Donors needed in bid to save cancer sufferer’s lifepublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Guernsey Press
Young people in Guernsey have the opportunity to potentially save a life, external as a man needs a stem cell transplant.
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Updates from Monday 2 July until Friday 6 July 2018
Donors needed in bid to save cancer sufferer’s lifepublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Fire service warns against abandoning BBQspublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineJersey Fire and Rescue is urging islanders not to leave campfires and barbecues unattended before they are properly extinguished.
It said there were several fires along Jersey's headland over the weekend that were started after people left fires lit.
The service warned that, while the weather was hot and dry, it was crucial that people did not light fires in areas of dense vegetation because it was difficult for firefighters to get their equipment to these areas.
Firefighters asked people to remember what was happening in the UK, where there have been moorland fires in the north of England.
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Firefighters have been drafted from across England to the blaze on Winter Hill near Bolton
Officers said people should avoid lighting campfires anywhere except for clear, open areas with good water supplies and easy access for vehicles.
They also said people should stay with campfires or barbecue fires until it was no longer hot, then put it in a metal bin or container.
Emergency road closure after water main burstspublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineThe Rue de la Maladerie has been closed in St Saviours, Guernsey, due to a burst water main.
The diversion is via the Vazon coast road, Gele Road, and Perelle coast road in both directions.
There are a few changes to the bus services as well...
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End of twitter postWeather brightening after downpourpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
We had a brief downpour here in Guernsey at about 07:30 this morning, but it's brightening up again, and the weather across the Channel Islands looks like it's staying relatively warm.
It's not quite the blazing sunshine we've got used to though...
Channel Islands Live: 2-6 Julypublished at 08:23 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands for Monday 2 to Friday 6 July
Read MoreFaith groups' work 'contributes £2m to Jersey's economy'published at 08:17 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
BBC Radio JerseyA new report clams that social work done by Jersey's churches and faith groups was worth more than £2m to the economy last year.
A recent survey by the Cinnamon Network - a network of churches, social enterprises and charities which work in local communities - measured how much community projects contributed to island life and how many people they helped.
More than 60 local churches and faith groups were asked about the work they did in the community, including how many hours their volunteers did.
The survey found the groups supported 66,000 people of all ages, and ran more than 350 individual projects each year. It also found volunteers gave 112,000 hours each year to help.
Those behind the survey said they hoped it would help the States of Jersey and the wider community better understand what the groups do, and help them work together.
Marine ambulance called to Hermpublished at 07:48 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineA St John Ambulance boat was called to the aid of a lady who had fallen in Herm on Sunday yesterday afternoon.
The Flying Christine 3 marine ambulance was dispatched to the island to treat the patient, who had an arm injury and was feeling unwell.
A paramedic and emergency care assistant were on board.
The crew assessed the patient and began treatment, including administering pain relief, before transferring her back to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
Lawyer 'encouraged' by Jersey care progresspublished at 07:29 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
BBC Radio JerseyA lawyer who represents victims of Jersey's care system has said he's "encouraged" by progress that's been made in the year since the care inquiry report was published.
Eight recommendations were made, which the former chief minister, Ian Gorst, promised to implement at the time.
Among the recommendations was the idea of setting up a children's commissioner to give children and young people a voice.
Alan Collins, who's representing 50 people who were sent to the children's remand centre Les Chenes, said it had already made a difference.
Quote MessageI'm learning a lot, and I think the inquiry would have benefited from hearing from these young people - who are now adults, of course - and I hope that the States of of Jersey will want to hear from them too."
Alan Collins
Deputy speaks out against party politicspublished at 07:18 British Summer Time 2 July 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineGuernsey's system of consensus government is the envy of politicians around the world, according to the head of Guernsey's Committee for Home Affairs.
Speaking on BBC Radio Guernsey, Deputy Mary Lowe stated she'd "never be in favour of party politics".
She said she had always been independent and wouldn't like being told to vote a certain way.
