Man jailed for 16 years for child sex offences in Jersey
Two arrests after man dies from suspected MDMA reaction in Jersey
#MeToo movement encourages people to come forward in Jersey
HRT shortage affecting menopausal women in Guernsey
Jersey family becomes official sanctuary for sick animals
Updates from Monday 19 August 2019
The threat of a passing shower will diminish through Monday evening as pressure builds from the south. Therefore a dry and largely clear night is expected with light winds.
Minimum temperature: 12 to 15C (54 to 59F).
Fine and dry throughout Tuesday with light winds and lengthy sunny spells.
Maximum Temperature: 15 to 18C (59 to 64F).
Jersey:
Guernsey:
Andrew Segal
BBC News
A man has died in Jersey after a suspected severe reaction to the drug MDMA, police say.
Officers said emergency crews were called to a home in St Helier in the early hours of Sunday and found a 29-year-old man who was taken to hospital.
He died just before 02:00 on Monday. His family has been informed.
Jersey Police said investigations uncovered a "significant quantity of cannabis resin and MDMA at the address".
Two people, a 44-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. They remain in custody.
Police said it would "take some time for a toxicology report to formally confirm if the death is attributable to MDMA, and what type".
Kenneth Gordon, 68, is sentenced to 16 years in prison for serious sexual offences against children.
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BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's Heather Watson has won the Vancouver Open to claim her second title of the year.
The Channel Islander beat Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets: 7-5, 6-4.
Watson is the first British player to win the title since Johanna Konta in 2015.
Image source, Getty Images
Tyler Allen
BBC Radio Guernsey
The organisers of Jersey's Electric Park festival say they were "shocked" when one of the headline acts pulled out 90 minutes before they were due on stage.
The Kooks were due to play at Saturday's event, but had to cancel because the lead singer had a back injury.
Organisers said they pulled out all the stops to try and get lead singer Luke Pritchard back to health, organising a back specialist to help him before he was due to play on stage.
The band has since posted on social media, external saying they hope to come back to the island soon.
The promoters took to Facebook to say they understand fans' frustration and will have an update later this week.
Another act, reggae artist Laid Black, also cancelled ahead of the event.
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
The Jersey National Park has taken on a six-year lease of The Frances Le Sueur Centre in St Ouen’s Bay.
It will be used as an information, education and events centre from October.
The building was originally opened in 1995 as an office for States rangers and as an educational facility for children to learn about the bay’s biodiversity.
Natural Jersey chairman, Mike Stentiford said he's "delighted" to have a base for the first time.
"The fact that the building is dedicated to a naturalist with such passion for the natural world makes it even more special," he said.The Park will relaunch the centre to the public for the first time on 6 October.
BBC Radio Guernsey
A Guernsey man is hoping to be the first islander to swim from Jersey to France.
Tim Pond has been training for more than a year and swimming 15 miles a week for the last month in preparation for the challenge.
This is his second fundraising swim he's doing in aid of the charity the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation.
It helped his family eight years ago when his daughter spent time in the special care baby unit.
The swim is due to take place on or around 24 August, depending on the weather.
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued, Jersey Met said.
Image source, Jersey Met
BBC Radio Jersey
Geese, goats, cockerels and horses without a home in Jersey could now be looked after at a new poultry and livestock sanctuary.
Lara Manning and her family have been taking in animals for more than 15 years in St Ouen and she recently opened her doors to Rodney the pig, who was found roaming the country lanes in the north of the island.
Now the Manning family has been given a licence by the States Veterinary Officer to become a sanctuary and officially rehome animals which cannot be taken care of by the likes of the JSPCA.
Quote MessageWe're happy we'll be able to be out there a bit more and people might actively know about us. We just want to help animals who really need it."
Lara Manning
BBC Radio Jersey
A Jersey charity that supports victims of sexual abuse says more people are asking for help as a result of the Me Too movement.
Since sexual abuse allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein came to light, there have been more conversations about harassment and abuse experienced by people around the world.
Jersey Action Against Rape is now raising money for a database to store confidential details of the people it helps.
Quote MessageI think people are now more willing to talk about it and come forward. It's not just women we see through our doors, it's men as well. We need this database so we can hold our records securely. It's vital for the work we do."
Jane Gruchy, Jersey Action Against Rape
BBC Radio Guernsey
A UK and Europe-wide shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products is having an effect on stocks in Guernsey.
Patients who find they are no longer able to access the drug are being advised to speak to their GP who will to help look at alternative courses of treatment.
The drug is used to replace oestrogen the body stops producing during the menopause and is used by women to help relieve some of the symptoms.
The Committee for Health and Social Care said a major supplier of the drug was experiencing low stocks.
It has been an ongoing issue over the past few months and is affecting patients in the UK and Europe, as well as the Bailiwick.
The shortage is due to a number of factors including manufacturing and supply issues.
Image source, Getty ImagesHormone replacement therapy helps relieve symptoms of the menopause
Jersey Evening Post
A deputy has criticised the reintroduction of a States-funded e-bike scheme, external, describing it as a "subsidy for middle and high earners".
BBC Radio Guernsey
Police are searching for witnesses after a man suffered head injuries in a nightclub.
The injuries possibly came from a glass being thrown in Folies nightclub in the early hours of Sunday.
Guernsey Police said the incident took place at about 01:00.
BBC Radio Jersey
St Saviour could follow in the footsteps of several Jersey parishes by introducing a household recycling scheme.
At a meeting on Monday, residents will decide whether parish money should be spent on collecting paper, cans, and plastic bottles outside their homes.
Some £42,500 has been set aside in the parish budget to pay for it.
The meeting is due to be held at St Saviour's parish hall at 19:00.
Alex Osborne
BBC Weather
There will be a mixture of sunny spells and isolated heavy showers throughout Monday.
Also, a brisk wind with temperatures in the high teens.
Maximum temperature: 18C to 19C
