Rob England
BBC News Online

Islanders in Alderney have been asked whether the States' latest plans for the "vision of Alderney" are right for them.

It is hoped the plans will help the island's government after it admitted it "needed to be better" at focusing its efforts and "prioritising resources".

The vision's mission statement is to: "Create a welcoming, resilient and sustainable island which has excellent connectivity with a buoyant economy and a happy, healthy community; and a community which values and protects the island’s unique cultural and natural environment."

In particular the States of Alderney says it wants to look at fragility in Alderney's economy, transport connectivity, the population decline and the island's ability to act for itself.

The public are being given until the 25 July to share their thoughts on what should be included in the vision, which was drawn up as a guide and not an official policy document for the States.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Two people stole "large quantities of cigarettes" after breaking into an Alliance store in Guernsey, according to police.

It happened on the Braye Road industrial estate in the Vale some time between 00:15 and 00:30 on Sunday.

Officers said the two suspects also stole "smoking related items".

Jersey Evening Post

A former professional boxer who smuggled thousands of pounds’ worth of cocaine into Jersey in an attempt to pay off gambling debts has been jailed for five-and-a-half years, external.

Jersey Evening Post

A type of crab which swims at the surface and usually lives in warmer southern seas has been found in Jersey waters, external.

BBC Radio Jersey

Same-sex couples will be able to get married in Jersey from Sunday.

The new marriage law, external agreed earlier this year went through its final stage in the States on Tuesday.

Members voted unanimously to introduce changes which will also allow open air weddings and some religious music to be played at non-religious services.

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• Couples 'waiting for new legislation' to marry
• Law allowing same-sex marriages could be passed in July

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It will be another dry and fine day with lots of sunshine and blue skies.

It will be a warm day, but fairly breezy with moderate to fresh north-easterly winds.

Maximum temperature: 19 to 22C (66 to 72F).

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BBC News Online

The Channel Island Political Oversight Board was established yesterday.

The Board is made up of Jersey and Guernsey's chief ministers, health ministers and external relations ministers.

They've agreed to collaborate on five main areas:

1. Joint working on policy development, including through joint commissioning of external experts, secondments of policy officials between islands, joint teams, joint island community engagement, joint performance measures and the potential for a joint graduate programme with placements in both islands
2. Introducing a shadow Channel Islands Health Authority to promote joint working in health and care, including joint procurement of IT and other operational services, professional liaison, recruitment, shared learning and education, to support the improvements to the provision of health and care services in both communities
3. Setting up a joint digital transformation board in order to work together on the delivery of technology to speed up online services for islanders
4. A formal partnership for public sector procurement, including contract and supplier management, to improve value for money and reduce costs
5. A commitment to sharing data and analytics

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Torteval Church will be getting a royal visitor next month.

HRH Princess Anne will see the recent restoration work and commemorate the 200th anniversary of the church during her visit on 18 July.

She will also meet parish officials and see a series of outdoor displays that "tell the story of rural and historic Guernsey".

In line with her role as Master of Trinity House - which maintains more than 60 lighthouses around Britain and Gibraltar - Her Royal Highness will then visit Point Robert lighthouse, in Sark, before travelling to Les Casquets to visit a team of engineers working on the lighthouse station there.

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BBC Radio Jersey Political Reporter

There could be four new pedestrian crossings along the inner road at First Tower, according to a Jersey politician.

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St Helier Deputy, Mike Higgins, asked States members to force the infrastructure minister to put in crossings between Millbrook and the Lower Park.

However, since submitting his plans, Deputy Higgins says the new minister, Deputy Kevin Lewis, has agreed to installing the crossings.

BBC Weather

Dry and mostly clear. A few short-lived patches of shallow mist may form towards dawn.

There is just a risk that some low cloud and sea mist will feed in from the northeast later in the night.

Minimum temperature: 12 to 15C (54 to 59F).

On Wednesday, any mist will clear, to leave another very warm and sunny day.

Just a risk that low cloud and sea mist will affect northern areas at times. Light winds, with a pleasant sea breeze near the coasts.

Maximum temperature: 19 to 22C (66 to 72F).

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Bosses of the "Uber-style" airline service say their first year of operation has been "tumultuous".

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

The founder of an airline which "challenged the status quo" has blamed the "lengthy" licensing application process with the States of Guernsey for "damaging momentum" and having a "detrimental effect" on his business.

Waves - launched at the beginning of 2017 - has cancelled its flights until 1 September 2018, to "restructure, looking at expansion in both its fleet and its routes".

Nick Magliocchetti said his airline had "expected to shake up the sector" when they took up a "small but significant stake" in the market.

Image source, Waves

The airline was subject to a judicial review last year between Blue Islands - another local operator - and the Transport Licensing Authority.

This led to Waves unable to sell individual seats on its aircraft, instead being required to charter whole flights to a single party.

This decision was later reversed after Waves applied for a route licence, but Mr Magliocchetti says the damage has been lasting.

"The application process was lengthy and the delays damaged momentum at a time when Waves was gaining significant ground, which ultimately had a detrimental effect on the business, our staff and our customers."

The Transport Licensing Authority has been approached for comment.

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Guernsey's Alastair Chalmers has been named in the British squad for next month's World Junior Athletics Championships in Finland.

The 18 year-old broke his own personal best on Saturday, when he ran a time of 50.52 seconds in the 400m hurdles. The five-day event gets underway on 10 July.

Image source, Lesley Chalmers

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If you're in St Saviour, make sure your hedges are snipped and your trees are trimmed - branchage visits have begun.

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The word branchage, literally means "branches".The term branchage , externalusually refers to the law to make sure islanders cut back any vegetation growth which overhan​gs public roads and footpaths from their property.

Today, the first of the yearly visits are taking place - they start in St Saviour and finish in St Brelade on 13 July. Officials will be inspecting the area to ensure there is at least 12ft (3.6m) between vegetation and each public road or footpath.

Landowners can be given £100 fines if they are found not to comply. Roads should be cleared of all cuttings and all island parishes will be inspected.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Airline Aurigny says it is focused on improving its financial performance, following warnings the States of Guernsey may have to wipe out the company's losses again.

Auringy's board and management said it was looking to move towards a financial "break-even position".

A spokesman said a key part of the move is the introduction of the Public Service Obligation, external for the airline's services to Alderney.

"We hope to see more details from the Committee for Economic Development very soon," the spokesman added.

Rob England
BBC News Online

The Guernsey-based airline Waves has cancelled its flights and bookings until 1 September, a spokesman has said.

The company said it is looking to "take stock of its position in the current marketplace" after a "tumultuous 12 months".

Waves, which offers an air taxi service, was granted an air-operator certificate in Guernsey in September 2017.

Waves founder Nick Magliocchetti said: "Our priority now, as always, is our customers and we wish to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this news and reassure them that we will be back stronger than ever."

Customers will be offered a full refund or the chance to rebook later in the year, the airline said.

More on this story:

• Waves to resume selling single seats

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