BBC Local Live: Channel Islands Tuesday 18 April 2017

Summary

Teenager in 'critical' condition after crash
Church raises funds for Ana Rebelo's body to be taken home
Dean of Jersey appointed
Driving test for over 70s 'not practical' in Jersey
Condor apologises for Easter delays
Vehicle damage in Guernsey prompts police investigation
Jersey Post to support island cricket until 2019
Updates on 18 April 2017

Live Reporting

Vehicle damage in Guernsey prompts police investigationpublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
Rob Byrne
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey Police are investigating what they're calling a "spate" of damage and tampering to vehicles around Le Courtil Portier Estate in St Andrew.
A grey car, parked outside the estate had a deep scratch on the bonnet, while another suffered "extensive damage". Both vehicles were left with raised windscreen wipers, police said.
Residents and members of the public are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Guernsey Police.
Officers said the damage occurred between 19:00 on Saturday and 06:30 on Sunday.
Former States member calls for cheaper hospital build optionpublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
BBC Radio Jersey
A retired States member says Jersey's government should look for builders in Europe for the new hospital.
The former Constable and Deputy of St John, Phil Rondel thinks it would be cheaper.
The States is due to debate how to fund the new hospital today and Mr Rondel believes they need to consider looking at options beyond Jersey and the UK to get the best deal.
Father was drunk while looking after his daughterpublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
Jersey Evening Post
A father who was drunk in the Millennium Town Park while in charge of his daughter has been given a nine month probation order., external
Driving test for over 70s 'not practical' in Jerseypublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
Naomi Dunning
BBC Radio Jersey, Reporter
The president of the Jersey Driving Instructors Association has said he will not support calls to force people over the age of 70 to take an annual driving test.
In the UK more than 250,000 people have backed a petition asking for a change in the law after a woman was killed by an elderly motorist who hit the accelerator pedal instead of the brake.
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Quote Message
There just isn't enough time and isn't enough room, certainly as far as Jersey is concerned, to take all 70 year olds for a driving test.
Brian Beadle, President, Jersey Driving Instructors Association
Mostly dry with plenty of sunshinepublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
BBC Weather
After a chilly start to the day, it will stay mostly dry with plenty of sunshine, although there maybe the odd shower first thing.
Winds will be light so it will feel pleasant in any shelter and sunshine.
Maximum temperature: 12C (54F).
In Jersey:
And in Guernsey:
Chamber president: Lengthen runway and back our airlinespublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
Guernsey Press
Economic Development’s plans to look at extending the airport runway have earned strong support from the president of the Chamber of Commerce., external
Church raises funds for Ana Rebelo's body to be taken homepublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
BBC Radio Jersey
More than £2,000 has been raised to pay for the body of a Portuguese woman, who was killed in Jersey, to be flown back to Portugal.
Ana Rebelo was found dead at her home in Victoria Street, St Helier, earlier this month and police launched a murder investigation.
A collection at St Thomas' Church was started for her family at the Good Friday service.
Image source, States of Jersey Police
Condor apologises for Easter delayspublished at 08:02 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
BBC Radio Guernsey
Condor Ferries has apologised to passengers for a series of delays over the Easter weekend.
A spokesperson said the timing of Easter around extreme low tides increases the risk of problems every year.
An engine problem with the Condor Liberation on Good Friday disrupted travel between Poole, Guernsey and Jersey.
Although fixed by Saturday, Condor said tidal restrictions and crew hours meant it had to revise its schedule for Easter Sunday and Monday, with delays of up to six-and-a-half hours.
Man flown to Southampton in 'critical' condition after crashpublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
Rob England
BBC News Online
An 18-year-old man has been flown to Southampton hospital after being badly hurt in an accident on Jersey's Five Mile Road.
It happened on Sunday night at around 23:00.
Three other men were also hurt, one of them is in a stable condition in hospital and the other two have been discharged.
Local Live across the Channel Islandspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 18 April 2017
Rob England
BBC News Online
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