Summary

  • Latest from the Gotland 2017 Island Games

  • Debate continues on Guernsey's Policy and Resource Plan

  • Clinton Pringle: Balloons released to mark anniversary of death

  • Updates on Tuesday 27 June 2017

  1. Gymnastics: Meet Jersey's gold medallistspublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Naomi Dunning
    BBC Radio Jersey, Reporter

    Here are the Jersey men's gymnastic team gold medallists.

    Cameron Aird won two golds on the floor and the rings, whilst Andre Romeril won his on the parallel bars, and Zee Adamson got a perfect 10 on the vault, winning him the gold.

    They're having a well earned rest day ahead of tomorrow, when they're back in action.

    Jersey gold medallists
    Image caption,

    Zee Adamson (L), Andre Romeril (C) and Cameron Aird(R).

  2. Policy and Resource Plan faces 31 amendmentspublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    Guernsey's politicians have started a debate on their policy priorities for the next five years.

    Guernsey States chamber

    The Policy and Resource Plan faces 31 amendments from members, the most controversial being around taxation.

    Deputy Emily Yerby and Lindsay de Saumarez want a greater contribution to the tax system from those who have the ability to pay.

    They want the Policy and Resources Committee to investigate the benefits of having a higher top rate of tax on the island.

    Policy and Resources say the government should reform to save money. Another key debate will be on whether to commission a study on the pros and cons of lengthening the runway at Guernsey Airport.

  3. Jersey - fourth most delayed airportpublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    BBC News England

    One in five flights to popular holiday destinations are delayed by more than 30 minutes, a BBC analysis has found.

    Some 38,000 out of 199,000 international flights from UK airports to popular destinations were delayed between June and September 2016.

    Most were from London airports - Luton, Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow, but Jersey came in at fourth on the list.

    The BBC analysed Civil Aviation Authority data from 25 airports. The data does not cover flights that were cancelled.

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  4. A look at the weather in the Channel Islands and in Gotlandpublished at 10:04 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    BBC Weather

    In the Channel Islands:

    After a dry and bright start, showers will soon develop across the islands.

    These will become longer, heavier and more frequent during the day, though the wind will stay light.

    Maximum temperature: 21C (70F).

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    And in Gotland:

    A slightly cloudy start in Gotland today, with wind speeds about 12mph.

    Sunny spells later on and into this evening.

    Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).

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  5. Football: A big day for Jersey and Guernseypublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Tim Pryor
    BBC Sport

    It's a big day here in Gotland for the Guernsey and Jersey men's football teams as they try to secure spots in the Island Games semi-finals.

    Jersey face Orkney at 16:00, with Martin Cassidy's side currently top of Group A on goal difference.

    A big win would probably be enough to send them through, but if Menorca thrash Alderney it could be a group stage exit for Jersey again.

    Guernsey's men know a win over Saaremaa tonight at 19:00 will be enough to make the last four after a 3-0 win over Shetland yesterday.

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  6. Gymnastics: Incredible day for Jerseypublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Tim Pryor
    BBC Sport

    athleticsImage source, Paul Routier

    It was a sensational day yesterday for Jersey in the gymnastics in Gotland as they swooped to take five golds.

    Cameron Aird took gold on the rings and floor, while Zee Adamson, Andre Romeril and Bonita Shurmer also celebrated titles.

    Alex Buesnel made history by becoming Jersey's first gymnast with learning difficulties to claim a medal.

    He was part of the squad which won team silver in the floor and vault event.

  7. Preview: Jersey and Guernsey's golfers battle it outpublished at 09:16 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    The golf kicked off nice and early this morning, here's a sneak peak at the Jersey and Guernsey teams.

    Media caption,

    Guernsey's Golf team prepare for Gotland

    Media caption,

    Teenage golfer Flora Keites from jersey fitted in Island Games practice around her schoolwork.

  8. Island Games 2017: What to look out for this morningpublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Lots of events have already begun over in Gotland

    Archery

    • The men's, women's and mixed compound and recurve events take place again today from 09:00, with individual and team competitions at Rävhagen.
    • All four teams from the Channel Islands will be taking part in the women's 720 recurve.

    Golf

    • Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney are all fielding competitors in the individual and team events that started at 06:30.

    Badminton

    • Jersey and Guernsey take part in the men's and women's singles, doubled and mixed events from 08:00.

    Beach Volleyball

    • At 10:00 Jersey's women's team are in the group stages at the Visborg beach arena.

    Shooting

    • The automatic ball trap event continues today, with Sark competing.
    • Jersey men's and women's teams, and Guernsey's women's team are taking part in the standard pistol, with Guernsey teams also in the air rifle and position smallbore rifle competitions.

    Swimming

    • Jersey and Guernsey athletes are in the pool again with men's and women's freestyle, breaststroke, backstoke, butterfly, and medley events. They started at 08:00.

    Tennis

    • A big day today for Jersey and Guernsey's tennis players, with the men's and women's singles events. They started at 08:00.

    Table Tennis

    • Jersey face off against the Faroe Islands in the playoffs which start about now.

    Volleyball

    • Jersey's men's team are taking on the Cayman Islands in their group stages. It started at 08:00.
    • Guernseys women's team play Saaremaa at 10:00.

    (All times listed in BST)

  9. Fraudsters behind £12m NHS, States of Guernsey and council scam jailedpublished at 08:45 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Johnny O'Shea
    BBC News Online

    Fraudsters who conned the States of Guernsey, NHS hospitals, and councils out of more than £12m have been sentenced.

    Leicester Crown courtImage source, Google

    Ten conspirators were given sentences at Leicester Crown Court of up to 10 years in prison.

    In each case forged letters, emails or faxes were sent to the 22 targeted organisations, pretending to be from a legitimate firm already carrying out contract works.

    The biggest victim was the States of Guernsey, which lost £2.6m.

  10. Island Games 2017 day three: The scores on the boards...published at 08:17 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

    Island Games logoImage source, Natwest Island Games 2017

    After an exceptional day for the Channel Islands yesterday, with Jersey and Guernsey racking up 18 gold medals between them, here is how it's looking at the top of the medal table:

    • Jersey - 14 gold / 7 silver / 9 bronze - 30 points
    • Isle of Man - 12 gold / 9 silver / 11 bronze - 32 points
    • Faroe Islands - 11 gold / 8 silver / 10 bronze - 29 points
    • Guernsey - 10 gold / 13 silver / 7 bronze - 30 points
    • Gotland - 4 gold / 5 silver / 6 bronze - 15 points

    Jersey and Guernsey are neck and neck on 30 points each, with Jersey claiming the most gold medals and Guernsey taking an impressive 13 silver medals home, four more than any other nation.

    The Isle of Man seem to have crept ahead of Jersey on points, with two extra silver and bronze medals putting them on 32 points.

    Sark are also sitting on a bronze in shooting, with Alderney yet to take a place on the podium.

  11. Island Games 2017: Guernsey and Jersey share 18 gold medals on day twopublished at 08:06 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    BBC Sport

    guernsey women collect their golds
    Image caption,

    The Guernsey women's 4x50 freestyle team (centre) collect their gold medals

    Guernsey and Jersey shared 18 gold medals on day two at the Island Games, with gymnastics and swimming taking centre stage in Gotland.

    Cameron Aird won in the floor and rings events as Jersey took five gymnastics golds to stay top of the medal table.

    In the pool, Tom Hollingsworth won the 50m backstroke and was also part of Guernsey's 4x50m medley relay success.

    A young Guernsey women's 4x50 freestyle team earlier broke an Island Games record on their way to clinching gold.

  12. Delays to JSPCA shelter 'have cost charity £200k'published at 08:01 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    BBC Radio Jersey

    A Jersey charity dedicated to helping animals is struggling financially after encountering problems getting planning permission for a new animal shelter, which it says has cost it roughly £200,000.

    JSPCA trustee Sean Power said the fees the charity has had to pay for architects, traffic surveys and other things, after its unsuccessful first bid for planning permission last Autumn, has hit the charity's funds.

    JSPCA is seeking permission to build a £5m animal shelter on an abandoned dairy farm in St Mary.

  13. BBC Local Live across the Channel Islands...and Gotlandpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 27 June 2017

    Rob England
    BBC News Online

    Welcome to our Local Live coverage of the Gotland 2017 Island Games on Tuesday.

    We’ll be reflecting on yesterday's results and bringing you Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark's updates as they happen.

    We'll also report the latest news, weather, travel and sport for the Channel Islands.

    If you want to comment, have a question or send us a photo then get in touch by email.