A company in Guernsey is looking to change the use of Fort Richmond in St Saviours, to allow people to live in it.

Benbridge Limited has applied to the Development and Planning Authority to build a swimming pool next door and a bridge over the moat.

States Property Services said it had received an offer for Fort Richmond. Head of Estates Strategy, Mark Ogier, said he was optimistic that a sale would be agreed.

BBC Weather

Tonight will be dry with some clear spells but patches of mist, fog and low cloud will develop as the night progresses.

There will be light breezes, mostly from the east.

Minimum temperature: 6C (43F).

Tomorrow will be dry with some sunshine but also a few patches of mist and low cloud.

There will be brisk easterly breezes.

Maximum temperature: 8C (46F).

Freddie Miller
BBC Jersey political reporter

A pot of money set aside to care for Jersey pensioners could be empty by 2070 if strict population controls are introduced, an independent report has claimed.

It suggests social security contributions might have to increase to make up the difference.

Currently, if you work in Jersey, 6% of your salary goes towards social security and your employers pay an additional 6.5%.

Most of the money goes into the social security fund - which is there to support pensioners and islanders unable to work due to illness or injury.

Jersey has an ageing population, so it's expected this fund is going to be needed more and more.

The UK government's auditors have looked at Jersey's social security fund, and how it might remain sustainable over the next 60 years. Their message is clear - either everyone in Jersey starts paying more in social security or the population is allowed to continue growing at a rate of at least 700 people a year.

According to the report, if contributions remain at their current rate, by 2027 islanders will be taking more money out of the pot than putting in. The findings will be used to inform Jersey's government plan - due to be published this summer

Harlequins sign Jersey Reds fly-half Brett Herron and Cardiff Met University centre Luke Northmore for 2019-20.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey Police is appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack at the Martello Tower.

Officers would like to speak to a white teenager about 14 to 15 years old, wearing a black hooded jumper and camouflage style trousers in connection with the blaze.

No-one was injured in the fire on Thursday.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Guernsey's States-owned airline Aurigny said it was disappointed and frustrated not to have been awarded the subsidy to run the Alderney route.

It was announced earlier none of the four bids to operate the route were deemed acceptable by Economic Development.

Alderney's most senior politician, James Dent, says the situation is less than ideal.

BBC Radio Jersey

Controversial rules limiting the amount of time you can park at Le Port, in St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, have been introduced.

The minister in charge has agreed to introduce a 12-hour limit, following complaints about noise, litter and inconsiderate behaviour from people camping overnight in the area.

The move has been opposed by Senator Steve Pallett - who's described it as ill thought out and unnecessary.

He'll ask the States to reverse the decision in a vote next month.

BBC Radio Jersey

A Jersey deputy says Fort Regent won't be open to big events for at least a year.

Deputy Hugh Raymond has been overseeing a review of the facilities at the fort, which has led to several large events being cancelled because of safety concerns.

Many of the venue's emergency exits can't be used because they are in areas affected by asbestos.

The deputy wants a review into the future of the fort.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Jersey Reds make one change to their side as they play at St Peter for the first time in three weeks when they host Hartpury in the Championship on Saturday.

Fiji international tight-head Leeroy Atalifo replaces Sam Rodman in the front row of Jersey's pack.

The backs remain unchanged with Brett Herron starting at fly-half a day after his summer move to Premiership side Harlequins was announced.

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New Zealand-born lock Liam Hallam-Eames, who was due to join the islanders in the summer, could make his debut from the replacements bench after bringing forward his arrival date.

Jersey Reds:Van Dam; Marx, Ma'afu, Best, Newey; Herron, Homer; Godfrey, Maddison, Atalifo, Sexton (capt), Beckett, Hatherell, Bartle, Venter

Replacements:Macfarlane, Morley, Rodman, Hallam-Eames, Joyce, Howley, Penberthy

Guernsey Press

A bid is being made to make it even easier for Alderney and Sark residents who wish to move to Guernsey., external

BBC Radio Jersey

There are new restrictions on fishing for chancre crabs in Jersey waters.

The minimum size for crabs you can take is now 150mm, instead of 140mm.

The number of crabs being landed in Jersey has halved from 500 tonnes in 2012, to almost 250 tonnes last year.

It's thought the species is in decline. The restriction applies to both commercial and recreational boats.

Jersey Evening Post

The owners of Beghins shoe shop, which closed its doors last month, say they still hope to open a store on a new site after the local company went into liquidation., external

BBC Radio Jersey

The States say work is already under way to improve safety at Fort Regent in Jersey, after large events were cancelled.

There are concerns about the number of emergency exits, signs, marshalling and lighting.

Deputy Hugh Raymond has been overseeing a review of the facilities at the fort, which has led to several large events there being cancelled over safety concerns. Its because many of the venue's emergency exits can't be used because they are in areas affected by asbestos.

Following the review, no more than 1,170 people will be allowed to use the site at any one time.

This weekend's Rumble on the Rock martial arts event will now be held at the Radisson hotel. Meanwhile, organisers of the Human League concert in May are hoping to stage the event at the Royal Showground in Trinity instead.

Bee Tucker
BBC Weather

The day will be mostly dry with sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud.

There is a chance of a few patches of mist being blown in on a light south-westerly breeze.

Maximum temperature: 9 to 13C (48 to 54F).