A fire at a Jersey nightclub was believed to have been the Channel Islands largest blaze in more than 50 years.

More than £5m worth of damage was caused to the La Cala nightclub in St Heliers Castle Street according to the insurer Groupama.

The building was reportedly undergoing repair work when the fire broke out on July 29.

Jersey fire service said the fire started accidentally.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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