Super Gran Jean McLaughlin takes on 80 challenges

A woman named "Super Gran" by her children is working to complete 80 different challenges to mark her 80th birthday.

Jean McLaughlin has raised more than £600 for Alzheimer's research from the first 40 challenges and hopes to raise more for cancer research in the final 40.

So far she has abseiled down a Medieval castle, jumped out of a plane and introduced the weather live on TV.

28 August 2018

Northern Lights seen in bursts of green, pink and yellow in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England

Stunning skies as Northern Lights seen in the UK and Channel Islands

Video footage shows dazzling hues of green and pink over several parts of the UK and the Channel Islands on Monday evening.

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A man hanging off the edge of a rib holding the beak of a gannet in the ocean saving it from netting. Blue skies.

Rib company saves gannet from fishing line

A gannet has been saved after being caught in discarded fishing lines on Saturday.

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A woman with a blue coat holds a lead around a white dog perched on rocks.

Moment dog saved from cliff by rescuers

Three-year-old Lily is rescued from a cliff ledge after going missing during a walk with her owner.

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King Charles points and Queen Camilla in a light blue dress smiles while she holds an umbrella.

Scouts and a seagull brave Jersey rain for King and Queen's parade

Young Scouts and military personnel were drenched as they marched in front of the royal couple who were also enduring the unpleasant weather.

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Unexploded WW2 bomb detonated on island's coast

A member of the public reported the unexploded anti-aircraft shell to Jersey Coastguard on Friday.

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Jersey swimmer lucky to be alive say rescuers

The swimmer was unable to return to shore as waves lashed a sea wall in treacherous conditions.

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Surf therapy brings out children's 'inner dolphin'

A surf therapy charity is bringing out the "inner dolphin" in Jersey's young people.

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Laughter yoga brings exercise to everyone

A non-profit in Jersey is teaching laughter yoga to help elderly members of the community exercise.

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WW2 slave labourer's descendant works on same site

Steen Le Gresley is helping renovate the site where his great-grandfather was a slave worker.

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Ballet star visits dance studio in potato shed

A Royal Ballet star connects with Jersey's national company over their rehearsals in a potato shed.

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Can career options be more varied?

BBC Young Reporter Competition regional winners Ruby and Tillie say young people in Jersey are pushed towards a life in finance.

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Police crime department to investigate Jersey explosion

The investigation into the explosion which killed seven people, will be led by Jersey Police CID.

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Fatal explosion in Jersey block of flats

This video has been removed for rights reasons.

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Police: Jersey explosion 'a devastating scene'

Chief of Police Robin Smith describes the damage following a fatal blast at a block of flats in Jersey.

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Forced to leave a life in Jersey

The Lynn family are one of many leaving the Channel Islands for a new life elsewhere.

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Family continue farming legacy of former constable

The family of former farming constable Sadie Le Sueur-Rennard have continued her work on her farm.

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Battle of Britain air show returns to islands

The RAF Typhoon and the Red Arrows are among those to take to the skies.

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Meteorite spotted over English Channel

A "really bright" meteorite is captured by a camera in Jersey on Sunday.

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The teenager asking world leaders for advice

Leo, 18, sent 200 letters asking for life advice and wisdom from leaders around the globe.

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Why are there protests off the coast of Jersey?

French fishing boats protested in a dispute over access to waters around Jersey.

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