Summary

  • Women's Muratti cancellation decision to be revisited

  • The case of three midwives charged with misconduct has been adjourned until July

  • New equipment 'could see 20% drop' in fertiliser use in Jersey

  • Salerie costs caused by 'changes in scope and specification'

  • Alderney could apply for UNESCO heritage status

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday

  1. Local Live in the Channel Islandspublished at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    That's it for for Local Live today and for the week.

    I hope you have a great weekend - we'll be back on Monday from 08:00 with all the latest news, sport, travel and weather.

    Don't forget to tune in to BBC One at 18:30 for all the latest headlines with BBC Channel Islands News.

  2. Normandie 1: Which cable is it?published at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    Here's a handy diagram from Guernsey Electricity showing where each of the undersea cables actually are.

    N1 stands for Normandie 1, which is the new £40m cable connecting Jersey and France.

    It follows the same path that the old EDF1 cable took, although it's laid over the seabed rather than ploughed under it.

    GJ1 is the cable that then feeds that power to Guernsey.

    Power cablesImage source, Guernsey Electricity

    The GF1 cable is currently just a proposal and not yet in operation.

  3. Cost concerns raised over export strategypublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Guernsey Press

    Rising costs of Guernsey’s waste export strategy were was the focus of many concerns in the States yesterday as members voted through the latest report, external paving the way for export by the end of 2018.

  4. Private ownership register 'the right thing for Guernsey'published at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    A private register that details who ultimately owns Bailiwick businesses is the right thing for Guernsey according to Deputy Dawn Tindall.

    After a long day debating the waste strategy, the States yesterday unanimously voted to establish a private register of beneficial ownership.

    There have been calls for ownership information to be made publicly available, as it is in the UK. 

    Deputy Tindall - a former finance professional and solicitor - says the register will make sure the right people can access the information.

  5. Parish support teams could make 'huge difference' to vulnerable peoplepublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A St Clement charity volunteer has encouraged other parishes to create support teams to help vulnerable people, after a vulnerable man who died wasn't found for "some time".

    The St Clement community support team offers simple help to parishioners, including home visits and driving people to hospital appointments, as well as helping with simple household jobs.

    Ann Dupre says a similar scheme in other parishes could make a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

  6. Salerie review 'confirms costs were a fair reflection of the work'published at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    A review into the changes at Salerie Corner "confirms the costs were a fair reflection of the work carried out" according to the President of  the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure.

    The project received criticism after initial costs projections of £50,000 were revised to £85,000 before the final costs were revealed to be £114,000.

    Deputy Barry Brehaut says that while it "would have been preferable" to have a full detailed costing of the project before the work started, it wouldn't have changed the final cost or the committee's position on the "urgent need for safety improvements". 

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    The post-implementation review confirms that the final costs were a fair reflection of the work carried out. The Committee was steadfast in its position that we had to make the junction safer, and we wanted to empower cyclists and pedestrians as per the goals of the Transport Strategy. While there are undoubtedly lessons to be taken from this, the project was a success on both fronts."

    Deputy Barry Brehaut, President of the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure

  7. New power cable switched onpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    A new £40m power cable is now supplying Guernsey and Jersey with electricity.

    Guernsey Electricity says the work to install the 27km Normandie 1 - which follows the same route as the old EDF1 - was completed ahead of schedule and it's now supplying low carbon energy from France.

    Power cable being switched onImage source, Guernsey Electricity

    The cable - which runs from St Remy Des Landes in Normandy to Archirondel in Jersey - has been laid on the seabed, rather than ploughed in beneath it.

  8. New machinery could help farmers meet environmental targetspublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    Jersey farmers hope that new machinery - which reduces the use of fertilisers - will help them reach new environmental targets.

    The department responsible said that subsidies to farmers would in future be paid based on how well they manage their land to benefit the environment.

    It's in an effort to reduce the amount of nitrates getting into the islands water supply, which is thought to contribute towards the build up of seaweed on Jersey beaches.

    Sea lettuce

    The new machinery - which puts fertiliser only where its needed instead of scattering it over the whole field - is being tested today.

    Mike Renouard of the Jersey Royal Company says it should save farmers money and be better for the island's water supplies - which in turn should help farmers get the subsidies they need.

  9. 'Up to States to tell public companies to benefit the taxpayer'published at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    Jersey's chief minister says it's up to the States to tell publicly owned companies how far they should operate on behalf of their customers - at the expense of benefiting the taxpayer.

    Senator Ian Gorst said a review of companies such as JT will give politicians an idea of whether they should be seen purely as money generators for public finances.

    JT

    It comes after JT caused controversy by charging people if they want a paper bill, or if they prefer not to pay by direct debit.

    Senator Gorst said it was up to the States to tell companies if it wanted them to help customers rather than make profits for the island.

  10. Scott to make Reds debutpublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    BBC Sport

    Former Bath and Sale winger Nick Scott makes his debut for Jersey Reds for the trip to London Scottish.

    Scott is one of three changes from the side that won 24-19 at Nottingham in their last Championship game.

    Nick ScottImage source, Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

    Loose-head prop Jake Woolmore makes his first league start of the season while Sam Katz comes in at full-back.

    The Reds were beaten by Scottish 33-10 in October but won both British & Irish Cup ties on their way to making the quarter-finals of the competition. 

  11. Aurigny announces flight cancellationspublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    BBC Travel

    Aurigny have announced a list of flight cancellations.

    • GR601 Gatwick arrival
    • GR602 Gatwick departure
    • GR603 Gatwick arrival
    • GR650 London City arrival
    • GR651 London City departure
    • GR642 Bristol arrival
    • GR643 Bristol departure
    • GR204, GR228F, GR209. GR223 Alderney-Guernsey flights

    The airline says it's "crossing its fingers" that the weather will clear, but the current forecasting aren't too promising.

    The forecast tomorrow is also foggy.

    Aurigny says it apologises for the disruption, and will provide further updates when they're available.

  12. No first night nerves for stars in the spotlightpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Jersey Evening Post

    Moments before first curtain, the excitement is palpable, external among the young cast of The Dance Musical.

  13. Two midwives apply for dismissals, but result not given to tribunalpublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    Three Guernsey midwives charged with misconduct by the Nursing and Widwifery Council will have to wait until the autumn to hear a decision.

    Concerns were raised over midwifery practices at Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey after the death of a baby in 2014.

    Following four weeks of evidence, the cases of Lisa Granville, Tuija Roussel and Antonia Manousaki have been adjourned for five months.

    Frossard Ward sign

    Mrs Granville And Mrs Roussel both applied for a dismissal of their case, but the decision on those applications - which has been made - has not been announced to anyone, including the accused, as it has yet to be written up

    The chairman of the panel says he does not want any result to be misinterpreted. Before the hearing resumes in July, all three midwives can continue to work without restriction.

  14. NMC case adjourned for five monthspublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017
    Breaking

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    The case of three midwives charged with misconduct has been adjourned until July, the Nursing and Midwifery Council has decided.

  15. Jersey Airport: Fog clearingpublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    I'm told the fog is clearing now around Jersey Airport...

    Jersey Airport

    And that's reflected in the fact that a flight from London Gatwick landed at 14:31.

    Unfortunately it's not looking any clearer at Guernsey Airport, where things are still at a standstill...

    Guernsey runway apronImage source, NEST.GG
  16. Trio of GFC stars axed in midweek want situation to remain 'in-house'published at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Guernsey Press

    In stark contrast to their manager during a tumultuous week, the three Guernsey FC players dropped in midweek have all remained silent about the situation., external

  17. Latest headlines in the Channel Islandspublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    Guernsey 

    • A private, rather than public, register that details who ultimately owns Bailiwick businesses is the right thing for Guernsey according to Deputy Dawn Tindall
    • Lessons will be learnt from the Salerie Corner road improvements according to the president of the Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure
    • La Mare de Carteret Primary School's head teacher says staff are "overwhelmed" by a positive inspection report

    Jersey

    • People trying to get away from Jersey for the half term holiday have been held up at the airport because of fog
    • Jersey's chief minister says it's up to the States to tell publicly owned companies how far they should operate on behalf of their customers - at the expense of benefiting the taxpayer
    • Jersey farmers hope that new machinery which reduces the use of fertilisers will help them reach new environmental targets
  18. Weather in the Channel Islandspublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    BBC Weather

    Well the word of the day has been "fog",  and the airports are still clogged up with delays and cancellations.

    Let's take a look at the forecast in Guernsey...

    Weather chart

    And this is the outlook in Jersey...

    Weather chart
  19. 'Very well done indeed'published at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    The office of Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor, Vice Admiral Sir Ian Corder, has tweeted its congratulations to La Mare de Carteret primary school after the results of their recent inspection were published today...

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  20. Jersey residents 'more confident' about selling homespublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2017

    Chris Quevatre
    BBC News Online

    A Jersey mortgage specialist says people are becoming more confident about selling their homes - causing sales to go up.

    Yesterday's housing bulletin reported a 12% increase in the number of houses sold in Jersey for the last quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 - with 1,410 properties changing hands.

    Peter Seymour says it's been a long time since sales were as strong.

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    The return of confidence to the island I think was the first time we've seen this since everything fell off the edge at the end of 2008, beginning of 2009."

    Peter Seymour, Mortgage Specialist

    Housing statsImage source, Jersey Stats Unit