more complex care for individuals needing specialist surgery such as a kidney transplant It has been designed following extensive engagement with kidney patients and staff to ensure it meets their needs Group Deputy Chief Executive and Renal Consultant at St George’s Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group “Reaching this milestone is a huge achievement and means we’re a big step closer to transforming the care we provide to our kidney patients “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring together the best of our two excellent renal services in a state-of-the-art purpose-built renal hospital at St George’s – and we’re ready to press forward and deliver on our plans.” Read more about our plans on our website FatFace has returned  to Jersey with the opening of a new store in St Helier The lifestyle fashion brand previously operated a standalone store on the island but closed it in 2021 the new store will offer FatFace’s latest collections said: “Returning to Jersey with a new standalone store is a proud moment for FatFace and this store represents our commitment to serving our loyal Jersey customers with a vibrant and welcoming shopping experience “We are thrilled to bring our products back to the island and look forward to connecting with the local community.” FatFace currently operates 191 stores in the UK FatFace has opened a new store in St Helier marking its return to Jersey after closing its previous standalone store in 2021 FatFace has announced the opening of a new store in St Helier marking the brand’s return to Jersey after closing its standalone store in 2021 The new 1,978 sq ft space will allow customers to explore FatFace’s latest collection alongside its core product range reinforcing the brand’s commitment to serving its loyal Jersey customer base The store’s launch will create five new jobs with the new team reflecting the company’s core values Employees will benefit from a generous staff discount Karen Johnston, Stores Director at FatFace “Returning to Jersey with a new standalone store is a proud moment for FatFace We are thrilled to bring our products back to the island and look forward to connecting with the local community.” The opening in St Helier is part of FatFace’s continued growth with the company currently operating 191 stores across the UK FatFace prioritises sustainability across its operations Register to Drapers to read ONE FREE article and a FREE digital edition Lifestyle brand FatFace has returned to Jersey with a store opening in St Helier after it closed its standalone store on the island in 2021 It will stock the brand's latest collection as well as items from its core range said: "Returning to Jersey with a new standalone store is a proud moment for FatFace and this store represents our commitment to serving our loyal Jersey customers with a vibrant and welcoming shopping experience." The launch of the new St Helier store comes after the business opened its seventh store in the Republic of Ireland at the start of February and more than 20 stores in the US and Canada Power 100 2024: who are this year’s Lifestyle Leaders? 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Three fire engines attended the incident and when they arrived discovered an electrical fire in an electrical cupboard in the basement of the property. The smoke from the fire had travelled up to multiple flats in the building. As well as those taken to hospital, another adult had to be rescued from the top floor of the building. Jersey Fire and Rescue would like to use this incident as a reminder for islanders of the importance of having working smoke detectors within their properties and within any communial hallways. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know... Jersey's Latin dance community is celebrating its 15th year strutting its stuff in St Helier the group held its Christmas get-together this weekend The group meets weekly and has more than 1,500 members on their books Instructor Hannah Cherrington-Hall says: "No matter what mood you're in dancing always cheers you up and just takes you out of whatever's worrying or bothering you "We're very varied: different ages [and] different backgrounds from different countries but this is the one thing that brings us together and we're just a lovely community." Organiser Adoni said: "It is easy and is a good way to forget about the work week "You meet all the people and you don't need years and years of experience to be able to enjoy it and dance here "You just need a few classes and then off you go." MPs and senior NHS officials fear major London hospitals could ‘go down’ as Wes Streeting delays rebuilding programme Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice MPs and senior NHS officials have warned that major London hospitals could be forced to close after ministers delayed plans to rebuild them Heath Secretary Wes Streeting on Monday postponed plans to build and refurb major hospitals under the New Hospitals Programme by up to a decade, sparking fury. Trust executives told on Tuesday how their hospitals were already crumbling in a “whack-a-mole” game to keep facilities running with some floors sinking with hospital beds on them and entire surgeries being hit with power and water outages said the hospital’s existing facility “has reached the end of the line” Local MP Bobby Dean told the Standard: “The floor is sinking, the ceiling leaks, lifts regularly break, which means you can not transfer patients to the places in the building that they need to be in “Many parts of the hospital are far too hot to work in during the summer “There are floods that happen in parts of the building There are bits of the building which are literally just being propped up with bits of tarpaulin and pieces of wood “Probably most critically the intensive care unit is not fitted out to modern-day standards when it comes to things like ventilation and space requirements You might often have two or three patients where you are meant to have one for example.” he added: “If the health secretary thinks we can continue to care for patients for 10 years in this building we invite Wes Streeting to come and see the state of the estate himself.” said they could not wait fifteen years as the Trust’s hospitals are already at risk of catastrophic failure Officials have already had to move some services out of St Mary’s Hospital to prevent it partly collapsing into nearby Paddington Station Long waits in A&E departments ‘increase risk of dying within 30 days’ London hospitals with the shortest A&E waiting times ‘I was stuck for 12 hours with no water': Inside crisis in London A&Es Welcome to your ultimate all-inclusive holiday in the Maldives we've had to close theatres for several weeks in order to repair leaks in the roof,” he said they have a ward closed because the floor will not bear the weight of hospital beds “We have had to remove some specialist services from a building to repair subsidence that could have meant the corner of the building collapsing into Paddington Station we've lost the power and light to theatres Whole wings have been left without water on occasion and indeed heating.” he said it was “possible” that multiple hospital sites could “go down” due to the delayed repairs - adding: “At which point you have then basically trashed the ability to provide specialist care in north-west London.” Whipps Cross Hospital in east London - which had been initially slated to be rebuilt in 2026 - will be delayed until 2032-2034 under Mr Streeting’s plans Shane DeGaris, the chief executive of Barts Health NHS Trust said he was confused by the rationale behind the decision He warned that patients and medics were going to have to put up with “really substandard” care for at least another five years Announcing the changes in the Commons on Monday Mr Streeting said the new timetable was “honest credible plan to build the hospitals our NHS needs.” Promising that all the new units would be delivered Mr Streeting said he had secured investment averaging £3 billion a year which he described as part of the largest capital investment in the NHS since the previous Labour government The Government of Jersey has granted planning consent for the first phase of the St Helier Harbour Regeneration This long-term project will renew ageing infrastructure and improve facilities for passenger and freight traffic to secure the viability of the lifeline port and its associated harbours which have served the people of Jersey and visitors to the island for 250 years  by global urbanism and architecture practice Broadway Malyan responds to an initial ‘sense of place’ study and extensive consultation process The first phase of implementation will deliver a new harbourside environment rooted in St Helier’s historic and cultural heritage that will deliver significantly improved user experience and facilities for the local community and travellers customs and inspection facilities and freight distribution centre within a significant area of waterside public realm connected to St Helier via network of landscaped routes that will extend the town’s green infrastructure The masterplan locates the passenger terminal and linear park alongside Elizabeth Marina creating a waterfront destination with significant views over the Jersey coastline and towards Elizabeth Castle this strategy will see the removal of high concrete walls that have severed the port estate from St Helier town centre for the past 35 years The linear park will extend existing active travel routes for pedestrians and cyclists whilst also providing opportunities for rest and play The passenger terminal takes a curved form that responds to the coastline and its structure and materiality draw inspiration from the rich character of the port and sea transport A modular approach has been developed for the building using standardised components to enable future expansion if needed and to maximise off-site manufacture with the aim of minimising the amount of energy used in the construction process including low and zero carbon technologies have been incorporated into the building The façade uses just five repeatable elements resulting in paired back Vertical fins project from the façade to shade the building’s interior and adding visual depth to the elevations when seen from a distance Coastal views are preserved through solar controlled low-emissivity glazing to help moderate the internal environment combined with a system of mechanical façade openings that facilitate a mixed-mode ventilation strategy to reduce operational carbon to help meet Ports of Jersey’s net zero goal for harbour operations by 2030 All buildings feature biodiverse green roofs with integrated photovoltaic panels and are linked by a district energy network designed for future connection to water source heat pumps utilising seawater from the harbour as the primary energy source to will further reduce the harbour’s carbon footprint The public realm design significantly reduces material sent to landfill by repurposing the dismantled concrete walls as retaining structures and beneath landscaped berms that have been introduced to provide shelter from the wind and mounds that children can use for informal play A significant area of existing paving will also be used alongside new material un-trimmed slabs will be laid with informal edges along soft-planted or gravel beds reminiscent of coastal boardwalks The exterior spaces feature marine tolerant trees planted in a pinetum near the water’s edge with deciduous tree species planting in an arboretum towards the town the design team proposes a series of art installations and sonic sculptures including maritime flotsam and jetsam from redundant buoys to ships funnels to create a wayfinding trail from the town Client: Ports of JerseyArchitecture & Landscape Design: Broadway MalyanArchitecture & Public Art Strategy: WaddingtonSustainability Project & Cost Management: Mott MacdonaldStructural & 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complaint Our Contact Centre is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday The first incident is said to have taken place outside Sure and the second happened in the middle of King Street near the old Clinton's card shop on Easter Monday (21 April) was spotted shouting at the child during the apparent assault He is described as wearing a grey jumper with dark jeans and trainers The young girl had dark hair in a ponytail and wore a white top in a yellow long-sleeved top with a gilet and a headscarf Police would like to speak with anyone who may have seen this or who has any information concerning this incident Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 612612 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form at Crimestoppers-uk.org Please whitelist confidentials.com to continue to our site and enjoy an Ad-Light experience How far is far enough from home to be on holiday?  and didn’t know a great deal about it outside of the usual cliches about wealth TV detectives and it being ‘a bit of both’ when it comes to the cultural crossover of Britain and France.  The Hotel Club and Spa is classy without the need to overstate things; no fur coat needed it’s simply comfortable in its own well-tailored clothes The hotel itself is comforting in its decoration while still lending that slight buzz of the high life.  with all the comforts you would expect and more for a weekend away It’s ideal for the sort of balance of the luxurious and the logistical; somewhere to relax with a drink from the mini bar while you dress for dinner or have an afternoon snooze before an evening out in St Helier or simply somewhere to look forward to returning to after a long day.  The decor of Bohemia is a combination of two things I particularly enjoy; the classy and calm atmosphere of a hotel bar where the world outside seems to dissolve away and time slows down and the intimate ambience of an exquisitely laid restaurant table under a soft light where the four corners of your table become a world of their own for a while The signature tasting menu was laid in front of us and I felt that particular joy you get when you know you don’t have to choose you can simply let the evening ebb and flow and wash over you as each course and accompanying glass of wine arrives but sometimes the absence of choice is even lovelier I’m normally one to make sure I don’t eat too much bread when it’s on the table but there was no chance I could’ve passed up a beautifully fresh baked roll with Bordier seaweed butter It’s not like I’d be able to make it at home.  Next was perhaps my personal favourite; Jersey white crab meat and brown crab almond pannacotta with grape and verjus such a simple execution of an ingredient that really does need the subtlest treatment to allow it to truly sing but with a slightly fruity addition from the grape this combined in a way I wasn’t expecting It was accompanied by a 2022 Pazo Senorans Albarino that I could’ve happily drank all evening We continued with an ingredient I’m reasonably sure I’ve never had before roasted veal sweetbreads with butternut and parmesan puree the central ingredient of the dish was handled with care given towards its defining notes and then accompanied by a constellation of delicately chosen flavours in pumpkin For main course it was roasted saddle of Welsh lamb I would say the only cuisine that keeps up with how the British Isles handles lamb is the middle east and the interplay of the pink and perfectly crisped lamb with the likes of cumin and yoghurt was a wise decision executed very well There was the option of a cheese course as well but because you would’ve had to roll me out of the place if I’d had that as well as dessert Although the epoisses was mightily tempting I did however take a picture for the ogling eyes of our dear readers Dessert was caramelised pear and mascarpone cremeux with fresh pear roasted hazelnut and white balsamic; quite simply the picture of the sort of dessert people will chastise themselves for having It was the perfect example of why dessert chefs are craftsmen like any other station in the kitchen arranged with delicate appreciation of not only the space on the plate from its look and staff to its atmosphere and its menus that make the decision to splash out a little bit make a lot of sense Its entire purpose is to provide you with a dining experience that you long remember and it wasn’t hard for me to trawl back through my mind to remember what a delightful experience this was I went for a stroll after dinner into St Helier to see what the atmosphere was like in the evenings and was pleased to discover a bustling but relaxed buzz about the place.  We went for a walk into St Helier before lunch taking in the significantly brighter and sunnier climate than the north of England regularly affords us and sat down outside a pub on one of the many pedestrianised high streets Shopkeepers stood outside and watched the world go by and the town had the gentle buzz of a Saturday afternoon The buildings are certainly distinct from those in England and catch a low autumnal sun in a very pleasing way feeling like a different place in the world but with the familiar comfort of something close to home it was back to Bohemia for lunch at the bar restaurant The bar side of Bohemia is a refreshingly relaxed affair low tables and comforting lighting lending themselves well to the more bistro-leaning menu We took a seat by the windows and settled in for a lengthy We arrived back at Club Hotel and Spa ahead of the taxi to the airport and even with a noticeable turnaround of new guests clearly in that day there was none of the mad bustle and frantic nature of a hotel that perhaps doesn’t prepare.  David stayed at The Club Hotel and Spa, Green Street, St Helier JE, JE2 4UH, Jersey. 01534 876500. Get the latest food & drink news and exclusive offers by email by signing up to our mailing list. This is one of the ways that Confidentials remains free to our readers and by signing up you help support our high quality, impartial and knowledgable writers. Thank you! You can also get regular updates on news, exclusives and offers by joining the Manchester Confidential WhatsApp group. Harley Young shares her highlights after spending a long weekend in the coastal city Harley Young enjoys a selection of bitesized treats with a nod to Liverpool’s heritage Two-time Great British Menu contestant Dave Critchley reimagines the classics It comes after previous proposals to redevelop the site in St Helier and build nearly 1,000 new homes were denied planning permission in September 2023 The Jersey Development Company (JDC) have confirmed that the Aquasplash will remain - although the cinema is set to be completely rebuilt The plans also include a new outdoor pool with a nearby sauna new cafes and restaurants - as well as a gym and an art gallery The photos provided by the company are for "illustrative purposes to convey the vision" as opposed to real architect's designs JDC said that although they will be building homes they cannot yet confirm how many - or what they might look like said: "The vision is to create a well designed landscape destination waterfront that offers activities for both the local community and visitors "The JDC has listened to islanders feedback on the previous plans the retention of the AquaSplash swimming pool and improving pedestrian access to and from town" several underpasses and a children's water jet play area The JDC will open a survey for feedback from islanders and a Q&A is being scheduled for mid-November Enter a location to help give the most relevant search result for you Clear Woodlands Farm has been in the Le Boutillier family for five generations and is now an expansive enterprise taking in a dairy butchers and an honesty box selling home-grown Jersey Royals It also sports the Potato Shack café – a beautiful construction in the style of a hay barn at the gateway to the farm Visitors can drop by for breakfast and daytime sustenance in the shape of pastries homemade bakes and brunch staples such as Woodlands hash There are also a couple of lunch dishes including homemade merguez sausages on toasted flatbread and burgers featuring their own Jersey beef Woodlands Farm, La Rue de MaupertuisSt HelierJersey JE2 3HGGB View opening times Soaked in history and peppered with ancient monuments Medway is often overlooked when it comes to eating out wine consultant and John Dory co-owner Zeren Wilson lifts the lid on the best places for a bite to eat Chester brings a distinctive flair to the dining scene in Cheshire with a growing number of restaurants that balance creativity From bold Mediterranean flavours to plant-led plates and modern British cooking Ahead of the next instalment of our Claridge’s Supper Series we caught up with Elly Wentworth from The Angel The South Hams boasts some of the most beautiful stretches of the English coastline with fertile farmland stretching from sea-sprayed headlands to steep rolling pasture and cool It’s home to a fiercely local food and drink scene and .. Samantha Miller and Jane Baxter’s eccentrically located restaurant  brings people together in a shared table format Here’s a light summer recipe to bring to your dining table Have we seen the last gasp of late night London Critic and Good Food Guide columnist Jimi Famurewa doesn't think so Some of the best restaurants in the city will still seat you come 10pm Bangkok Diners Club began life as District a Thai fusion tasting menu restaurant on nearby Oldham Street that attracted plaudits from local and national press before closing in 2022 due to financial difficulties.  Restaurant Index Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and personalise content. Cookies are small files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to improve your experience of a website, gather reporting information and show relevant advertising. You can allow all cookies or manage them for yourself. You can find out more on our cookies page any time. These cookies are needed for essential functions such as signing in and making payments. They can’t be switched off. These cookies help us optimise our website based on data. Using these cookies we will know which web pages customers enjoy reading most and what products are most popular. A dog licence costs £10 per dog and must be renewed by Friday 31 January 2025. Applications received after 31 January will double in cost to £20 per dog. If a dog is younger than 6 months old - or is used solely by a blind or deaf person - they do not need a licence. The Parish of St Helier recently reviewed the 1,867 dog licences submitted in 2024 to reveal the top five most popular dogs to own in the town. Taking the top spot was the cockapoo - a mix between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. According to Country Living, they were one of the most expensive dogs in the UK in 2022. Cockapoos are often considered hypoallergenic because they tend to shed less than other dogs. In second place is the Jack Russell Terrier. Jack Russells are an energetic British breed of small terrier which relies on a high level of exercise and stimulation. These dogs usually have a long life expectancy. Coming in third is the Labrador Retriever. The breed is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in Europe. English Cocker Spaniels rank 18th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of excellent working and obedience intelligence. And fifth is the dachshund, also known as a sausage dog because of its long, narrow build. The number of dachshunds (Miniature Smooth Haired) registered in the UK has significantly increased in the last decade from 2,857 dogs in 2011 to more than 15,300 dogs in 2022. The countdown to Christmas has officially begun in Jersey with the festive lights switch on in St Helier last night (Thursday 14 November) Thousands of islanders gathered at its new location in Parade Gardens where they got to see Santa Claus before watching the illumination The event marked the start of late night Christmas Shopping in St Helier which organisers say is a huge boost to the high street Town Centre and Events Manager said: "Events like this are really important for St Helier and people enjoy themselves but also people go out shopping or they might go out for a bite to eat beforehand which is really great for the economy." He added: "We are really pleased with the turnout had a safe time but more importantly a fun time." This year the parade began at West's Centre where it took a new route along the High Street Charing Cross before arriving at Parade Gardens islanders got to watch live performances from the Jersey School of Popular Music and enjoy a family sing-along before the lights were switched on at 8pm Guernsey's Christmas lights switch-on and parade will commence on Saturday 30 November