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BBC Weather

Monday night looks set to remain dry with predominantly clear, starry skies and few if any clouds. Light to moderate winds.

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

There will be some warm spells of sunshine on Tuesday, but there is the chance of a few heavy and potentially thundery showers later in the afternoon and into the evening.

Maximum temperature: 17 to 20C (63 to 68F).

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Guernsey Press

Damage to trees at Delancey Park was ‘mindless vandalism’, said St Sampson’s senior constable Paul Le Pelley., external

Rob England
BBC News Online

The States of Jersey says it is "considering options" to better support start-up companies in the island.

Tim McGuinness, founder of Virtex Studios, says there is no sign of any government schemes on the horizon to solve the funding "gap", and this has been the case for the past two years.

Jersey Evening Post

Jersey's government has confirmed that it will not be adopting international guidelines on anti-Semitism that are causing deep divisions in UK politics., external

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

Finance companies registered in Jersey and Guernsey may have to prove they employ people and have physical office space if new requirements are introduced.

In December 2017 the European Commission said the Channel Islands were "co-operative jurisdictions" but raised concerns over companies registered in the islands without any sufficient physical presence.

A spokesman for the States of Jersey said companies in regulated industries such as banking, insurance and fund management could have to show they have people and offices in the island and are not just working through another company.

He said companies could be struck off the island record if they don't meet the requirements.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Homes in Guernsey will receive a "waste package" in the next few weeks including a food waste caddy as part of the roll out of a new collection system, according to States Trading Assets.

A spokesman for the States said many islanders should have already received their kits, with the island's new waste collection system due to come into force in four week's time.

In April the States voted to adopt a new waste strategy, featuring a pay-as-you-throw system, combined with a new annual fee.

Richard Evans, Deputy Managing Director of States Trading Assets, says islanders who haven't received a package by the middle of August should contact the waste collection department.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A Guernsey deputy says he is "as certain as he can be" that two quarries in his parish will not be chosen to house inert waste in future.

Deputy Matt Fallaize's comments follows the news that L'Epine and Guillotine quarries, external are being looked at to house construction and building waste along with the extension of Longue Hogue.

Deputy Fallaize says he believes the investigation will likely only confirm how unsuitable these quarries will be for the disposal of inert waste.

Rob England
BBC News Online

An entrepreneur is criticising the States of Jersey saying there are no schemes to fund new start-up companies in the island.

Tim McGuinness, founder of Virtex Studios, says there is no sign of any government schemes on the horizon to solve the funding "gap", and this has been the case for the past two years.

He says he understands why the States may be cautious, after issues with the Jersey Innovation Fund, external. But suggests grants may be put under the control of other government backed organisations.

"Digital Jersey and Jersey Business have proven their ability and commitment to the start-up industry across the island, why not have them manage this process?"

Tony Moretta, CEO of Digital Jersey said the States has done "some very good things" for start-ups, such as building the island's digital hub, but there were "some gaps" and the island needed to "speed up its commitment" to the digital sector by supporting them.

The States of Jersey has been approached for comment.

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

Three parking spaces on the northwest corner of Albert Pier in Guernsey could be removed to make room for two accessible spaces.

Traffic and Highways says the spaces for blue badge holders on the Albert Pier, South Esplanade, North Plantation and Crown Pier are being fully used.

They say with this in mind they want to remove the two-hour parking spaces next to the existing accessible spaces on Albert Pier and replace them with two extra accessible parking spaces.

Josephine Baker
BBC Radio Jersey, Reporter

The States of Jersey is having problems renting its new social housing aimed at the over 55s in St Helier.

Only 19 houses at the renovated Jersey College for Girls site have been allocated to people on the States housing waiting list, while 21 still need to be filled.

The planning department decided the homes should be for the over 55s.

Michael van Neste, the chairman of the Jersey Homes Trust which owns the properties, says there's not parking for everyone and it's on a hill.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A Guernsey politician is calling for a full States debate on the island's criminal justice policy before the end of the year.

Deputy Emile Yerby said she was concerned at the growing prison population at Le Nicholles Prison. Figures found it was the highest since 2012.

She describes it as "symptomatic of the failure of a preventative policy".

The Home Affairs committee say they are working on a new justice framework, which they say will take time.

Guernsey Press

A glimpse of a bygone era was enjoyed by hundreds of islanders at the weekend, when the first Vintage Agricultural Show took place., external

BBC Radio Guernsey

Camera footage of a fight between a man and several door staff is being sought by police in Guernsey

Officers said the fight happened in the Lower Pollett, St Peter Port, at about 01:00 on Sunday.

Witnesses with phone footage are being asked to come forward.

Jersey Evening Post

An existing boat and vehicle park in the green zone in St John has been given retrospective planning approval as the site was previously designated for commercial storage., external

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

Politicians which propose new laws may be made to explain the cost of their plans to the people of Jersey under a proposition, external by a new deputy.

Deputy Gregory Guida wants States members to describe the impacts of new laws on families and businesses.

Image source, States Assembly

He says the information will help the States balance the cost of proposals against the benefit of the plans to the community.

He gave the example of a politician which may want to introduce a requirement for drivers to carry a breakdown kit in their car.

Under his proposition the politician will need to explain how it will enhance road safety and reduce accidents bringing a social benefit to the island and reducing health costs.

He says it will give other politicians a better idea of the cost or impact before casting their vote.

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BBC Radio Guernsey

A Guernsey deputy says a rise in the island's prison population is a sign of wider problems with the criminal justice system.

President of Guernsey's Home Affairs Committee, Deputy Mary Lowe, revealed in a recent States debate that the island's prison was at risk of filling up due to an increase in prisoners on longer term sentences.

Figures from the States of Guernsey Prison Service, external show the average prison population for July was the highest since 2012 with 101 prisoners. In July 2017 it was 87 and was 94 in 2016.

Deputy Emilie Yerby said the number of prisoners is increasing and the trend doesn't seem to be stopping.

Deputy Lowe said she agreed with the concerns raised but couldn't rush any changes. She said she hoped to be able to cherry pick some ideas and bring something in by the end of 2019.

Guernsey Press

The mental health needs of Guernsey’s unknown number of servicemen and ex-servicemen must be addressed with greater precision, reports the Guernsey Press., external

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

A new government run petitions website, external has had a "soft launch" by the States of Jersey.

It means it has gone live without any major publicity.

The site will allow islanders to submit or sign petitions on a range of issues with the promise of a government response.

If a petition gets 1,000 signatures a minister will respond and if it gets more than 5,000 signatures it will be considered for debate in the States Assembly.

The website is based on the House of Commons petitions site , externalwhere 10,000 signatures are needed for a government response and 100,000 for a debate in Parliament.

The first petition on the Jersey site calls for compensation for asbestos victims.