However, it will become cloudy during the early hours of Saturday morning with a chance of some patchy rain.
Overnight lows of 13C (55F).
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Postal voting proves popular ahead of referendum
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Nearly 1,000 more people have registered for a postal vote for next week's referendum than applied in Guernsey's election in 2016.
Registrations ended on Thursday and 2,906 applications for postal voting have been received by the States, 970 more than in 2016.
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Quote Message: We have seen a record number of postal vote applications which is fantastic. If everyone who applied for a postal vote returns their ballot paper, this will represent over 20% of the required turnout." from Deputy Peter Roffey President of the States Assembly and Constitution Committee
We have seen a record number of postal vote applications which is fantastic. If everyone who applied for a postal vote returns their ballot paper, this will represent over 20% of the required turnout."
The States has agreed that the decision made in the referendum will be binding if 40% of the electoral roll turn out.
Postal votes need to be returned to Sir Charles Frossard House by midday on the day of the referendum - 10 October.
For those who have not registered to vote polling stations will be open around the island from 08:00-20:00.
An extra 1,300 people sign up to vote ahead of referendum
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Guernsey's electoral roll has increased to 31,685 names ahead of the island's first ever referendum, being held on 10 October.
The roll, which has now closed, has risen by 1,335 from 30,330 at the 2016 General Election.
In order to reach the 40% threshold - set by the States to make the decision binding - 12,746 people will
need to vote.
A passenger was transferred from the Commodore Clipper to the Yarmouth lifeboat after a medical emergency, the ferry company has confirmed.
A spokesman said the vessel was en route from Portsmouth to the islands when the incident occurred with a passenger with a pre-existing medical condition.
He said: "Decisions are always taken in passengers’ best interests and on this occasion, a ship to ship transfer was deemed the most appropriate course of action.
"We do appreciate the empathy shown by other passengers on board Clipper as we dealt with the casualty."
The spokesman added that the Clipper is currently operating about an hour behind schedule and "further updates on timings will be made as soon as information becomes available".
Plans could help Jersey landowners with parking problems
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey landowners could have cars that are illegally parked on their land towed away under new proposals before the States.
Home Affairs Minister Connétable Len Norman wants to give people more rights to get rid of vehicles that are parked badly or dangerously.
He says people and companies can have real difficulty getting owners to move cars from their land.
However, the new law would mean they could call up an approved company and get them towed - so long as they have put up signs warning people they shouldn't park on the site...
Video content
Video caption: Jersey landowners could have cars that are illegally parked on their land towed awayJersey landowners could have cars that are illegally parked on their land towed away
The new law would also formally ban wheel clamping - nine years after a previous minister agreed that the practice should be stopped.
Water levels close to September low
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Guernsey Water's storage levels at the end of September were close to their lowest point in ten years for the month.
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The utility maintains the 77% storage level is a "reasonably healthy" position heading into the autumn and early 2019.
There was only one day of significant rainfall in September, which saw more than half of the monthly total fall in a single 24 hour period.
September's 34.5mm rainfall was 33% lower than the monthly seasonal average over the past decade, coming after a dry summer.
More than £2,000 given to JSPCA after appeal
BBC Radio Jersey
People in Jersey have given more than £2,000 - in just over 24 hours - to an appeal to help the island's JSPCA animal shelter.
Library secures further funding for transformation
BBC Radio Guernsey
The Children's Library at the Guille-Alles Library has secured further funding after a campaign was launched last year to raise money to transform it.
The target was to reach at least £120,000 but it's been already been exceeded by £15,000.
Now, local private bank, Julius Baer Guernsey, is one of the latest organisations to support the transformation of the library.
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Following a new design plan, the children's section is now in its second phase of renovation, which started at the end of the school holidays.
In this stage, the books are being transferred from the Children's Library to their temporary home in the Reading Room to enable the main fitting work to begin.
Chief librarian Laura Milligan says islanders are invited to buy an engraved brass plate with names for hooks in the library.
She hopes more than 300 will be bought to raise more money for the project.
Reds make two changes for Doncaster trip
Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport
Jersey Reds make two changes to their side as they head to Doncaster in the Championship.
Mark Best returns at centre in place of Apakuki Ma'afu while Charlie Beckett will make his full debut in the second row after joining this summer from Gloucester.
The Reds are aiming to back up their first win of the campaign when they beat Yorkshire Carnegie 36-19 in their first home game of the season.
"There's been pretty close scores between the two teams over the years, but Castle Park's a tough place to go and get a victory," Reds head coach Harvey Biljon told BBC Radio Jersey.
"We're going to be coming up against a team that needs a reaction, they're probably not got the results in the past two games that they would expect, so we know it's going to be a tough fixture."
Jersey Reds: Slowik; Marx, Newey, Best, Van
Dam; Penberthy, Homer; Godfrey
(capt), Maddison, Atalifo, Sexton, Beckett, Argyle, Joyce, Venter
Jersey's Parkrun - which sees people walk, run or jog their way around a 5km (3 mile) course at Les Quennevais - is preparing to celebrate its third birthday on Saturday.
About 50 people turned up to the first Jersey Parkrun in October 2015 - last weekend, 387 people stood on the starting line.
Parkruns are held weekly around the British Isles and runners regularly try to complete an alphabet challenge - visiting places with a name beginning with each letter.
And, according to local organiser Michael Chaytor, there's only one J on the list...
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Video caption: Parkruns are held weekly around the UK and they're free to joinParkruns are held weekly around the UK and they're free to join
There is currently a yellow weather warning for wind in place across the islands, Jersey Met has said.
It added winds of force seven can be expected later.
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Street pastors to walk people home after police warning
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's street pastors are walking people home from nights out after Jersey police urged women to be vigilant when out late in St Helier.
Last month, a woman was pulled into a car park near Springfield Road as she walked home in the early hours.
On a different occasion, a man followed another woman into her driveway, but walked off after she challenged him.
Richard Le Breton is chairman of Street Pastors Jersey - which offers reassurance, safety and support on St Helier's streets between 23:00 and 03:00 on Saturday nights...
Video content
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Organ donation possible after "less than 1% of deaths"
"Less than 1% of people die in circumstances where they are able to donate their organs, said Deputy Heidi Soulsby.
"This is one reason why there is a waiting list for those needing
a transplant. There are currently over 6,000 people waiting for an organ across
the British Isles, many of whom will die waiting."
She added: "[The scheme] will raise the profile of organ donation and will hopefully increase the likelihood of donation when the situation arises."
The proposals follow a public consultation in which the majority of responses supported the opt-out option.
Condor cancels sailings due to industrial action
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Saturday's sailings between Jersey and St Malo have been cancelled due to the "threat of industrial action" in the port of St Malo
The ferry company says the 1,961 travellers affected have been contacted and offering alternative sailings.
Quote Message: We are very disappointed that through the actions of others our services are being disrupted so we are liaising with everyone and providing help with changing their travel plans." from Elwyn Dop Condor Ferries Executive Director – Operations
We are very disappointed that through the actions of others our services are being disrupted so we are liaising with everyone and providing help with changing their travel plans."
The Commodore Goodwill weekly freight service to the Brittany port has also been cancelled.
The company said: "The situation is unrelated to the action by St Malo port stevedores last December and January that caused several cancellations to Condor’s sailings.
"Further updates will be made as soon as information becomes available."
Today it will be dry and fine with lots of sunshine and blue skies. However, more in the way of cloud is expected towards the end of the day, especially across Guernsey. Another mild day.
Maximum Temperature: 15 to 18C (59-64F).
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Plans to fine Jersey tax evaders
BBC Radio Jersey
People who evade tax in Jersey could be let off with a fine, under plans to prosecute only the most serious offenders.
If the law's approved, some evaders would be charged up to double the amount they owe.
The overhaul would also give the States the power to add interest on overdue tax as well as on rebates that aren't paid back to islanders on time.
Richard Summergill, Jersey's Tax Comptroller, says prosecuting evaders isn't always the most practical option.
Quote Message: Criminal sanctions are very expensive to use. The courts do not have a lot of time to administer these fairly basic matters and it is much easier in this day and age to apply civil penalties." from Richard Summergill Jersey's Tax Comptroller
Criminal sanctions are very expensive to use. The courts do not have a lot of time to administer these fairly basic matters and it is much easier in this day and age to apply civil penalties."
Organ donation may become 'opt-out'
Rory O'Reilly
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's health committee has suggested a "soft" opt-out scheme for organ donation.
The island's current "opt-in" system for organ donation means people that would like to donate in the event of their death need to make their wishes clear.
However, the Committee for Health and Social Care (HSC) says its knows there are many people who, although they do believe in organ donation, have not joined the organ donor register.
Without making this express decision, it is more difficult for doctors to establish a patient's wishes.
Based on the results of the consultation exercise carried out earlier in the year, HSC has published a policy letter recommending Guernsey moves from the current system to a 'soft' opt-out model that is likely to increase the likelihood of organ donation when the situation arises.
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Latest PostWeather: A clear evening, becoming cloudy overnight
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It will be dry this evening with clear spells.
However, it will become cloudy during the early hours of Saturday morning with a chance of some patchy rain.
Overnight lows of 13C (55F).
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Postal voting proves popular ahead of referendum
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Nearly 1,000 more people have registered for a postal vote for next week's referendum than applied in Guernsey's election in 2016.
Registrations ended on Thursday and 2,906 applications for postal voting have been received by the States, 970 more than in 2016.
The States has agreed that the decision made in the referendum will be binding if 40% of the electoral roll turn out.
Postal votes need to be returned to Sir Charles Frossard House by midday on the day of the referendum - 10 October.
For those who have not registered to vote polling stations will be open around the island from 08:00-20:00.
An extra 1,300 people sign up to vote ahead of referendum
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Guernsey's electoral roll has increased to 31,685 names ahead of the island's first ever referendum, being held on 10 October.
The roll, which has now closed, has risen by 1,335 from 30,330 at the 2016 General Election.
In order to reach the 40% threshold - set by the States to make the decision binding - 12,746 people will need to vote.
Passenger taken off ferry for medical emergency
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
A passenger was transferred from the Commodore Clipper to the Yarmouth lifeboat after a medical emergency, the ferry company has confirmed.
A spokesman said the vessel was en route from Portsmouth to the islands when the incident occurred with a passenger with a pre-existing medical condition.
He said: "Decisions are always taken in passengers’ best interests and on this occasion, a ship to ship transfer was deemed the most appropriate course of action.
"We do appreciate the empathy shown by other passengers on board Clipper as we dealt with the casualty."
The spokesman added that the Clipper is currently operating about an hour behind schedule and "further updates on timings will be made as soon as information becomes available".
Counties record first Asian hornets
The invasive insects which prey on honeybees have been found in Hampshire and Surrey.
Read morePlans could help Jersey landowners with parking problems
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey landowners could have cars that are illegally parked on their land towed away under new proposals before the States.
Home Affairs Minister Connétable Len Norman wants to give people more rights to get rid of vehicles that are parked badly or dangerously.
He says people and companies can have real difficulty getting owners to move cars from their land.
However, the new law would mean they could call up an approved company and get them towed - so long as they have put up signs warning people they shouldn't park on the site...
Video content
The new law would also formally ban wheel clamping - nine years after a previous minister agreed that the practice should be stopped.
Water levels close to September low
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Guernsey Water's storage levels at the end of September were close to their lowest point in ten years for the month.
The utility maintains the 77% storage level is a "reasonably healthy" position heading into the autumn and early 2019.
There was only one day of significant rainfall in September, which saw more than half of the monthly total fall in a single 24 hour period.
September's 34.5mm rainfall was 33% lower than the monthly seasonal average over the past decade, coming after a dry summer.
More than £2,000 given to JSPCA after appeal
BBC Radio Jersey
People in Jersey have given more than £2,000 - in just over 24 hours - to an appeal to help the island's JSPCA animal shelter.
It follows a warning the charity might not make its next birthday - unless it finds an extra £1m a year.
The organisation recently celebrated its 150th year but has been in financial difficulties for some time.
Barbara Keywood, from the JSPCA, says the community can help in other ways too...
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Guernsey Referendum: The options
A look at the five options as islanders prepare to vote for a potential electoral system shake-up.
Read moreLibrary secures further funding for transformation
BBC Radio Guernsey
The Children's Library at the Guille-Alles Library has secured further funding after a campaign was launched last year to raise money to transform it.
The target was to reach at least £120,000 but it's been already been exceeded by £15,000.
Now, local private bank, Julius Baer Guernsey, is one of the latest organisations to support the transformation of the library.
Following a new design plan, the children's section is now in its second phase of renovation, which started at the end of the school holidays.
In this stage, the books are being transferred from the Children's Library to their temporary home in the Reading Room to enable the main fitting work to begin.
Chief librarian Laura Milligan says islanders are invited to buy an engraved brass plate with names for hooks in the library.
She hopes more than 300 will be bought to raise more money for the project.
Reds make two changes for Doncaster trip
Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport
Jersey Reds make two changes to their side as they head to Doncaster in the Championship.
Mark Best returns at centre in place of Apakuki Ma'afu while Charlie Beckett will make his full debut in the second row after joining this summer from Gloucester.
The Reds are aiming to back up their first win of the campaign when they beat Yorkshire Carnegie 36-19 in their first home game of the season.
"There's been pretty close scores between the two teams over the years, but Castle Park's a tough place to go and get a victory," Reds head coach Harvey Biljon told BBC Radio Jersey.
"We're going to be coming up against a team that needs a reaction, they're probably not got the results in the past two games that they would expect, so we know it's going to be a tough fixture."
Jersey Reds: Slowik; Marx, Newey, Best, Van Dam; Penberthy, Homer; Godfrey (capt), Maddison, Atalifo, Sexton, Beckett, Argyle, Joyce, Venter
Replacements: Selway, Morley, Rodman, Bartle, Upfield, Waters, Herron.
Jersey's Parkrun celebrates third anniversary
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's Parkrun - which sees people walk, run or jog their way around a 5km (3 mile) course at Les Quennevais - is preparing to celebrate its third birthday on Saturday.
About 50 people turned up to the first Jersey Parkrun in October 2015 - last weekend, 387 people stood on the starting line.
Parkruns are held weekly around the British Isles and runners regularly try to complete an alphabet challenge - visiting places with a name beginning with each letter.
And, according to local organiser Michael Chaytor, there's only one J on the list...
Video content
Yellow weather warning for wind across islands
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
There is currently a yellow weather warning for wind in place across the islands, Jersey Met has said.
It added winds of force seven can be expected later.
Street pastors to walk people home after police warning
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's street pastors are walking people home from nights out after Jersey police urged women to be vigilant when out late in St Helier.
Last month, a woman was pulled into a car park near Springfield Road as she walked home in the early hours.
On a different occasion, a man followed another woman into her driveway, but walked off after she challenged him.
Richard Le Breton is chairman of Street Pastors Jersey - which offers reassurance, safety and support on St Helier's streets between 23:00 and 03:00 on Saturday nights...
Video content
Organ donation possible after "less than 1% of deaths"
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Organ donation is "very precious" says Guernsey's health committee president as proposals for an opt-out scheme are revealed.
"Less than 1% of people die in circumstances where they are able to donate their organs, said Deputy Heidi Soulsby.
"This is one reason why there is a waiting list for those needing a transplant. There are currently over 6,000 people waiting for an organ across the British Isles, many of whom will die waiting."
She added: "[The scheme] will raise the profile of organ donation and will hopefully increase the likelihood of donation when the situation arises."
The proposals follow a public consultation in which the majority of responses supported the opt-out option.
Condor cancels sailings due to industrial action
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Saturday's sailings between Jersey and St Malo have been cancelled due to the "threat of industrial action" in the port of St Malo
The ferry company says the 1,961 travellers affected have been contacted and offering alternative sailings.
The Commodore Goodwill weekly freight service to the Brittany port has also been cancelled.
The company said: "The situation is unrelated to the action by St Malo port stevedores last December and January that caused several cancellations to Condor’s sailings.
"Further updates will be made as soon as information becomes available."
Weather: Dry and sunny
BBC Weather
Today it will be dry and fine with lots of sunshine and blue skies. However, more in the way of cloud is expected towards the end of the day, especially across Guernsey. Another mild day.
Maximum Temperature: 15 to 18C (59-64F).
Plans to fine Jersey tax evaders
BBC Radio Jersey
People who evade tax in Jersey could be let off with a fine, under plans to prosecute only the most serious offenders.
If the law's approved, some evaders would be charged up to double the amount they owe.
The overhaul would also give the States the power to add interest on overdue tax as well as on rebates that aren't paid back to islanders on time.
Richard Summergill, Jersey's Tax Comptroller, says prosecuting evaders isn't always the most practical option.
Organ donation may become 'opt-out'
Rory O'Reilly
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's health committee has suggested a "soft" opt-out scheme for organ donation.
The island's current "opt-in" system for organ donation means people that would like to donate in the event of their death need to make their wishes clear.
However, the Committee for Health and Social Care (HSC) says its knows there are many people who, although they do believe in organ donation, have not joined the organ donor register.
Without making this express decision, it is more difficult for doctors to establish a patient's wishes.
Based on the results of the consultation exercise carried out earlier in the year, HSC has published a policy letter recommending Guernsey moves from the current system to a 'soft' opt-out model that is likely to increase the likelihood of organ donation when the situation arises.