Channel Islands Live: 9 Augustpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for the Channel Islands on Friday 9 August
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Updates on Friday 9 August 2019
Channel Islands Live: 9 Augustpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
Jersey to face Russia in World Cup warm-uppublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
English Championship club Jersey Reds will face the Russian national team in a World Cup warm-up game later this month.
Read More'Strong' batch of ecstasy linked to hospitalisationspublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
A variant of the Class A drug known as 'Skype' is linked to five hospitalisations on Jersey.
Read MoreHealth to address 'unacceptable' treatment gappublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
The committee will submit proposals to introduce a wider range of drugs and treatments in Guernsey.
Read MoreNew taxi app close to launching in Guernseypublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
BBC Radio GuernseyA new taxi app could launch in Guernsey if 20 drivers on the island sign up.
Go2 is an app that works in a similar way to Uber that was founded in Jersey in January.
It links users to drivers in their area and allows them to pay directly through the app once they've arrived at their destination.
Co-founder Robbie Andrews says they already have 400 islanders in Guernsey signed up to use it.
Battle of Flowers: Oliver inspired float takes top prizepublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
BBC Radio JerseyThe Optimists Club has won the top prize at this year's Battle of Flowers.
They were awarded the Prix D'Honneur for their celebration of the musical film Oliver.
The Parish of St Peter took the second prize, with its float "Music Evolution" - inspired by music from classical through to modern times.
Meanwhile, St Clement's winter themed float arrived late, after getting stuck in a tree on the way to the arena.
Image source, Government of JerseyImage caption, The annual event is one of the most popular in Jersey's calendar
Edward T. Wheadon House lift now operationalpublished at 09:46 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe new public lift at Edward T. Wheadon House has now been installed and is operational, the States of Guernsey has said.
The lift was installed as part of other work to improve the building, including replacing the staff lift, installation of accessible toilets and improving accessibility throughout the building.
The States has thanked people for their understanding while the works were ongoing.
Allen excited by Guernsey FC 'challenge'published at 09:15 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
Guernsey FC's record goalscorer Ross Allen says he is excited about returning to the island side after two years away.
Read MoreGuernsey development plans need to be 'commercial'published at 08:49 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
BBC Radio GuernseyFour areas earmarked for development by the States of Guernsey need to be "rejuvenated for the sake of future generations".
That's according to the president of the Policy and Resources Committee.
The work will be part of the Island Development Plan which will focus on the Lower Pollet, the South Esplanade, Mansell Street and Leale’s Yard in St Sampsons.
Deputy Gavin St Pier says the projects need to be "commercial" and able to turn a profit:
Quote MessageThese are areas which have been identified by the States and the previous States and that's why it is timely that we should be getting on with them because it is about improving what we have for future generations. Clearly, these projects have to be commercial and capable of generating a return for developers. But equally, those developers do need to know what is likely to be acceptable within a given area.
Deputy Gavin St Pier, States of Guernsey
Fort Regent upgraded in £500k maintenance projectpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
BBC Radio JerseyFort Regent has a new fire alarm system, emergency signs and lighting, as part of a £500,000 maintenance project.
The cash boost was given by the treasury minister.
The money has also been spent on further work on the showers and changing rooms.
The States says as a result of the work, the Fort is once again able to host big events - after some had to be moved to alternative venues earlier this year.
Image source, GoogleStabbing: Police given extra 24 hours to question suspectpublished at 08:28 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
BBC Radio JerseyJersey police have been given an extra 24 hours to question a man held on suspicion of killing a former centenier.
It comes as a UK Home Office pathologist confirmed 68-year-old Pamela Nisbet died of a stab wound to the neck.
Mrs Nisbet's home - in a leafy country lane near Wheatlands golf course in St Peter - is still sealed off while forensic examinations and searches continue.
Neighbours have described Mrs Nisbet as "kind, loyal, compassionate and dedicated to her community".
She had been an honorary police officer, teacher and company director.
Image source, Family handoutImage caption, Pamela Nisbet, 68, died in hospital after being stabbed at a property in Jersey
Channel Islands weather: Dry then showery and windypublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 9 August 2019
Alex Osborne
BBC WeatherIt will be largely dry in the morning but there are but showers expected later, some of which are likely to be heavy and thundery.
It will be windy and showery tonight and tomorrow.
Maximum Temperature: 19 to 23C (66 to 72F)
