Pre-school move is welcomed ‘but it is not a trial’published at 15:27 BST 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.
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
Pre-school move is welcomed ‘but it is not a trial’published at 15:27 BST 3 April 2017
Durrell wildlife park changes name to Jersey Zoo, againpublished at 15:14 BST 3 April 2017
BBC Radio JerseyThe 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.
Lingering fog around the islandpublished at 15:04 BST 3 April 2017
Rob England
BBC News OnlineIt was a very foggy start this morning.
Although it's brightened up a bit, there is still a bit hanging around in Jersey.
Woman 'thrown to the ground' in St Peter Portpublished at 14:49 BST 3 April 2017
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA 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.
Travel: Roadworks in Jerseypublished at 14:30 BST 3 April 2017
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End of X postLocal charity beats target for bike donations to go to Romania published at 14:04 BST 3 April 2017
BBC Radio JerseyA 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.
Now you see it...published at 13:44 BST 3 April 2017
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End of X postAirbnb 'important' for Guernsey tourismpublished at 13:31 BST 3 April 2017
BBC Radio GuernseyA 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.
Park drink problems: Police to get more powers?published at 13:11 BST 3 April 2017
Jersey Evening Post
New powers could be given to the police, enabling them to confiscate alcohol in an attempt to tackle anti-social behaviour in a St Helier park. , external
Delays continue at airports after fogpublished at 12:54 BST 3 April 2017
Rob England
BBC News OnlineSome 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.
Guernsey: New rules for seasonal workerspublished at 12:38 BST 3 April 2017
Rob England
BBC News OnlinePeople 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.
Quote MessageFor 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
Jersey Reds British and Irish Cup final to be played in Corkpublished at 12:33 BST 3 April 2017
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End of X postJersey to play Leicester City U23s on Wednesdaypublished at 12:16 BST 3 April 2017
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End of X postWoman taken to hospital after scooter accidentpublished at 11:52 BST 3 April 2017
BBC Radio GuernseyA 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.
Reminder: No right turn off Esplanade - Jerseypublished at 11:19 BST 3 April 2017
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End of X postJersey beat Guernsey but Jets go downpublished at 11:04 BST 3 April 2017
James Law
BBC Sport OnlineJersey 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.
Image source, Chrissy BannermanThe 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.
Read MoreMilk prices rise in Guernseypublished at 10:51 BST 3 April 2017
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End of X postThe price of milk has increased after Guernsey Dairy raised its wholesale price by 7.5%.
The rise came into effect yesterday.
Repairs to Jersey's West Park Pool after winter stormspublished at 10:26 BST 3 April 2017
BBC Radio Jersey
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.
Hear a siren this morning in La Collette? Don't worrypublished at 10:19 BST 3 April 2017
Rob England
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End of X post'There's a sense of elation' - Reds captain after historic win published at 10:02 BST 3 April 2017
Tim Pryor
BBC Sport
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.
Quote MessageIt'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
