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Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

All year five pupils in Jersey's primary schools are being offered free water safety sessions as part of a campaign delivered by Swim England, the RNLI, the Bosdet Foundation and Jersey Sport.

The lessons will teach young people how to stay safe in and around the open water and what to do if they get in trouble.

More than 850 pupils from 24 schools are being given the training during the summer.

Image source, States of Jersey

Jersey Evening Post

The row over Jersey’s new hospital being built on the People’s Park has reignited after it emerged that previously discounted sites – including the park – are being reviewed., external

BBC Radio Jersey

A Jerseyman has been made an ambassador of a major new museum of flight in honour of his work to help develop the iconic aircraft Concorde.

Former senior Jersey politician Pierre Horsfall has been given the role at Aerospace Bristol museum after working as an aeronatical engineer at Filton, near Bristol.

His ability to speak French meant he was vital to the initial discussions between the French company Sud Aviation and British Aircraft Corporation on the development of the supersonic plane.

Mr Horsfall said he was delighted to be an ambassador and had many fond memories of his time there.

Jersey Evening Post

A UK planning inspector will be allowed to comment on other potential sites for the new hospital after the States agreed to expand the scope of an independent planning inquiry., external

BBC Radio Jersey

A Jersey mental health charity has welcomed a decision by the former head of the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) to describe how stress drove him out of his job.

John Harris resigned after 12 years in the role, saying he had to leave for the good of his health, fearing "burnout".

He had to take two periods of leave this year because of stress. Finally he resigned, and chose to announce the reasons for his leaving.

James le Feuvre, from Mind Jersey, said it highlighted how people in the finance industry - and in other jobs - were feeling pressured to reach higher standards and adapt to new practices.

The commission said it would review what help was available to its workers before appointing Mr Harris's successor.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

A rebuild of La Mare de Carteret Primary School will be proposed by the Education Committee next year.

A review of primary education is currently being carried out by the Committee of Education, Sport and Culture, which said enough work had been carried out to establish that primary education "should continue at la Mare de Carteret in a new purpose-built school".

The cost of redeveloping la Mare de Carteret Primary School had previously been estimated at about £20m.

Committee president Matt Fallaize said the condition of the current school building was "simply not up to a suitable standard".

Guernsey Press

MPs have been reminded of the importance of respecting Guernsey’s constitutional position in a series of meetings in Westminster., external

Jersey Evening Post

Island football players could soon have three national and international avenues to choose from, following news that a former Muratti defender is chasing ConIFA membership on Jersey’s behalf., external

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Guernsey's Committee for Education, Sport and Culture has said it is "committed" to redeveloping La Mare de Carteret Primary School, and it intends to "accelerate the approval process for this project".

The future of the site has been in jeopardy for some time, with the adjoining high school still being at risk of closure when proposals for a two-school secondary model are released by the States of Guernsey later this year.

Image source, Brian Green

The committee said the cost of redeveloping La Mare de Carteret Primary School had previously been estimated at about £20m.

It said "enough work had been carried out" during the States' review of primary education to decide that "primary education should continue at La Mare de Carteret in a new purpose-built school."

BBC Radio Jersey

Fire engines in Jersey have been covered with with new safety messages to make people more aware of the importance of staying safe.

The adverts give advice about not swimming after drinking, not cooking after a night out, and having fire alarms installed and checked.

They will be on the side of three front-line fire engines for the next three years.

Image source, Jersey Fire and Rescue

BBC Sport

The former Jersey and England footballer Graeme le Saux has praised the England team and its manager for its success in the world cup.

He was part of the panel that appointed Gareth Southgate to the job. He said it's a side for the future.

BBC Radio Jersey

People reporting potholes to the States could wait three weeks for a repair if the authorities don't think it is serious.

People in Jersey have reported hundreds of potholes over the past two years. Between May 2016 and July this year, an online service, Love Jersey, had reports of 660 of them.

The department responsible has inspected and ranked them on a priority level to be filled.

Figures show that ranges from two days for an unsafe pothole to 20 working days if it is less serious.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Football fans had a mixed reaction to the announcement on Tuesday that last night's England v Croatia semi-final clash would been screened outside in St Helier.

Although fans at the waterfront seemed to enjoy the atmosphere, in the lead up to the event others on social media were not convinced by the "conditions of entry" set out by the States, which included no alcohol, no ball games and no portable chairs.

BBC Radio Guernsey

New research suggests Guernsey's most invasive plant species, Japanese Knotweed, doesn't cause significant structural damage to buildings.

Image source, PA

A study carried out by the University of Leeds says the weed is no more destructive than woody plants, such as trees, and shouldn't be treated with such stigma.

The findings have been met with scepticism by Gerry Tattersall, who has led campaigns to control and remove the plant, who believes the plant can cause significant damage.

In 2012 the discovery of the species on a site earmarked for social housing delayed the development by a year.

A widow says her husband would still be alive if carbon monoxide detectors had been installed.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Daphne came to the match with her family when she heard there would be a big screen event in St Helier.

From the 19:00 kick-off 1,467 watched the nail-biting semi-final which saw England knocked out of the World Cup.

BBC Radio Jersey

The new leader of Jersey's financial regulator will be given extra support to help them avoid too much stress, according to the organisation.

The previous director of the Financial Services Commission, John Harris (pictured), resigned because of the pressure of work and potential "burnout", and said he wanted to tell people about it to acknowledge the stress felt by other finance workers.

The chairman of the organisation, Lord Eatwell, said the JFSC already had some measures in place to help its staff, but it would but will review them in the light of Mr Harris's resignation.

Guernsey Press

Alderney's new ferry service launches on Friday with its first early sailing to Guernsey almost fully booked., external

Jack Murley
Channel Islands Sports Producer

Guernsey's Alistair Chalmers has won his heat in the 400m hurdles at the World Under-20s Championships in Finland.

He ran a time of 51.16 seconds for Team GB, which was enough to see him through to the semi-finals.

His next run is due on Friday at about 17:25 BST.