Summary

  • Guernsey's population law comes into effect

  • Woman taken to hospital after scooter accident

  • Jersey Reds into British and Irish Cup final for the first time

  • Len McCluskey is in the Channel Islands today as he seeks re-election as head of the country's biggest union

  • Jersey charity beats target for bike donations for Romania

  • Monday 3 April 2017

  1. Pre-school move is welcomed ‘but it is not a trial’published at 15:27 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Guernsey Press

    Education has been praised by a Vale deputy, external for listening to representations and maintaining the universal pre-school entitlement.

  2. Durrell wildlife park changes name to Jersey Zoo, againpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Radio Jersey

    The wildlife park in Trinity will be known as Jersey Zoo again from today. 

    The site has changed its name twice in recent years, but has now returned to the name given to it by its founder, Gerald Durrell.

  3. Lingering fog around the islandpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

    It was a very foggy start this morning.

    Although it's brightened up a bit, there is still a bit hanging around in Jersey.

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    fog
  4. Woman 'thrown to the ground' in St Peter Portpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

    A woman was pushed or thrown to the ground in St Peter Port on Sunday, police have said.

    Officers are looking for the woman following the incident at North Plantation at 02:20.

    Police are also appealing for witnesses. It's not clear if the woman was injured.

  5. Travel: Roadworks in Jerseypublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

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  6. Local charity beats target for bike donations to go to Romania published at 14:04 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A local charity appeal for bicycles has exceeded expectations collecting nearly 60 bikes which will be transported to Romania and given to people living in disadvantaged communities. 

    After an aid collection by Mustard Seed Jersey at the Holme Grown centre yesterday, the charity has now received 59 bikes. 

    The original target was 50.

    Rose Helie from the charity said they were "thrilled" by the fantastic response.

    The bikes will help adults in Romania to get to work, and some children to get to school, saving them the costs of public transport, the charity added.

  7. Now you see it...published at 13:44 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Weather Watchers

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  8. Airbnb 'important' for Guernsey tourismpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    A local Airbnb host has said Guernsey can benefit from the app, which allows visitors to stay in your home. 

    The service has attracted controversy around the world, but is popular with holidaymakers, with over two million properties or rooms now listed. 

    Helen Litchfield has been letting out rooms using Airbnb for four years and said it's "important" for Guernsey's tourism sector.

    Guernsey has more than 50 properties on the app.

  9. Delays continue at airports after fogpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

    Some flights are still experiencing delays after the earlier fog.

    Jersey arrivals:

    • 08:15 London Gatwick - delayed until 14:20.
    • 11:15 London Gatwick - delayed until 13:30.
    • 13:10 Southampton - delayed until 14:40.

    Guernsey arrivals:

    • 08:00 Alderney - delayed. 
    • 09:15 Southampton - expected 12:30.
    • 10:15 Manchester - diverted to Exeter.
    • 13:15 Bristol - cancelled.

    Guernsey departures:

    • 07:20 Alderney - delayed.
    • 10:55 Bristol - cancelled.

  10. Guernsey: New rules for seasonal workerspublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

    People currently working in Guernsey on a short-term housing licence who have accrued more than 45 months residency by 2 April 2017, will be able to return to the island indefinitely, the States say.

    The new rules also apply to those on their three-month break between short-term licences, as long as they continue with a nine months on, three months off pattern.

    These new "grandfather rights" came into effect today as part of the island's population law.

    However, if a person who has these rights leaves the island for three years, they no longer apply.

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    For those who will now receive grandfather rights following the States' decision, it is very straightforward. If their current or most recent document was a short-term housing licence, and they have more than 45 months residency in Guernsey, they will be able to continue their nine months on three months off pattern indefinitely.

    Esther Ingrouille , Population management team leader

  11. Jersey Reds British and Irish Cup final to be played in Corkpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

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  12. Jersey to play Leicester City U23s on Wednesdaypublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

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  13. Woman taken to hospital after scooter accidentpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    A woman has been taken to Guernsey's Emergency Department this morning after a collision on St Clair Hill in St Sampsons. 

    The scooter she was riding was involved in an incident with another vehicle, and the road is now clear after police and ambulance attended. 

  14. Reminder: No right turn off Esplanade - Jerseypublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

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  15. Jersey beat Guernsey but Jets go downpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    James Law
    BBC Sport Online

    Jersey beat Guernsey to retain their inter-insular title, but suffered relegation from the second tier of English netball the following day.

    Linda Andrews' side defeated Guernsey 45-40 on Saturday, their 12th win in a row over their rivals.

    JerseyImage source, Chrissy Bannerman

    The same players represented Jersey's club side Team Jets yesterday, but lost 42-24 at Premier Romans to go down.

    Speaking after the inter-insular win, coach Andrews told  BBC Radio Jersey:  "We were absolutely outstanding. I think it was the composure and the self-belief - it's been a long hard season for us."

    Jersey beat Guernsey but Jets go down

    Jersey beat rivals Guernsey to retain their inter-insular title, but suffer relegation from English netball's second tier.

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  16. Milk prices rise in Guernseypublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Radio Guernsey

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    The price of milk has increased after Guernsey Dairy raised its wholesale price by 7.5%. 

    The rise came into effect yesterday.  

  17. Repairs to Jersey's West Park Pool after winter stormspublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    BBC Radio Jersey

    west park pool

    Repairs to the concrete capping at Jersey's West Park Pool start today.

    The damage was caused by the winter storms and general wear and tear. 

    Officials say nothing has been dislodged but some of the edging around the sides has been knocked off by the tide and stones. 

    The pool should be open again by Easter. 

  18. Hear a siren this morning in La Collette? Don't worrypublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

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  19. 'There's a sense of elation' - Reds captain after historic win published at 10:02 British Summer Time 3 April 2017

    Tim Pryor
    BBC Sport

    rugby

    Jersey Reds are into the final of the British and Irish Cup for the first time. 

    They beat Championship leaders London Irish for the second consecutive weekend, this time by 25 points to 17. 

    Jersey's captain James Freeman was pleased with the way his side controlled the match, despite being behind going into the closing stages of the match.

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    It's something we've never done before, the B&I Cup final. There's a sense of elation, especially coming here. We've done it the hard way I'd say, we've come to Irish to back up a win from last week. We've played how we wanted to play, controlled the game how we wanted to do it. It's huge.

    James Freeman, Captain, Jersey Reds