Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

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A fix to a faulty section of a power cable that caused a Guernsey-wide outage earlier this month is expected by "peak winter demand".

Guernsey Electricity says the 42-minute power cut was caused by a damaged section of cable on land at Greve de Lecq, in Jersey., external

While the cable link is broken, the island's power comes from diesel-powered generators at a St Sampson site, rather than being imported from the French national grid.

"Specialist cable contractors will now be engaged to repair the fault which is expected to be back in full service in time for the peak winter demand," the utility said in a statement.

Jersey Evening Post

The number of police officers in Jersey has fallen by more than 20% in the last 10 years, external, while Jersey’s population has grown by over 10,000 people during the same period.

Rob England
BBC News Online

Two men were arrested after several violent clashes in Jersey, police have said.

The attacks which happened near the Royal Square in St Helier on Friday.

Officers say the violence started after an argument between three men and two women in King Street.

The attacks continued into the Royal Square before spilling over on to Bond Street and Mulcaster Street.

In one of the clashes, which happened some time between 22:15 and 22:45, the force said a man used a pole as a weapon.

A 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were arrested and later released on bail.

BBC Radio Jersey

A 22ft (7m) tall bonfire will burn on the headland at Grosnez in Jersey next month to mark the centenary of the end of World War One.

It'll be one of a number of events happening in the island to remember those who lost their lives.

On 30 October, the granite heart of a memorial to those in the Jersey Company , externalwill be taken from the arch on the Weighbridge to the Royal Square.

It will form the centerpiece of a new memorial.

It will be then be unveiled on 9 November in a public ceremony and will be known as the Guillemont Memorial - after the village where the Jersey Company fought and 20 men were killed and 70 wounded.

The bonfire beacon will be one of a 1,000 lit across the UK.

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BBC Radio Jersey

The average price of a taxi from Jersey town centre to the airport has risen by 3.3% - after Jersey's Infrastructure Minister agreed to increase the fares., external

The island's public rank taxis now use three tariffs depending on what day or time it is.

The price of a standard daytime trip has risen by 4%, while journeys at night, on Sundays and on public holidays are almost 3% more expensive.

It means the average trip from St Helier to Jersey Airport will now cost around £13.13 - up from £12.66.

BBC Radio Guernsey

The vice chairman of Alderney's Policy and Finance Committee has resigned from his role as member of the States of Alderney due to poor health.

Tony Barnes, who was also the chairman of the finance sub-committee, made the announcement that he was stepping down at the States Meeting last Wednesday at the end of his speech in support of the States Budget for 2019.

The States said it was considering arrangements for holding a by-election, which must take place within three months of the resignation.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Self-catering tourist accommodation in Guernsey should not be charged twice for waste disposal as both a business and a household, according to a member of Economic Development Committee.

In the current law, self-caterers are treated as dwelling houses, so have to pay parish waste rates, even if they use a commercial waste disposal service.

Deputy Dawn Tindall said there should be some flexibility and she wanted to see self-caterers allowed to opt into the parish waste collection instead of being automatically included in the original service.

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

A campaign to encourage Jersey parents and carers to talk to their children about sexual abuse has been launched - as new figures show an increase in sexual offences against children aged between four and eight.

PANTS week, external features animated dinosaur Pantosaurus and will encourage parents, carers and professionals to have conversations with children in an age-appropriate way about how to stay safe from sexual abuse.

The campaign is run by the Jersey Safeguarding Partnership Board, in partnership with the NSPCC and partners throughout the States of Jersey.

The new figures - based on a Freedom of Information request to 45 police forces across the UK by the NSPCC - found there were 6,613 recorded sexual offences against children aged four to eight years old in 2016/17.

Where comparable figures were provided, this represents a 13% increase on the previous year.

Reported sexual offences against all children under the age of 18 in Jersey - during the last two years - have remained consistent at 70 and 74, which represents a 6% increase.

Image source, States of Jersey

Rob Byrne
BBC News Online

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A 20% tax on growing cannabis plants is being proposed by Guernsey's government.

The States of Guernsey is currently considering licensing the crop "for the production of industrial hemp; food supplements or medicinal products".

Hemp is already being grown in Jersey, external and both island governments are reviewing cannabis laws.

The suggested levy has been put forward by Guernsey's most senior political committee in the 2019 budget. , external

"As part of the continued monitoring of the corporate tax regime, the Policy & Resources Committee has considered domestic developments in relation to the growing of cannabis plants for the production of industrial hemp; food supplements or medicinal products, etc.

"Should this become a licensed activity, it would be the intention of the Policy & Resources Committee to recommend that it be brought within the scope of the company higher income tax rate (20%)," it adds.

Guernsey politicians will vote on whether to introduce the 20% cannabis tax next month.

BBC Radio Jersey

Jersey's Children's Minister says new flats - set aside for workers from overseas - will at first be offered mainly to doctors, despite admitting a "dire need" for homes for social workers.

Senator Sam Mezec added some of the refurbished apartments at Val Plaisant will be given to social workers working with children.

But initially, the 73-home development will be used by doctors moving from flats in poor conditions near the hospital.

Jersey is facing a shortage of essential workers such as nurses, and existing staff are having to cover the shortfall.

One of the reasons people give for not coming to the island is that it costs too much to live there.

The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (IJCI) recommended more effort to attract and keep workers.

Senator Mezec hopes the offering to social workers will improve...

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

A person was arrested at the weekend for being over the drink-drive limit in Guernsey - as police carried out random checks.

In total, 15 people were breathalysed out of 161 stopped.

Guernsey Police are reminding people drink-driving "isn't worth the risk".

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

There's currently a yellow weather warning in place for wind across the islands, Jersey Met has said.

It added winds of force six can be expected.

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Jersey Reds are praised by Cornish Pirates coach Gavin Cattle after they beat the Championship leaders 33-10.

BBC Radio Jersey

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The number of electric vehicles in Jersey has increased by more than 40%.

There are 383 registered electric cars, vans and bikes are on the island's roads, compared to 271 last year.

In Guernsey, the number of electric vehicles has jumped from 28 to 212 in three years.

In August, sales of electric vehicles reached a record high in the UK, accounting for one in every 12 new cars purchased.

BBC Radio Guernsey

A man has been punched in the face and left with a broken tooth during a fight in the early hours of Sunday, police say.

Officers said two males in their early 20s were involved in an altercation on a crossing between North Beach car park and the Liberation Monument at about 02:00

Guernsey Police said they were investigating and have appealed for information.

BBC Radio Guernsey

Two of Sark's most powerful government committees have merged.

The Policy and Performance Committee and the Finance and Resources Committee have become Policy and Finance following a series of high profile resignations from Chief Pleas.

The committee is tasked with bringing back a budget for 2019 before 9 November, when nominations for the general election open.

BBC Weather

Monday will see any early rain clear to leave it mostly dry with sunny intervals and variable amounts of cloud. Winds will be mostly light and variable.

Maximum temperature: 13 to 16C (55 to 61F).

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