'Giant' vole found during island studypublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
The rodent was discovered during a study into Guernsey's sub-species of the European common vole.
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Man attacked outside Jersey church
'Stay safe online' campaign launched by government
Jersey vet warns of dog mess dangers
Road bike stolen from St Peter Port
Updates on Monday 22 October 2018
'Giant' vole found during island studypublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Plans put forward for loan to redevelop St Martinpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC Radio JerseyThe Parish of St Martin will be loaned up to £2.6m to redevelop the old primary school, if States members agree to plans put forward by the Treasury Minister., external
The Parish wants to convert the school into a supermarket, pharmacy and doctor's surgery.
It's hoped the "essential amenities" would reduce travel times for parishioners - particularly the elderly.
If approved, the money - plus 4.5% interest - will be paid back over 20 years.
Image source, STATES OF JERSEYStates launch new combined revenue servicepublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyThe States has launched a new revenue service which combines income tax and social security contributions.
The launch of the combined service aims to "deliver more efficient processes, reduce operating costs and improve customer satisfaction".
The States say it's the first step in a longer-term plan for change in the revenue service.
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End of X postCow abortions prompt warning from vetpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Vet Kate Williams said several farms of the island had been affected by a parasite which causes cows to abort.
Read MoreThree more Islanders Association members quit committeepublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineThree senior members of Guernsey's only political association have resigned from its executive committee.
A statement from the Islanders Association said that Deputies Peter Ferbrache and Joe Mooney had left the committee, as well as the chairman, Harvey Marshall.
Image caption, Deputy Peter Ferbrache has quit the committee despite being a founder of the association
It follows the earlier resignations of Jeff Whitaker and Anne Ewing.
The statement says the resignations relate to "differences of administrative style", which are "irreconcilable".
The remaining committee members are Deputy Carl Meerveld and Marc Leadbeater.
The Islanders Association was formed earlier this year to "develop the decisive, effective and efficient government that our Bailiwick needs and deserves", and recently saw success in leading the winning campaign in Guernsey's first ever referendum.
Shark caught on film between islandspublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Rob Byrne
BBC News OnlineMedia caption, Porbeagle shark spotted off Guernsey
This was the moment an inquisitive porbeagle shark surprised some fishermen in Guernsey waters.
Lee Crocker filmed this on Saturday while bream fishing in the Big Roussel, a stretch of water between Sark and Herm.
Prior to the footage, Mr Crocker says the shark ate a fish he was reeling in.
It has been identified as a porbeagle, a member of the great white family that mainly eats mackerel, squid and herring.
It was an estimated 6ft (1.8m) long and 200lb (90kg) in weight.
Red Arrows unavailable for Guernsey Air Displaypublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineThe Red Arrows will not display at Guernsey's Air Display next September, but will appear in June for D-Day commemorations.
Image source, EJ Van KoningsveldThe Royal Air Force Acrobatic Team are unavailable for the scheduled event on 12 September 2019 because they'll be taking part in their first major tour of the US and Canada in more than 25 years.
Instead the Red Arrows will display over Guernsey on 6 June, to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings.
Image source, Dave WatsonGuernsey mental health unit death: Pair appear in courtpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
John Fernandez
BBC Radio GuernseyTwo people have appeared at Guernsey Magistrates' Court charged with the unlawful killing by gross negligence of a 22-year-old woman.
Rory McDermott, 31, and Naomi Prestidge, 30, appeared only to give their names and addresses.
Lauren Ellis died on 12 October 2017 in a mental health unit at Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
She was a mental health campaigner and had set up an online support group.
The next hearing in this case will be held on 9 January.
Image caption, Lauren Ellis died at the Oberlands Centre at Guernsey's Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Jersey tax and treasury services move to new buildingpublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC Radio Jersey
Image source, GoogleFrom Monday, people in Jersey will have to go to La Motte Street to visit the tax office.
It's moved from its former home in Cyril Le Marquand House.
The treasury cashiers are also being moved to the Social Security building - now known as Customer and Local Services.
The move is part of Chief Executive of the States, Charlie Parker's plan for a more streamlined government - by having staff work in fewer buildings., external
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End of X post'Stay safe online' campaign launched by governmentpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC Radio JerseyJersey's government is launching a major campaign, external aimed at ensuring teachers, parents and school children know how to stay safe online.
Research by Ofcom has revealed more than half of three and four year olds spend at least eight hours a week on the internet.
About 100 teachers and government officials are expected at a children's safeguarding conference in St Helier later to listen to speeches from a number of local and UK experts.
Throughout the week, most of the island's 10 and 11 year olds will also watch a play addressing issues including sexting, grooming and underage gaming.
Quote MessageWe must do everything in our power to arm our children with the knowledge and tools to identify the risks they may face when online, and to manage their time in front of screens. Much of this work must start in the home with parents but we recognise that this can be a daunting task, especially when the so called "expertise" lies in the hands of our children, who have been born into a world of digital technologies.
Senator Tracey Vallois, Education Minister
Scratch card sales brought in £1m extra revenue in 2017published at 12:21 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Guernsey PressRevenue generated by scratch cards rose by more than £1m last year, external, with 2.3m cards sold in the island. But the majority of a £15,000 grant to help gambling addicts is still yet to be put to use.
St Peter progress in Kent Senior Cuppublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportJersey club St Peter are through to the second round of the Kent Senior Trophy after a 2-1 win at Welling Town.
Sol Solomon and Darly Wilson were on target for the Jersey side, who are making their debut in the comeptiton.
Saints are hoping to follow up last season's win in the Kent Intermediate Challenge Shield.
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End of X postLa Colomberie reopens after earlier crashpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineLa Colomberie - between Grenville Stree and Snow Hill - has reopened after an earlier crash, police have said.
Officers added people should "drive carefully" because of oil on the road.
Traffic remains slow in the area.
Reds 'could have scored more' in big winpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Jersey scrum-half Calum Waters says the Reds could have scored more points in their 52-14 Championship win over Hartpury.
Read MoreRace-hate crime ‘massively under-reported’ in Jerseypublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Jersey Evening PostA new campaign aimed at tackling the "massively under-reported problem of racially motivated hate crime, external is to be launched by the States police.
Jersey side beat Yorkshire on Conifa debutpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Parishes of Jersey make a winning start to life as a Conifa international side by beating Yorkshire 2-1.
Read MoreMan attacked outside Jersey churchpublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online
Armed police were called to St Helier, Jersey after a man was attacked outside a church.
Police said the man was assaulted outside St Thomas Church at about 05:30 BST on Sunday.
The area was cordoned off and armed officers patrolled the area in the nearby Windsor Road.
The injured man was taken to Jersey General Hospital but was later released, Jersey Police said.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to the attack to come forward.
Road bike stolen from St Peter Portpublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyA road bike has been stolen from Les Canishers in St Peter Port, police have said.
The bike, which had some Guernsey Bicycle Group stickers on it, was taken some time between 22:00 on Friday and 07:00 on Saturday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Guernsey Police.
Jersey vet warns of dog mess dangerspublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC Radio JerseyA Jersey vet is urging islanders to pick up their dog mess when out in the countryside as it can carry a parasite which she says is "very dangerous" for cows.
It comes after farmer, Tom Perchard found a bag of dog waste hanging from a fence on his private land in St Martin.
Vet Kate Williams says some dogs carry a parasite called neospora - which can cause abortions in cattle and paralysis in companion animals.
She explains what can happen if this then ends up on grass eaten by a pregnant cow...
Weather: A dry and sunny day, feeling coolerpublished at 09:14 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
It will be a fine and dry day with lots of sunshine.
It will feel cooler though - especially in the brisk north-easterly wind.
Maximum temperature of 13C (55F).
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