Channel Islands Live: 08 Februarypublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands for Friday 8 February
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Emiliano Sala: Body recovered from wreckage of plane
New behaviour policy set for Bailiwick's schools
Bergerac might be set for a return
Updates on Thursday 7 February 2019
Channel Islands Live: 08 Februarypublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Jersey Zoo animals on stamps to mark anniversarypublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineSix apes and monkeys from Jersey Zoo have been illustrated by wildlife artist Andrew Beckett to feature on some commemorative stamps.
It's part of a collaboration series between Jersey Post and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust - whose headquarters are at Jersey Zoo.
The stamps will mark the trust's 60th anniversary which was founded in 1959 by world renowned naturalist Gerald Durrell.
Image source, Jersey PostClassic crime show Bergerac set to returnpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
The popular series set on the island of Jersey is set to be revived 28 years after it ended.
Read MoreEmiliano Sala search: Recovered body arrives at coronerspublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio GuernseyThe body recovered from the wreckage of a plane carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala is at a coroners in Dorset.
The body arrived there earlier as it's the nearest part of the British mainland to where the plane was located.
Police say they'll now support the coroner's investigation into the circumstances of the death.
No formal identification has taken place, but the families of both Sala and pilot, David Ibbotson have been updated.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
The plane disappeared off Alderney about two weeks ago with the wreckage of the Piper Malibu N264DB found in the English Channel on 4 February.
Image source, AAIBImage caption, A body was found in the wreckage of the plane that was carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson
States 'wasted thousands' in legal battlepublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio JerseyIt's claimed the States of Jersey has "wasted hundreds of thousands of pounds of tax payers' money" in a legal battle with an eye specialist who was sacked before he'd started work in the island.
Consultant Amar Alwitry had resigned from his job in the UK and was a week away from starting in Jersey when he was dismissed.
The Royal Court heard colleagues said "this chap looks like trouble" and "this appointment will be a disaster" before he was sacked.
The sacking of Mr Alwitry was ruled unlawful and the court said he is entitled to seek damages of up to £8m.
In a statement through his lawyers, Mr Alwitry said the States Employment Board had "wasted hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money" in legal action against him.
The board said it will be appealing the court's judgement.
Winds increasing to gale force nine across islandspublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online"Severe" gales of force nine can be expected in the islands later, Jersey Met has said.
An orange weather warning for wind remains in place.
Image source, Jersey MetWarning for boat owners as gale force winds hit islandspublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineWith gale force winds forecast for Friday and the following few days, boat owners are reminded to check their vessels and moorings are secure - when it is safe to do so.
The team at Jersey Marinas will be conducting additional patrols around the marinas during this period but "extra vigilance" from boat owners would be advised, the Ports of Jersey said.
Sala plane wreck body brought to landpublished at 13:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
It is not yet known if the body is Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala or pilot David Ibbotson.
Read MoreSearch team recover body from Sala planepublished at 12:43 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
The wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City's Emiliano Sala and his pilot was found off Guernsey.
Read MoreOfficial complaints to Medical Specialist Group fallpublished at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio GuernseyThe number of official complaints to the Medical Specialist Group (MSG) in Guernsey decreased last year, according to its newly published annual report.
There were 59 in 2018 - compared to 94 in 2017.
The number of complaints about clinical issues dropped, while those about staff attitude increased.
The MSG's report outlines the challenges it faces delivering secondary health care in Guernsey - with delays in orthopaedic surgery exceeding the eight-week target for the bulk of the year.
The patient satisfaction survey, which forms part of the annual report, shows that of the 610 patients who took part, 88% found the MSG's services "excellent" or "very good".
Missing plane search: Coroner to examine recovered bodypublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio GuernseyA coroner is set to examine a body that was recovered from the wreck of a light aircraft off Guernsey.
The plane - carrying footballer, Emiliano Sala and pilot, David Ibbotson - disappeared from radar two weeks ago.
The authorities haven't yet revealed the identity of the body.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said specialist contractors joined the recovery operation in "challenging conditions".
It was carried out in "as dignified a way as possible" and the men's families were kept updated throughout, it said.
The Piper Malibu N264DB was en route from France to Cardiff, after the 28-year-old Argentine striker made a quick trip back to his former club Nantes two days after his £15m transfer to Cardiff was announced.
Image source, GETTY IMAGES/DAVID IBBOTSONNew behaviour policy set for Bailiwick's schoolspublished at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Edward Rowe
BBC Radio GuernseyA new behaviour policy has been set by the Education Committee for the Bailiwick's schools - outlining how students should act and behave in the classroom.
The behavioural policy includes instructions for parents and teachers as well as pupils.
Parents are asked to encourage their children to behave well and to support the school, while staff are expected to model the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism in the workplace.
President of Education, Sport and Culture, Deputy Matt Fallaize says good behaviour in schools is "fundamental" to creating an "environment of excellence and a culture of aspiration".
Image source, PACould Bergerac be set for a return to our screens?published at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio JerseyA UK television company is hoping to make a new version of Bergerac - which was set in Jersey.
The police drama series ran from 1981 to 1991, starring John Nettles as the lead character, Jim Bergerac.
Paramount UK said it is going through the commissioning process, but hasn't yet confirmed any other details.
It says it hopes to modernise and update the popular programme.
Back in 1980s, it led to a huge surge in tourism for Jersey.
Weather: Strong winds, sunny spells and scattered showerspublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
The strong winds from Wednesday night will gradually ease down today, although will remain brisk.
It will be bright with sunny spells, but there will be scattered showers around too.
Maximum Temperature: 9C (48F)
Guernsey FC lose first home game of 2019published at 09:13 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Guernsey FC lose 5-2 to East Grinstead Town in their first home game of 2019 despite leading twice.
Read MoreForce eight winds expected across the islandspublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineAn orange weather warning for wind is in place across the islands, Jersey Met has said.
Winds of force eight can be expected.
Image source, Jersey MetNew weekly newspaper launching in Guernseypublished at 08:51 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio Guernsey
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Bailiwick Express website is launching a new free weekly paper in Guernsey.
The paper, which will be delivered to every home in the island by Guernsey Post, will have a round up of all the stories throughout the week as well as local sport, business and arts.
The Express has recruited a team of local journalists, sales and production staff to produce it.
Channel Islands Live: 07 Februarypublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands
Read MoreEmiliano Sala: Body recovered from wreckage of planepublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2019
BBC Radio Guernsey
Image source, GettAir accident investigators have recovered a body from the wreckage of a plane carrying the Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot David Ibbotson.
Officials said attempts to bring the aircraft back up to the surface have been called off because poor weather is expected for the foreseeable future.
