Rob England
BBC News Online

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A "feisty" seal pup with a respiratory infection had to be rescued after washing up on a Jersey beach.

British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) teams were called on Monday morning by a dog walker who spied the struggling seal.

The underweight pup was taken to New Era Veterinary Hospital, where it was treated ready to be transferred to a rehabilitation centre in Guernsey.

Image source, BDMLR

BDMLR Jersey Coordinator, Donna de Gruchy, said: "Following this weekend's weather and higher tides I was not surprised at all to get a call this morning about a pup washing in.

"Although this pup is feisty and alert, his respiratory infection would not help him to survive this brutal time of year in the wild."

Members of the public are advised, if they find a stranded sea mammal to keep their distance - with any pets they may have - and to call the JSPCA or the States of Jersey's environment department.

BBC Radio Jersey

More than 100 health professionals and social workers in Jersey will have their salaries cut after they were wrongly increased.

The pay rise cost the Health department £746,000 which was not planned, officials say.

Following the increase unions for nurses and midwives complained the re-evaluation was unfair.

An independent specialist, commissioned by the government, later found the workers' salaries had been increased "outside the recognised process" used for all other roles.

Employees who were uplifted by this exceptional process in November 2017 will now return to their original pay grade.

The deputy chair of the States Employment Board, Constable Richard Buchanan, said it was important the issue was resolved "fairly and appropriately".

"We won't be asking them [employees] to pay back any of the uplifted salary they received" he said, "because we don't want them to be penalised unfairly for a situation that is not their fault."

Passengers on a flight between London Gatwick and Guernsey were wrongly told there was an emergency.

Josephine Baker
BBC Radio Jersey, Reporter

A Syrian man who claims he is being pursued by ISIS has been granted the right to stay in Jersey whilst the decision to remove him is reviewed.

The man, who is not named in court records, external, came to Jersey illegally and is seeking asylum.

He was going to be taken back to mainland Europe, where a country had already offered him an asylum, but claims expatriate Syrians have repeatedly threatened and attacked him there.

Speaking in the Royal Court, a doctor said the man was "experiencing severe psychological distress" and would benefit from "individual, trauma focused psychological therapy" in a "safe" environment.

The Deputy Bailiff granted the application for a judicial review - meaning the man can stay in Jersey until the court has considered his case.

Rob England
BBC News Online

"Serious effort" will be needed to implement Guernsey's first election using island-wide voting, a politician has said.

Deputy Neil Inder says the island's electoral reform laws need to be looked at, and consideration needs to be given to political parties that may form in the lead up to polling day.

Mr Inder, the President of the States Assembly and Constitution Committee, says he wants to make sure parties, official or otherwise, are not given an unfair leg-up compared to individuals who may stand independently.

More than half of voters in October backed the move to an island-wide vote in Guernsey's first ever referendum, which saw a 45% turnout.

The flares made in the 1960s would have warned of approaching radioactive fallout.

Edward Rowe
BBC Radio Guernsey

The airline Aurigny has apologised after an emergency message was mistakenly played to passengers flying from Gatwick to Guernsey on Saturday night.

The company said it was "was rough, dark and very busy" for staff on Flight GR609, and which contributed to the "rare incident".

A spokesman said the message was played out "in error" and apologised for any distress caused to customers.

"We will continue to work with our dedicated staff to ensure this does not happen again," the company said.

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

A chef has avoided jail after he went to great lengths to conceal cannabis in a peanut butter jar, a court has heard.

Callum Hall, 29, of Sark, pleaded guilty to importing the Class B drug, cultivating a cannabis plant, and failing to disclose information to police.

He was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, fined £3,000, and ordered to complete 240 hours of community service.

A former UK resident, Hall admitted posting the class B drug in a 700g (25oz) peanut butter jar from the UK to his Sark address, Guernsey's Crown Court head.

On 26 April 2018 Guernsey customs officers intercepted the package, leading to the discovery of 21g (0.7oz) of cannabis.

In all, 24g (0.8oz) of cannabis was seized, thought to have a maximum street value of £712. It was all for personal use, Hall's defence advocate told the court.

A search of Hall’s Sark address also found a juvenile cannabis plant growing in a wardrobe sealed in silver foil, along with an electric fan and lighting system.

Sentencing, Judge Russel Finch suggested the chef would have to familiarise himself with the menu at Guernsey prison should he re-offend.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A political analyst has said Sark's election on Wednesday may address concerns about the "quality of governance" in the island.

Islanders prepare to vote in the first contested election in the island in six years.

Fifteen people will compete for nine seats in the Chief Pleas

Dr Adrian Lee, a former professor of politics at Plymouth University, says there has been a lack of competition in the elections since 2014.

He added, in the wake of concerns over the Chief Pleas' "legitimacy" from a UK minister, it was interesting to see only six of the 15 candidates standing for elections provided manifestos.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A planning application has been submitted to install new electric vehicle charging points at the Cobo Bay Hotel.

Currently, the only other charging points outside of private homes are on the North Beach car park.

These would also be the first points on the west of the island.

Paul Meadowcroft, the installations manager of "Plug-N-Go" - the company behind the application - says he expects more businesses to consider providing charging points in the future.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A terminal cancer patient in Guernsey is trying to set up a support group for people with asbestos-related diseases.

Ian Goodwin was diagnosed with mesothelioma, external - a lung cancer caused from inhaling asbestos spores - in 2017 after years of working in the labour trade.

Given just three years to live, he says the support he's had from palliative nurses has been excellent, but fears there are many more people in the island who have undiagnosed asbestos-related illnesses.

Mr Goodwin says the disease is more common than people think and it can be spread easily...

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Jersey Reds' 10-game winning streak came to an end with a 20-16 loss at home to Ealing in the Championship Cup.

Dave McKern's converted try and Aaron Penberthy's penalty leveled the scores at 10-10 with 10 minutes left of the first half before Alun Walker's try shortly before the break.

Image source, Jacqueline Ranieri

Penberthy kicked a penalty and a drop-goal early in the second half to get Jersey within a point, but a Craig Willis penalty sealed thew win.

The islanders have already assured themselves of a home draw in the quarter finals ahead of their final pool game with London Scottish next week.

"I thought we could have managed the game better in the second half to be able to to exploit the wind that was at our backs," said Jersey boss Harvey Biljon.

Ben Chapple
BBC News Online

Flares that would have been used in the event of nuclear war are being let off from Fort Le Marchant on Guernsey’s L’Ancresse Common.

With more than 30 of the flares - each carrying three charges - the operation is continuing after firing started at 09:30.

Islanders are reminded to avoid the area while the red flags are flying

BBC Radio Jersey

Plans for Jersey and Guernsey to work more closely on health matters will be outlined later.

Politicians from the two islands will meet in St Peter Port to explore the possibility of sharing expertise and making savings by buying supplies together.

Jersey's Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, hopes the joint venture will improve the health and well-being of islanders - and reduce administration costs for both.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Matt Loaring converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure Guernsey FC a 3-2 win at VCD Athletic in the Isthmian League South East Division.

With the scores level Charlton Gauvain was fouled in the box and the experienced Loaring made no mistake from 12 yards.

Image source, Fran Torode

It was his second goal in the game, having drawn Guernsey at 2-2 just before half time.

Malachi Hudson gave VCD a 13th-minute lead before Gauvain leveled nine minutes later, only for Hudson to make it 2-1 12 minutes before the break.

The victory was a third win in four games for Guernsey FC and takes them up to 11th in the table.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's States and other official documents could be written in Jerriais, with English underneath, if plans put forward by a deputy are approved.

Deputy Jeremy Macon wants all official signage and letterheads produced by the States changed - to show the island's native language matters to the government.

It's not unusual in places with more than one language - such as Cornwall and Wales - for it to feature on road signs or official documents.

But that is not the case when it comes to Jersey and Deputy Macon argues changing it would set a positive example for other sectors.

The States will discuss the plans in the new year.

Image source, States of Jersey

Read more about Jèrriais here.

Jersey Evening Post

A man found himself clinging to the roof of a car as it was driven by a disqualified driver, external "in a scene that was like something out of a movie".

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey Police are cordoning off a section of L'Ancresse Common on Monday morning to set off a stock of old emergency flares.

They are due to fired at 09:30 from Fort le Marchant - whatever the weather - and officers warned walkers were best to avoid the area as there would be a loud explosion.

Police also asked that no-one called the emergency services at that time, adding they would be monitoring the sea in area to watch for boats in difficulty.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Guernsey's England youth international Maya Le Tissier made her WSL debut for Brighton and Hove Albion in the 4-0 loss to star-studded Chelsea on Sunday.

The 16-year-old played the full 90 minutes of the match, having made her first team debut in the Continental Tyres Cup last week.

BBC Weather

A chilly bright start to Monday morning with early sunshine. Through the morning, cloud will slowly build from the west, leading to a cloudier afternoon. Remaining dry with light winds.

Maximum temperature: 8 to 11C (46 to 52F).

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