Commodore Clipper cancelled after WW2 bomb found in Portsmouth Harbour
Future Guernsey plan is approved
States agree to end exclusivity clauses in Jersey zero-hours contracts
Roads closing in preparation for high tides in Guernsey
An attempt to introduce an elected speaker in just over a year has been rejected by the States of Jersey
Plans for a States funded retail bank in Guernsey will not go ahead
Alderney's voters will get the chance to quiz election candidates in a hustings this evening
Updates on Wednesday 16 November 2016
That's it from Local Live for today, but we're back from 08:00 tomorrow morning with all the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
To see a round up of today's top stories tune in to BBC Channel Islands News on BBC One at 18:30 this evening.
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
A new £1 charge for cruise passengers coming ashore in Guernsey will start next year.
This is alongside a new security charge and mooring fee for cruise ship operators.
In 2018 it will increase to £1.50 and could be extended to cover all passengers on visiting vessels, whether they come ashore or not.
The initial £1 charge is expected to generate £130,000.
Guernsey Press
Torteval might have to take out a £300,000 loan in a bid to pay for half a million pounds-worth of work which is desperately needed to repair the church’s leaking and crumbling tower, external and spire.
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
A vision of what Guernsey should look like in 20 years has been agreed by the States of Guernsey.
It follows two days of debate on the plan, which will be used as a basis for a five-year action plan.
Deputy Lester Queripel was the only politician to vote against the plan.
Quote MessageI can't possibly support this plan, even though I appreciate it has been laid with the best of intentions. Such documents do nothing but bring us into disrepute as a talking shop.
Deputy Lester Queripel
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Commercial operators, private boat owners and visitors face a 1% fee rise on charges at Guernsey's harbours next year.
Most charges and mooring fees will rise for commercial charges from January and mooring fees from April.
Harbour master Captain Chad Murray said the increase "only slightly above inflation is reasonable" against a backdrop of rising security and infrastructure costs.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Aurigny's CEO, Mark Darby, says the company's new aircraft will give it "more options and flexibility during times of disruption".
The States-owned airline has leased a new ATR 72-500 to replace another ATR which has been sold to a cargo company.
Quote MessageThe old ATR served the airline well, however the opportunity arose to sell it to a cargo company giving us the chance to upgrade to a more modern ATR that is in the same configuration as our other ATRs and will provide our customers with an improved travel experience. This aircraft will give us more options and flexibility during times of disruption and help improve our reliability."
Mark Darby, Chief Executive Officer, Aurigny
A colder night than recent nights. Cloud will thicken in the evening, with blustery showers arriving overnight and continuing at times till dawn. Minimum Temperature: 11C (52F).
Thursday will be a windy day for most, with sunshine and further showers that will be heavy at times, giving a risk of hail and thunder. Maximum Temperature: 13 Deg C (55 Deg F)
Jersey Evening Post
Graffiti was daubed on two island banks by a man protesting against their alleged backing of a controversial oil pipeline worth billions of dollars, external which campaigners claim will threaten the water supply of native Americans.
Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport
Jersey is to host part of squash's European Team Championships for the first time.
The island, which has only been an international nation in the sport since January 2015, will host the division three tournament from 4-7 April 2017.
Jersey finished third this year, having come fifth on their debut in 2015.
"This is fantastic for Jersey and fantastic for our squash community," director of squash Nick Taylor told BBC Radio Jersey.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The Chief Executive of Guernsey Post says the company will make a profit of £1.5m next year - despite reporting results of less than £400,000 this morning.
Profits for the year ended 31 March 2016 were down 23%.
Quote MessageWe expect an increase in excess of £1.5m this year. That's due to a number of reasons, but primarily due to changes we've made to the pension scheme."
Boley Smillie, Chief Executive, Guernsey Post
Guernsey Post moved away from the public sector pension plan, which initially cost them more than £800,000 this year, but in the long-term could save them money.
Mr Smillie says they've worked hard with trade unions and staff to find a solution that works.
Guernsey Press
Health & Social Care and two local charities have pooled resources to help fund a new assistant psychologist., external
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Aurigny has added a new aircraft to it's fleet.
It's an ATR 72-500, which will apparently have more legroom.
It's been leased from Nordic Aviation Capital, and should enter service tomorrow.
The old ATR 72-200, "DB", has been sold to a cargo company.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's Bailiff has said the build up to a debate on his role has limited his ability to do his job as president of the States Assembly.
Yesterday, the States rejected a plan to replace him with an elected speaker.
William Bailhache said he and the Deputy Bailiff didn't want to get involved in political arguments or have any influence on policies.
Tim Pryor
BBC Sport
Jersey-born footballer Graeme Le Saux will help pick the next England football manager.
The former Muratti and England player has been added to the selection panel.
Gareth Southgate's been in charge as interim boss for the last four matches, including a 2-2 draw last night against Spain.
The FA is expected to clarify its position within the next 24 hours.
Gareth Owen
BBC Radio Guernsey
The target of becoming the "healthiest and happiest place in the world" is an "unrealistic target" for Guernsey, according to Deputy Peter Roffey.
The "Future Guernsey" plan sets out a blueprint for the next 20 years.
Deputy Roffey questioned why the happiness aim needed to be included.
Jersey Evening Post
Too many young drivers are getting involved in serious accidents or motoring offences, external within days or weeks of passing their test, two senior judges have said.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The unexploded World War Two bomb that was discovered in Portsmouth Harbour this morning is now being towed out to sea.
It will be destroyed 1.5 miles off the coast of the Isle of Wight either later today or early tomorrow morning.
The bomb caused a five-hour delay for ferry passengers travelling to Portsmouth, with the return trip on the Commodore Clipper being cancelled.
You can find the latest updates here.
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Jersey
Guernsey
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Guernsey are closing two coast roads from 15:00 so that they can install flood barriers in preparation for tonight's high tides.
Force six-seven winds combined with a 9.9m tide this evening, with the winds rising to force six-eight tomorrow morning, have led to a flood warning from the met office being issued.
Route de la Perelle and Biloterie Road will close shortly.
Pic: February 2015.
Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport
The World Bowls Championships will go ahead in Christchurch, despite the earthquake that struck New Zealand, according to Guernsey-based World Bowls director Garry Collins.
The venues for the quadrennial event for outdoor bowls, which start on 29 November and run until 11 December, are just over 100 miles from the epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude quake which struck on Sunday.
Image source, Getty Images"Everything's been checked out, we feel it is safe, but there is constant monitoring," Collins told BBC Radio Guernsey.
"If we feel at some point that we expect more of these things then we'll push that button and the championships will be halted."
