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On 14 August 2011, Damian Rzeszowski, who died in prison on Saturday, killed six people, including his wife and two children, in a knife attack at the family's St Helier flat.

At his trial, just over a year later, he was cleared of murder, but admitted manslaughter with diminished responsibility.

One of the victims was his five-year-old daughter Kinga, reported to have been stabbed "more than a dozen times."

As well as his wife and children, Rzeszowski also killed Marek Garstka, 56, Marta De La Haye, 34, and Julia De La Haye, aged five.

During his trial, Jersey's Royal Court heard that Rzeszowski's marriage had been under strain after his wife confessed to a two-month affair. Rzeszowski also threatened to take his own life, the court was told.

Psychiatrist Dr Dale Harrison said Rzeszowski was hearing voices during the incident, and "could not remember what happened."

A spokeswoman for the States of Jersey Police said the force had been notified about the death of Rzeszowski. "An investigation into his death will be carried out by the UK Police SOJP will not be issuing any further information."

More on this story:

• Damian Rzeszowski killings: Crimes that shocked Jersey
• Families of Jersey killing victims are 'devastated'
• Special mass to remember Jersey stabbing victims

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The UK Ministry of Justice has confirmed that Damian Rzeszowski, who killed six people, including his wife and children, in Jersey in 2011 has died in custody.

Rzeszowski, 37, was serving a 30-year prison sentence at HMP Full Sutton, Yorkshire.

He died on Saturday.

A spokesman said: "As with all deaths in custody, there will be an independent investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman."

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Islanders are being offered a 25% discount on electric bicycles in an initiative backed by both the States of Guernsey and local cycle shops.

The scheme is designed to encourage people to make "more environmentally friendly and healthy transport choices," a States spokesman said.

The budget for the scheme is £100,000, with the States offering 20% of the subsidy on e-cycles up to the value of £1,500, and local retailers making up the additional 5%.

Deputy Barry Brehaut, President of the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure, said e-cycles were "ideally suited" to Guernsey due to the island's geometry, size and road network.

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The scheme launches on 16 April, external, with anyone over the age of 14 eligible to apply.

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Jersey Reds further boost their squad for 2018-19 with four new signings, while utility back Jason Worrall signs a new deal.

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Guernsey runner Lee Merrien has had some unusual company on the Gold Coast as he continues preparing for the Commonwealth Games.

Merrien - who will compete in the marathon on the last day of the games - was joined by a kangaroo while out training.

Its the fourth games that the athlete has been to, having previously represented the island in 2002, 2006 and 2010.

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Bowlers from Jersey and Guernsey will be in action on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games.

It looks like they've decided to get ready by playing each other!

The two teams had a friendly match at the Broadbeach Bowls Rink earlier this week.

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Proposals for further air routes from Guernsey to London City, Luton and Dubin, were not supported by the States, an airline has said.

Last year Blue Islands, which is part of the Flybe franchise, claims it approached the island's government to replace the Guernsey-London City route after Aurigny withdrew its operations.

The airline said after a series of "productive discussions" with the Committee for Economic Development it decided not to progress further with the project.

A spokesman said, despite islanders "continued desire for new routes" airlines cannot undertake the financial risk of losses without States support.

Deputy Charles Parkinson, President of the Committee for Economic Development, said all decisions made on supporting new air routes were considered on the basis that taxpayer investment provided "an economic return".

On the London City route, he added: "The committee is continuing to actively explore with all interested operators how that route can be re-established."

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More on this story:

• 'More than 50% of seats empty' on Aurigny services to London City
• London to Guernsey passengers may 'struggle' without city route

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The Jersey Reds have confirmed wing Jason Worrall has signed a new contract that will keep him at St Peter next year.

The club has also announced the signings of four new players:

• Prop, Harry Morrell
• Lock, Kyle Hatherell
• Centre, Koch Marx
• Wing, Jack Stapley

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Tower Road in St Helier will be closed for almost two weeks from today, the parish authority has said.

A spokesman said work is being carried out on the hairpin bend which will improve safety "significantly" in the area.

The works, external will extend the western footpath on the outer side of the bend, realign and widen the carriageway and provide a continuous eastern footpath along the inner side of the bend.

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Jersey cyclist Dan Halksworth has been selected as the island's flagbearer for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The team was officially welcomed earlier this week and have been training around the Gold Coast.

The opening ceremony takes place tomorrow.

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Fifty new homes will be ready for islanders to move into when the first phase of development at the former Jersey College for Girls site is completed next month, external.

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