BBC Radio Jersey

A Jersey lawyer has been seriously injured after a jet-ski and speed boat crashed in St Brelade's Bay.

Giles Corbin was the passenger on the jet ski and has badly injured his leg. He's now in Southampton hospital awaiting an operation.

The 45-year-old, who's a partner at law firm Mourant Ozannes, has thanked all his family and friends for their support and good wishes.

The police arrested the driver of the boat, a 36-year-old man, on suspicion of driving recklessly. He is on police bail while an investigation is under way.

James Law
BBC Sport Online

Jersey Reds will face Welsh side Dragons, London Scottish and Yorkshire Carnegie in the pool stages of the British and Irish Cup.

Harvey Biljon's side reached the final of the competition last season, where they were agonisingly beaten by Munster A.

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They will play their first game in the cup at home to Yorkshire Carnegie on 13 October, and they must win their pool to guarantee progress to the knockout stages.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey's harbourmaster said he's waiting for a report from Condor Ferries before deciding if action needs to be taken to protect swimmers at La Vallette Bathing Pools.

It comes after a powerful wave, thought to have been caused by Condor's fast ferry, the Liberation, injured several teenagers on Saturday evening, with five taken to hospital.

The ferry company said it is taking reports of the incident extremely seriously and it hopes to have a preliminary outcome of the investigation by this afternoon.

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

Reform Jersey, a coalition of island politicians, has criticised a government plan to increase the minimum wage.

A report , externallooking at the economic impact of the rise suggested the target of increasing the minimum wage by 45% by 2026 was too slow. As a result, Chief Minister Ian Gorst suggested that target should be achieved by 2020.

However, Deputy Sam Mezec said the island's government should make the same commitment as the UK, and seek to increase it by 60% to £8.40 an hour.

James Law
BBC Sport Online

Scott Clayton says the experience of his first appearance at Wimbledon should help him compete at a higher level on a more regular basis.

He and partner Jonny O'Mara were beaten 3-6 4-6 4-6 in round two of the men's doubles on Saturday by top seeds Henri Kontinen and John Peers.

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"Financially it was quite a good pay day, which will help me play more tournaments," Clayton told BBC Radio Jersey.

"In the short term my ranking's gone up by about 60 places, I think, which is obviously going to help getting into bigger tournaments more frequently.

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

A jet ski passenger involved in a crash with a speedboat on Sunday in St Brelade's Bay is being treated in hospital in Southampton.

Here's what we know so far:

• The incident occurred in the bay at about 16:00
• A 45-year-old man is being treated for serious leg injuries
• There were two people on the jet ski, and the driver also suffered minor injuries
• The boat was driven by a 36-year-old man with three other people on board
• The police arrested the driver of the boat on suspicion of driving recklessly
• The fire service recovered the damaged boat

Jersey Evening Post

The Bailiff could be removed as President of the States following the 2018 election, if a proposition is backed by members., external

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey's Health and Social Care Committee has said it has not, and never would, put a block on a patient file to deny them care.

It comes after the parents of Anthony McMahon, a Guernsey boy who had life-altering leg surgery in America, claimed the island's healthcare services prevented a surgeon there from seeing X-rays.

The committee's chief secretary, Mark De Garis, said he understood concerns were addressed and there were no issues with sending X-rays electronically.

BBC Radio Jersey

A 45-year-old man is being treated in hospital in Southampton after suffering serious leg injuries in a crash with a speedboat in Jersey's St Brelade's Bay.

The jet ski passenger was on board with a driver who suffered minor injuries.

Jersey Police said they arrested the driver of the boat on suspicion of driving recklessly.

They added that he was released on bail while they investigated.

Guernsey Press

A company seeking to exploit vanadium resources in Kazakhstan has migrated from the British Virgin Islands to Guernsey., external

BBC Radio Guernsey

More could be done to protect swimmers at Guernsey's La Vallette Bathing Pools, according to a number of Guernsey parents.

It comes after a powerful wave, thought to have been caused by Condor's fast ferry, the Liberation, injured several teenagers on Saturday evening, with five taken to hospital.

The ferry company has launched an investigation.

Jersey Evening Post

A drink-driver who crashed his friend’s Jeep head on into a taxi after losing control on a hairpin bend has been banned from the road for 30 months, external.

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

Today is the last opportunity people in Guernsey have to give their views on the future minimum wage.

The results of a survey, external would help the Employment and Social Security Committee decide the future rate, officials said.

Adults in Guernsey currently receive a minimum of £7.20 an hour. The committee had previously proposed a 30p rise in the adult rate, bringing it to £7.50 an hour, in line with the current UK rate.

Younger islanders could also earn 50p more an hour, with a potential jump to £7.00.

Any changes will come into effect in 2018.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey's bee population could be wiped out if Asian hornets arrive in Guernsey and aren't destroyed.

The warning comes from local beekeepers Mike and Ruth Collins following the discovery of a hornet's nest in Jersey last week.

The black insects are twice as big as a honey bee, which they eat after entering the smaller insects' nests.

A second nest of hornets was found in Jersey earlier this month.

BBC Weather

After a cloudy start with the possibility of showers, we can expect some sunshine by early afternoon across the islands, and a high of 19C (66F).

Guernsey forecast:

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BBC Radio Guernsey

The parents of a Guernsey boy who had life-altering surgery in America have claimed the island's healthcare services are preventing a surgeon there from seeing X-rays.

Anthony McMahon underwent surgery to lengthen his left leg by 8cm in August 2016.

The family said it was vital the surgeon who operated on Anthony received the X-rays so the correct treatment could decided upon.

In a written response, Health and Social Care stated categorically it had not, and never would, put a block on anyone's file, and there were no issues with sending X-rays electronically.

BBC Radio Jersey

A former Jersey politician who failed to persuade the States of Jersey to set up a Children's Commission eight years ago has welcomed the findings of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.

Appointing an independent commissioner was one of the key recommendations in the inquiry's report.

The island's chief minister said the process of appointing someone to the role had begun.

However, Paul Le Claire, who was a member of the States from 1999 to 2011, said it was disappointing that £23m had to be spent on the public inquiry before the need for this role was recognised.

The inquiry, launched in 2014, heard 553 offences took place between 1947 and 2004, with more than half said to have occurred at Haut de la Garenne (pictured).

BBC Radio Guernsey

Representatives from Guernsey's Education Committee and the NASUWT teachers' union are due to meet with the island's deputy industrial disputes officer today in a final attempt to avoid strike action at Les Beaucamps School.

Members of the union branch are due to walk out tomorrow following concerns about "management practices" at the school.

The committee's vice-president, Carl Meerveld, said parents should not be concerned.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey group Trees for Life is conducting a survey, believed to be the first of its kind, to map trees inside St Helier's ring road in an effort to protect them in the years to come

The charity restores woodland areas and teaches islanders about their environmental importance.

In the first town tree survey, members were recording the different species of trees, where they were and how many, the group said.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Condor Ferries has launched an investigation after a powerful wave hit Guernsey's La Vallette bathing pools at the weekend.

Five teenagers were taken to hospital and others treated on the spot for cuts, abrasions and shock.

The wave caused by the wake of the ferry is well known by regular users of the bathing pools, but, according to witnesses, this one was exceptional.

In a statement, Condor said it was taking the reports of the incident "extremely seriously" and it hoped to have a preliminary outcome of the investigation by Monday afternoon.