Channel Islands Live: 7-11 May

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Updates from Tuesday 8 May until Friday 11 May 2018

Live Reporting

MSG to launch new patient surveypublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The 2018 patient survey is being launched by the Medical Specialist Group next week, and it's seeking feedback that will allow it to "improve its service delivery".
The annual survey was introduced in 2014, and past complaints have included the lack of parking as well as long waiting times for appointments.
They have previously scored well in other areas, such as communication and facilities.
Patients will have the opportunity to take part in the 2018 survey up until 8 June, after which the results will be analysed and included in the MSG’s annual report later in the year.
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Police given 'same information' on criminal damage suspectspublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey Police have received a number of calls from members of the public after releasing CCTV images of a group of people thought to be responsible for 23 separate incidents of criminal damage earlier this week.
Several callers are said to have given the "same information" on who may be responsible.
In a statement the force said: "We are now following up on those leads and have spoken with a number of individuals over the last few days. A juvenile has been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries. However, investigations are ongoing and we are still appealing for information."
Police appealed for information after criminal damage was reported to private cars and properties in the Rousse area, along Route Carre, through Les Gigands and on to Lowlands Road and the Saltpans.
The damage is thought to be thousands of pounds.
Police appeal after teen girl has 'large cut to forehead'published at 12:56 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey Police are appealing for information after an incident on Tuesday night, which resulted in a girl in her late teens sustaining a "large cut to her forehead".
The girl was seen in the area of Rozel Road, shortly after 16:00 on 8 May - it’s thought she then continued along Le Couture towards La Vrangue.
"If anyone was in the area at the time and saw her, they are asked to contact DC 39 Simon at Guernsey Police on 725111. Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Celebrating Liberation Day in Perthpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Thanks to Angela Brierley for sending in this photo of people celebrating Liberation Day in Perth...
Image source, Angela Brierley
It's always nice to see Guernsey flags around the world!
Today's weather: Guernseypublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
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Seaplane company is buoyed by authorities’ positivitypublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Guernsey Press
The company behind a proposed seaplane service has been encouraged by the response from the authorities, external as it looks to launch later this year.
Picnic bench leaves islanders 'disgusted'published at 12:07 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Jersey police have posted a picture of this "local beauty spot" at St Catherine's after a group left the site covered in bottles and litter.
The post attracted more than 150 comments in less than an hour, with residents describing the scene as "disgusting", "selfish" and "disrespectful".
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Experiences shared and tales retold at Town Hall breakfastpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Jersey Evening Post
Islanders who lived through the Occupation began Liberation Day by sharing memories of life in Jersey under German rule, external at a special breakfast in the Town Hall.
Local celebrations fitting as Liberation goes globalpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Guernsey Press
Local celebrations of freedom and remembrance were fitting for a year in which Guernsey’s Occupation and Liberation was brought to a worldwide audience, external.
States spent more than £3,000 on Bryans complaintpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The States of Jersey spent more than £3,000 investigating a complaint against Deputy Rod Bryans.
They spent £800 per day on a consultant to look into allegations the outgoing education minster acted inappropriately towards a female colleague, a freedom of information request revealed.
The Standards Commissioner later cleared Deputy Bryans of breaching the States Code of conduct.
He's since announced that he won't be standing in next week's General Election.
He said he wants to spend more time with his family, who have been "extremely supportive" in the last few months.
'It's kind of sad...'published at 11:15 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
A student from Alderney wants the States to grant Alderney residents the right to live in Guernsey.
Jennifer Butler studies at the Guernsey Grammar School, but doesn't have the right to live in the island independently.
The States of Guernsey debated the issue a year ago, and voted to allow Alderney residents the right to live in Guernsey, but the law has yet to be passed, and the Committee for Home Affairs said it's been working on other priorities.
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It's kind of sad because you live in Alderney your whole life, you're part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, you come here to do your education, you make friends, get jobs, have relationships, and then you have to throw it all away.
Jennifer Butler
'You can't quantify the traffic'published at 10:53 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
A planning application to build industrial units at a vinery site in Guernsey is being opposed by local residents on the grounds of the lane being too small.
The applicant wants to demolish an existing glasshouse on Rue Du Douit near Landes du Marche, in the Vale, to build four industrial units and toilet facilities - as well as changing the use of the land from agricultural to industrial.
Local resident Neil Michel said development in the area might not end with this planning application.
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The problem is what they're asking for is industry, and once he's got industry he can go back to ask for larger sheds. You can't quantify the amount of traffic that will be used for these units, and the type of business in them. It will cause a lot of problems.
Neil Michel, Local resident
BBC Guernsey has approached the applicant for comment and is awaiting a response.
Guernsey Literary Festival under waypublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The Guernsey Literary Festival starts today in St Peter Port.
BBC Radio Guernsey is broadcasting live from Market Square, where the festival appears to have taken over the "Air Dome" that was used for the Creation Station on Liberation Day.
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Evacuee hopes people will 'go out and vote'published at 10:06 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
BBC Radio Jersey
A Jersey woman who was evacuated to England during the war says the Bailiff was right to use his Liberation Day speech to urge islanders to vote.
Jean McLoughlin campaigns on behalf of evacuees and deportees.
In his speech, Sir William Bailhache said islanders should be grateful for their freedom - and the right to vote in a democratic society.
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I think people have been very upset with what's being going on. I think what he said and explained will help the people to have a good vote this year, and I just hope they go out and vote.
Jean McLoughlin
Parishes to pay for Jersey man to be repatriatedpublished at 09:36 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Two Jersey parishes are paying for a Jersey man who died in the UK after surviving Nazi concentration camps to be repatriated.
Frank Le Villio, who was 19 when he died, is buried in a paupers' grave - along with six other people - in Nottingham.
His family want to bring him home to Jersey, but were initially told no taxpayers' money was available to help them.
His home parishes of St Saviour and St Helier have now been given the green light to spend the £7,000 that is needed to repatriate him.
Emergency closure on Mount Row...published at 09:16 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Mount Row has been closed due to an electricity cable fault.
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'Vomit, bottles and pizza boxes'published at 08:57 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
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A former Guernsey deputy has complained on Twitter about the state of St Peter Port this morning after Liberation Day festivities last night.
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The Ventura and the Costa Mediterranea are currently in the Little Russell, with passengers coming ashore later this morning.
Nearly 6,000 passengers arrive on cruise shipspublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Two cruise ships have arrived in Guernsey today, with nearly 6,000 passengers on board.
The Costa Mediterranea carries 2,537 passengers, while the Ventura carries 3,192 - I'll let you do the maths.
Vinery application opposed by localspublished at 08:28 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
A planning application to build industrial units on an agricultural site in Guernsey is being opposed by local residents.
The proposals would change the use of the land to allow the development to take place.
The application - submitted by Mr R Allen - wants to change the use of the land on Rue Du Douit in the Vale from "agricultural" to "light and general industry".
If the plans go ahead, a glasshouse which currently sits on the land will be demolished, making way for four industrial units and toilet facilities.
The application is currently under consultation until the 25 May - after that there'll be a site visit before the States make their final decision.
The site was previously subject to a similar application in 2017 which was withdrawn.
BBC Guernsey has approached the applicant for comment and is awaiting a response.
School to block apps on students' phonespublished at 08:23 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Elizabeth College in Guernsey is trialling the use of a parental control app during school hours.
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