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Clear spells at times on Monday night but with some large areas of cloud as well, bringing a few light showers. It should turn drier again by morning. Light or moderate south-westerly winds.

Minimum temperature: 14 to 17C (57 to 63F).

A fine day to come on Tuesday. There will be plenty of sunshine with just some patchy cloud at times. Winds will remain light and it should turn pleasantly warm.

Maximum temperature: 18 to 21C (64 to 70F).

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Rob England
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A panel has been tasked with investigating whether men are paid more than women in Jersey's civil service.

The Gender Pay Gap Review Panel will also look at why there is a high proportion of men in the top jobs.

There is currently no equal pay legislation in Jersey and employers are not required to publish information on their gender pay gap, according to the panel.

Currently 86.7% of directors are male, as well as 66.9% of senior managers - whilst 63% of the overall public sector workforce is female.

The panel's chair, Deputy Louise Doublet said it is important to know if there is a pay gap in the island so the States can come up with policies to tackle it.

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Rob England
BBC News Online

Archaeologists in Alderney have uncovered a sizeable Roman settlement beneath the island's sands, confirming the suspicions of academics.

Digs at the site began after evidence of an old gate known locally as the Nunnery was found to be of Roman origin.

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At excavations across July researchers expected to unveil a "mystery building" in the area, but instead found evidence of further buildings, a stone courtyard, imported Roman pottery and coins.

States of Guernsey Archaeologist Phil de Jersey says the sand in the area could be responsible for "protecting" the site - thought to be the largest Roman settlement find in the Channel Islands.

Alderney is believed to have been part of the Roman Empire for more than 400 years. It was one of the islands called the Insulae Lenuri and was known as Riduna.

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The States of Jersey's civil service will be uprooted later this year as staff move to another office in St Helier.

More than 500 States employees will move to the former Royal Bank of Canada building in Broad Street as part of plans to restructure the island's public sector.

Charlie Parker, the Chief Executive of the States of Jersey said the existing headquarters buildings, Cyril Le Marquand House and South Hill, could be demolished and the land redeveloped for housing.

The States will pay £1m a year to rent the new facility at numbers 19 to 21 Broad Street, which the government claims will come "from existing budgets".

The first staff will move to the building in November whilst a purpose built office is developed as a permanent base, according to the States.

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A politician in Jersey has defended the island's top civil servant being given a special residency status as a perk of his job, but says nobody else will get a similar deal.

Constable Chris Taylor, an Assistant Chief Minister, said the current government did not make the decision to give Charlie Parker entitled status when he was recruited.

The move has been criticised by Deputy Kirsten Morel, who says it demeans teachers, nurses and other essential workers who do not get similar treatment.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Guernsey Police are warning islanders about a scam targeting people who sell things online.

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Officers said a person was recently contacted by a fraudster who agreed to buy goods from them, but sent a cheque for "a substantial amount more than the agreed price".

The buyer then asked the seller to reimburse them with the excess amount.

A spokesman said: "The result would have been that the cheque would be cashed, and the excess money paid out. The cheque would then bounce and the excess money would be lost along with items if they had been posted."

Police said the seller's bank blocked the transaction in this case, but said islanders should "remain vigilant and cautious" and contact the police, their bank or Action Fraud, external for further advice.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A review of speed limits in Guernsey is not intended to put drivers off using their cars, but to encourage people to walk or cycle, a politician says.

Deputy Barry Brehaut, President of the Committee for Environment and Infrastructure, said the review of speed limits has been carried out to follow through with strategies signed off by previous States' assembles.

He said slower traffic would make it safer for people to leave their cars at home.

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BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's largest parish is looking for more sponsorship for events being held around St Helier throughout the year so locals do not have to subsidise them.

The Constable of St Helier says his parish ratepayers should not have to contribute more towards events such as the Portuguese and Polish food festivals and the Fete de St Helier, as they benefit the whole island.

He also said the States should contribute towards the costs of employing an organiser for these events, as well as a town centre manager.

Rob England
BBC News Online

A commercial passenger plane and a large corporate jet both had "near-misses" with drones flying close to Jersey's airfield recently, according to Ports of Jersey.

A spokesman said: "Both pilots reported a drone only a few hundred metres from the aircraft while on the final approach to the airport."

The authority is urging drone operators to adhere to official guidelines on their use, external.

It is currently an offence to fly a drone within two nautical miles of the airport or higher than 400ft (121m) without permission from the island's air traffic control.

The Ports of Jersey spokesman added the approach period of a flight was "one of the most challenging" for pilots, as aircrafts were "vulnerable due to low speed and proximity to the ground".

"Therefore, anything that can cause disruption to this process, whether it’s a bird or a drone could potentially be catastrophic," they said.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Beachgoers in Guernsey are being asked to avoid using inflatables in the sea after two people were left "struggling to get back to shore" on Sunday.

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The swimmers were in an inflatable kayak at Pembroke Bay and volunteers were called to assist them they got into difficulty.

"Thankfully, the wind died down and the kayakers were able to return safely to dry land," according to Peter Gill, RNLI operations manager, who added: "It could have been a very different outcome."

"Never take inflatables out in big waves, and never use them when the winds which will blow you further out to sea," he said.

The charity claims there has been a rise in the number of people across the UK, external being rescued from inflatables including footballs, unicorns, flamingos and boats.

Edward Rowe
BBC Radio Guernsey

Wildlife impact assessments will take place at two quarries in Guernsey which are being considered to store inert waste.

The disused quarries in the Vale, called L'Epine and Guilliton will have a collective lifespan of three years and, if approved, will hold construction and demolition waste.

Letters have been sent to all residents who live near the two sites, which are being considered as alternatives to existing waste facilities at Longue Hougue South.

The UK Environment Agency, external defines inert waste as: "Waste that does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations."

Project Manager Denice Carling says when looking at potential sites flora and fauna was "less of an issue" at the quarries.

The proposals are subject to planning permission and being passed by politicians in the States Assembly.

Sarah Bailey
Broadcast Journalist, BBC Radio Jersey

The future of a "secret" church in Jersey, which was closed because of dwindling congregation numbers, could be decided soon according to its warden.

St Simon Church in St Helier was built in the 19th Century and used up until three years ago, when the decision was made to cease regular services.

It is now only used once a fortnight by the island's Romanian Orthodox community.

Dave Ellis, the church warden, says it is almost impossible to keep the building in good repair because it does not generate any money, and still has to pay parish rates and utility costs.

"We'd like to see life poured back into it, but it's very difficult to see that happening as an actual place of worship," he said.

He added the site, once called "Jersey's best kept secret" would be a good place for a community building.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Jersey's Isaac Dodds has won an unprecedented two national junior titles.

The 14-year-old Tigers Swimming Club racer smashed his lifetime bests to win the 800m freestyle and the 200m backstroke at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.

His success took the island club's tally to six medals for the event - their best haul in more than a decade - and making him just the second islander to win a national junior title.

Rob England
BBC News Online

It has emerged Charlie Parker, the head of Jersey's civil service, has been given "entitled housing status", bypassing the usual requirement to live in the island for 10 years.

But an island politician, Deputy Kirsten Morel, says this decision "sets a precedent" and is the equivalent of saying Mr Parker's job is "more important" than doctors, nurses or teachers, who do not get the special status.

Being entitled allows Mr Parker, external to buy, sell or lease any property​ in Jersey and means he can work anywhere, without needing permission to be employed​.

A spokeswoman for the States of Jersey said: "Between January and June 2018, a total of 71 staff have joined the States of Jersey either on a licence, or with a ‘registered’ residency status.

"Of the 71 new starters, 46 are health professionals (nurses, midwives and doctors). The remainder are made up of teachers, head teachers and deputy heads, lecturers, residential child care officers, police employees and civil servants.

"Of the 22 appointments made to senior civil service roles this year, 18 are internal and only four are external and require a licence."

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A man was "assaulted" outside a clothes shop in St Peter Port on Saturday, police have said.

It happened at 16:15 on Smith Street, close to the Superdry store.

Officers did not comment on whether the man suffered any injuries, but are looking for witnesses.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Tourism in Sark is "on a knife edge", according to the island's Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber President Tony Le Lievre believes the recent Manche Iles ferry cancellations have had a "huge impact" on local businesses.

The company said the vessel has been experiencing "technical difficulties".

Mr Le Lievre said passenger numbers are running at more than 5% lower than last year on visitors from Guernsey.

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BBC News Online

Fast-tracking residential qualifications for Jersey's top civil servant "sets a precedent", according to one of the island's deputies.

It's emerged that the States of Jersey's Chief Executive, Charlie Parker, has been given entitled housing status - bypassing the usual requirement to live in the island for 10 years.

Under fast-tracking rules, ministers can grant the status on an exceptional basis, and if it's thought to be in the best interest of the community.

But Deputy Kirsten Morel says the decision is the same as saying the chief executive's job is more important than the doctors, nurses or teachers who are working in the island on license for five years.

The States has reassured islanders that no-one else could or would obtain a similar arrangement.