Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

It was going to be a celebration of Guernsey's flatulence inducing national dish, Bean Jar.

But like so many other events around the British Isles, the strong winds and rain of Storm Callum have meant the island's annual Bean Jar Jamboree, external, this Saturday, has had to be cancelled.

The link between high winds and the well-known effects of the meat and bean stew weren't lost on some islanders.

Organiser Jock Pettiit said he looked at "every alternative" to keep the event on, including taking it indoors, but added "the vibe" wouldn't be right.

BBC Radio Jersey

Businesses in Jersey have been asked to ensure they're doing enough to protect people's private information.

The move has been prompted by the case of a former Jersey police officer, who was found guilty of accessing personal data on a work computer.

Data Protection Commissioner Jay Fedorak said companies must make sure all their employees are aware of tighter rules, which were introduced in May.

"It's important people who work with personal data are aware that there are consequences to even casual browsing," he said.

BBC Radio Jersey

Convent Court, a former States housing block in St Helier, is to be renovated to accommodate essential workers coming to Jersey.

Forty-eight of the 73 homes will be available as temporary accommodation for short-term licensed professionals including doctors, nurses and social workers.

The cost of living in Jersey is thought to be partially responsible for a shortage of skilled professionals.

José Escorcio lost most of his right hand in the accident, Jersey's Royal Court heard.

Guernsey Press

The States Assembly & Constitution Committee, which is in charge of implementing a new island-wide voting system, external ahead of the 2020 general election, is to start work on the finer details straight away.

Jersey's planning department is facing a police investigation, over an historic complaint.

Ministers confirmed officers from the UK have come to the island to carry out the probe, although specific details about the nature of the complaint have not been revealed.

Home Affairs Minister Constable Len Norman approved the inquiry, and two officers have been sworn in and started work at the end of last month.

Guernsey Press

The States of Guernsey vet has said a no-deal Brexit could cause issues for horse owners, external wanting to transport their animals to and from Europe.

BBC Radio Guernsey

The reason for a low turnout in Guernsey's referendum should be investigated, a political lecturer has said.

More than half of voters backed an island-wide system, meaning all 38 Guernsey deputies will be elected in a single vote on the same day, every four years, from June 2020.

Image source, States of Guernsey

The turnout for the island's first ever referendum was 45%.

Dr Chris Pich, a senior lecturer from Nottingham Trent University, said that means the majority of islanders on the electoral roll chose not to vote.

"You've got to have some sort of post-mortem or some sort of consultation into why more people didn't come out to vote," he said.

"Many people I spoke to during the election campaign - deputies and voters - were saying there were too many options on the ballot paper... a straight yes or no would have been easier."

Voters were given five options, with Option A for an island-wide district winning 6,017 votes - 52% of the final count.

BBC Radio Guernsey

The number of electric vehicles in Guernsey has increased from 28 to 212 in almost three years, according to official States figures.

The Committee for Environment and Infrastructure, which has been monitoring the uptake of alternative fuel vehicles - electric and hybrids - says the rate is increasing from an average of four cars a month to between seven and eight.

Welcoming the use of future-technology vehicles that enable low emission personal travel, the States says it believes it will become increasingly commonplace in the future.

Guernsey Press

A new oak pergola has been installed at Guernsey's Saumarez Park, external in memory of a man who loved the area.

Christina Ghidoni
BBC Channel Islands News

The Co-op in Jersey has been fined £65,000, after an employee lost most of his right hand in a mincer.

Jose Escorchio, 29, who's known as Valdo, was working as a butcher in the Grand Marche store in St Helier, when he was injured earlier this year.

The Royal Court was told the machine's safety guard had been missing for several years and Mr Escorchio had no formal training to use the machine.

Mr Escorchio, who lost four fingers and part of his hand, has now gone back to work at the Co-op.

The Bailiff said he accepted the Co-op management took the accident seriously and the risk to Mr Escorchio had not been deliberate.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Jerry Sexton will captain Jersey Reds for the visit of Championship leaders Cornish Pirates to St Peter.

Regular skipper Roy Godfrey misses out with injury, as does flanker Conor Joyce, meaning a couple of changes in the islanders line-up.

Harry Morley will first league start for the Reds in place of Godfrey, while Jake Upfield comes into back row, while the backs remain unchanged with former Pirate Aaron Penberthy continuing at fly-half.

"We're looking forward to the challenge," Reds head coach Harvey Biljon told BBC Radio Jersey.

"They're a hard-working group and have continuity in the squad they've had.

"They've also brought in some quality players, but it's all built on the way they function and work down there."

Jersey Reds: Slowik; Marx, Newey, Best, Van Dam; Penberthy, Homer; Morley, Maddison, Atalifo, Sexton (capt), Beckett, Argyle, Upfield, Venter

Replacements: Selway, Holenstein, Rodman, McKern, Bartle, Waters, Herron.

Jersey Evening Post

Changing Jersey's Road Traffic Law to make it illegal to drive away after hitting a cat, external without reporting the incident would place a ‘severe burden’ on the honorary and States police, according to a States spokesperson.

Citizens Advice Guernsey is looking for a new chief executive.

Kate Raleigh, the charity's longest serving boss, is leaving the post next year after more than 25 years service.

Image source, Citizens Advice Guernsey

The charity, which has more than 80 volunteers, provides a free and confidential service on a range of issues, including debt, housing, relationships and health.

Jersey Evening Post

Three surfers had to be rescued in St Ouen’s Bay in two separate incidents , external after being caught out by big waves and 38ft (11.5m) spring tides, which prevented them from accessing steps on the sea wall.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Airlines are being invited to bid to operate two Alderney routes on an exclusive basis, which could be supported by public money.

The contract will cover two routes - Alderney-Guernsey and Alderney-Southampton, as part of a Public Service Obligation (PSO).

According to the European Commission, PSOs are put in place to maintain "appropriate scheduled air services on routes which are vital for the economic development of the region they serve".

Bidders, who are required to price a number of service level options for each route - for both daily passenger and freight services all year round - will have until Thursday 6 December submit their tenders.

Alderney services are currently serviced by Aurigny, which is owned by the States of Guernsey

Voters back electoral shake-up which will be adopted by island parliament.

Jersey Evening Post

A drone manufacturer was forced to issue a software update earlier this year after one of its devices – weighing 4.57 kg – crashed to the ground at ‘considerable speed’ in St Helier, external.

Doctors in Jersey could be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis by February.

Former health minister, Andrew Green, agreed 18 months ago that certain cannabis-based products should be prescribed for specific illnesses, but the current misuse of drugs law has to be changed before doctors can prescribe them legally to patients.

In the UK, doctors will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis from 1 November.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's minimum wage is to increase by 52p an hour to £8.02 within the next 12 months, the island's government has confirmed.

The current rate of £7.50 will rise in April by 33p to £7.88, before a further rise in October 2019, which - based on a 40-hour week - will mean an extra £1,082 a year for those on the lowest wages.

The States Employment Forum, which recommended the rise, hopes the two-stage increase will limit any damage of local farming businesses, by allowing them to save money on wages during the busy summer season.

The social security minister has agreed the change.