Hundreds attend meeting discussing Jersey lifeboat service's future
Guernsey's States to discuss minimum wage, population laws and overseas aid
Attempt to reduce tax that could be paid by larger retailers in Jersey rejected
St Anne's School in Alderney 'still needs to raise learning standards', inspectors say
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Thursday
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
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BBC Radio Guernsey
Proposed arts and sports funding cuts in Guernsey were handled badly according to the vice president of the committee responsible.
Deputy Jan Kuttelwascher of the Economic Development Committee was responding to a number of questions in the States of Guernsey about proposals not to fund sports or arts events from the Events Group Budget from next year.
There was an outcry from event organisers and associations which led to the committee reversing its decision to cut the funding last week.
Deputy Kuttelwascher says he regrets the negative impact the proposals had on the community.
Jersey Evening Post
Islanders living in flood-prone areas should take precautions to protect their homes, Jersey Fire and Rescue have warned after a week’s worth of rain fell on Monday afternoon and evening, external.
BBC Radio Guernsey
Former harbourmaster, Peter Gill has been elected as a Jurat of the Royal Court in Guernsey.
He was nominated by Deputy Matt Fallaize and seconded by Deputy Mary Lowe.
Mr Gill received 47 votes in the second secret ballot with Stuart Crisp receiving 38 votes.
Callum Beaton was eliminated from the process in the first round of voting to become a professional juror in the court.
The evening and night will stay breezy and cold. There may still be a few showers in places.
A touch of frost will form in sheltered areas. Minimum Temperature: 5 Deg C (41 Deg F)
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Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Dignitaries, serving soldiers and family members of those who fought at Cambrai were given a tour of the World War One battle site that had a “horrendous effect on Guernsey for generations to come”.
Chris Oliver, chairman of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Charitable Trust, led the walk stopping at points to relay the events that took place on those spots 100 years before.
People have traveled from the Bailiwick and as far away as Australia for the anniversary, which will be marked tomorrow by the unveiling of a memorial stone.
BBC Radio Guernsey
The head teacher of St Anne's School in Alderney says he is "encouraged" by a recent inspection of the school.
Inspectors from Scotland visited the school for children aged four to 16 earlier this month and found while there were areas that needed improvement, it had improved since the last visit in 2013.
Martin Winward said he was delighted by the findings from the inspectors which praised the hard work and dedication of staff to improve since the last report.
Quote MessageThere was a malaise and low aspirations across the school. We had pockets of teaching success but it wasn't consistent. We had to make a number of changes to get the school back on track.
Martin Winward, Headteacher, St Anne's School
BBC Radio Jersey
A Jersey choir says it is "gutted" it won't be able to sing with Russell Watson this weekend.
He was due to appear at the Jersey Opera House with the Progressive School of Music choir but the venue says he has a chest infection and won't be able to perform.
The performance has now been reschedule until the end of May next year and anyone with tickets has been asked to go to the box office to get them changed.
The choir says it rehearsed for five weeks in preparation of the concert and "worked miracles" to be ready on time.
They said: "We feel as if we are all dressed up with nowhere to go."
Jersey Evening Post
States Members must take action to encourage more women into politics and not just tick boxes, the leader of the UK’s Women’s Equality Party has said, external.
BBC Radio Guernsey
A developer has been told he can apply again for planning permission to build homes on Les Blanches site in St Martins in Guernsey.
The original application by Island Development Limited would have seen 20 houses and 17 flats built on the site. This was refused and was then scaled back to 12 houses and 14 flats.
It went to tribunal and the Planning Tribunal panel has given permission for the company to apply for permission again but with restrictions.
They want an expert assessment of the landscape, wildlife and biodiversity attributes of the site before any decision is made over the building project.
BBC Radio Jersey
A former Jersey deputy will help to coordinate the appeal for an independent lifeboat in Jersey.
Phil Rondel was at a meeting last night at the St Helier town hall where people had to be turned away after the hall reached capacity.
He'll be part of a panel which will look at how an independent service could be set up in the island, after the St Helier crew parted company with RNLI in a row over coxswain Andy Hibbs.
The meeting was chaired by Constable Simon Crowcroft, who says many people were understandably upset by the way the charity had treated the island.
Guernsey Press
A leaked version of a list of non-EU uncooperative tax jurisdictions being drawn up by the European Council appears to indicate that the island will not be included when the final list is published next week, external.
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's government spent more than £7,000 trying to keep people out of restricted areas of Fort Regent this year, a freedom of information request revealed.
This includes areas such as the former swimming pool which was closed more than a decade ago and the walkway to the old cable-car station.
Earlier this year the States spent money on new fences and barricades to stop people getting in and they plan to spend about £13,000 on CCTV cameras for the site.
This is a fraction of the £3.5m it will cost to remove the building including £1m for the cost of removing asbestos.
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey's politicians will suspend their proceedings tomorrow to honour the sacrifice made by members of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry in the battle of Cambrai.
The States Assembly will fall silent for two minutes to remember the events of exactly 100 years ago.
Deputy Gavin St Pier made the announcement in a statement on the Guernsey Armed Forces Covenant during today's sitting.
In their shoes: Honouring Guernsey's fallen
BBC Radio Guernsey
Guernsey government owned airline Aurigny says it has seen record passenger numbers on its Gatwick route.
Between August and October there were nearly 90,000 passengers flying between Guernsey and Gatwick.
Commercial Director, Malcolm Coupar says it points towards a strong end of year with bookings already up for November and December.
The news comes as Aurigny plans to launch its own dedicated team at Gatwick Airport with the training of 20 ground handling operators recently completed.
Mr Coupar says it is part of a move to give customers the best possible service on the island's lifeline link.
BBC Radio Jersey
A 62ft (19m) yacht that sunk off Portelet in Jersey earlier this month is being continuously surveyed by Ports of Jersey.
The government owned company are checking on the boat that struck a buoy and quickly sank to make sure no diesel leaks into the sea.
A spokesperson for the department says there are no reports so far and a salvage company is waiting for settled sea conditions before removing the boat.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Jersey's government may have to pay more in rates than planned after politicians agreed to an amendment to the budget.
Politicians have already agreed to pay parish rates on its buildings but the treasury wanted more time to find a way of paying for it.
In a change agreed this morning, the States would also have to pay Island Wide Rates, almost doubling the annual bill to £1.8m.
The 2018 budget debate continues and can be heard on the BBC News budget live page.
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
It’s clear from the well-maintained memorial in Masnieres that the residents are well aware of the sacrifices made during World War One.
Having spoken to some residents in the area some are clearly aware of the actions of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry during the Battle of Cambrai.
The unveiling of a memorial tomorrow will ensure visitors and locals alike are aware of the sacrifice made in the small road called Rue Verte.
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
A small French town is preparing to mark a significant anniversary for Guernsey.
The actions of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry 100 years ago this week stopped a strong German counter attack that threatened to cut off a number of British units.
However, it cost the unit heavily with half of the 1,000 strong unit being killed, wounded or listed as missing in action.
A memorial marking the sacrifice made by islanders is due to be unveiled tomorrow.
Jersey Evening Post
On average Islanders over the age of 15 drink more than a glass of wine a day or more than ten pints a week, new figures show, external.
