Channel Islands Live: As it happened

Public asked to "do your bit" in the aftermath of Storm Eleanor.

With more bad weather set to come and debris still strewn across the island, Guernsey States's Traffic and Highway Services posted the plea on its Facebook in the hope that people will help "save money, and at a basic level, play your part in being a member of this community".

Stating that a lot of the debris is of a domestic nature, they requested: "If you are able to safely stop, put your hazard lights on, and remove the obstruction from the road and put it back in the gateway that it’s come from, please do.

"The vast majority of people drive past, with the mind-set that 'someone else can clear that'. Safety on island roads is the responsibility of everyone. Please do your bit to help."

Houses in areas affected by the severe weather are having more floodwater washed into them by drivers.

Guernsey Police have appealed for drivers to "avoid flooded roads (unless it is absolutely necessary)" or "slow to a walking pace".

With several more schools set to re-open on Thursday following the Christmas holidays, the States of Jersey Police are advising caution on the school run following Storm Eleanor.

As strong winds and high tides battered the Channel Islands, debris and rocks have been thrown by waves over walls and trees uprooted leading to road closures.

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Police and the Education Department have said that "if you need to drop children off later to school to avoid the congestion caused by the weather, then that is advisable".

In the statement, the force also thanked "our colleagues in the emergency services and those at DFI and the Parish of St Helier for the hard work and commitment shown by clearing tress, debris and roads as quickly as possible in order to get everything back to normal and running smoothly".

The next high tide of approximately 12m is due at 07:51 on Thursday, with strong winds and offshore waves reaching 20ft (6m) predicted.

As the effects of Storm Eleanor continue, States of Jersey Police are warning drivers and cyclists to avoid coastal roads as debris is being thrown over sea walls.

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A statement described how cyclists were today "seen to use the [West Park] cycle track this morning amid rocks and stones being thrown over the sea wall".

While conditions are not expected to be as severe tonight, offshore waves could still reach up to 20ft (6m), with more rain forecast.

Police are advising caution in the areas of:

• Victoria Avenue
• Five Mile Road
• Havre des Pas
• Rice Bowl slip
• La Mare slip
• Le Hurel slip
• Anneport
• The area between St Aubin and Beaumont

People in Guernsey are being urged to protect their properties from further flooding with high tides and strong winds expected to cause more damage this evening and tomorrow.

Guernsey's Fire and Rescue Service has drafted in extra crews and advised islanders use sandbags to divert water and minimise damage. They can be purchased from States works.

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Quote Message: We would urge anyone who considers themselves to be at risk of flooding to take appropriate steps to make their property more resilient by purchasing sandbags and making sure they are in place well before the expected high tides." from Pierre Laine Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service

We would urge anyone who considers themselves to be at risk of flooding to take appropriate steps to make their property more resilient by purchasing sandbags and making sure they are in place well before the expected high tides."

Guernsey drivers are being urged to take care on the roads with overhanging foliage, flooded roads and the approaching high tide.

The States has asked people to take extra in Colborne Road, St Peter Port, due to overhanging foliage causing a partial obstruction.

A fallen tree has been removed from Rue de la Haye, Castel, and the road has reopened.

A tree is also blocking Route de Cobo, Castel, but it is being removed and the road is expected to reopen at 17:00.

Guernsey airline Blue Islands has welcomed changes to how an air taxi firm operates.

The airline called for a judicial review of any decisions made by the States Transport Licensing Authority.

Quote Message: We are pleased the Transport Licensing Authority has now reached a decision on Waves’ operation, which was not an air taxi as defined by the law, and note Waves will cease its illegal flying and move to an operation compliant with the law.

We are pleased the Transport Licensing Authority has now reached a decision on Waves’ operation, which was not an air taxi as defined by the law, and note Waves will cease its illegal flying and move to an operation compliant with the law.

Quote Message: It would be inappropriate for Blue Islands to comment on the ongoing judicial review at this time." from Blue Islands

It would be inappropriate for Blue Islands to comment on the ongoing judicial review at this time."

The Transport Licensing Authority has been approached for comment.

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Two flood warnings remain in place this evening and tomorrow morning.

Tonight's 9.6m high tide at 19:40 combines with southwesterly winds up to force seven.

Tomorrow morning, a severe flood warning is in place at 07:58, when a higher 9.9m tide combines with west to south-westerly winds up to force nine.

Flooding is again expected and "conditions may be dangerous to life and property".

Unsurprisingly, the bread shortages felt in Jersey have also been seen in Guernsey today.

Some good news is that freight vessel the Commodore Goodwill did dock in St Peter Port this afternoon.

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Guernsey's Joint Emergency Services Call Centre (JESCC) handled calls relating to 36 separate incidents this morning as Storm Eleanor hit the island.

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Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service dealt with more than half of these, most relating to flooding and storm damage.

The service's head of operations Pierre Laine said: “We have had an extremely busy period, with multiple agencies working together to minimise the risk and impact to the island.

"The west coast and Rue des Goddards was particularly badly affected this morning, and Guernsey Water has assisted States Works by placing two pumps in those areas to lower water levels ahead of the next high tide.

"Big tides and strong winds are expected once again tonight at around 19:30 and again tomorrow morning at 08:00."

The police might have breached data protection laws by giving insurance companies the names of drivers suspected of offering unregulated taxi services, an app developer has claimed.

Gale force winds and high tides are expected to cause flooding on Jersey's south coast tomorrow morning.

You are being asked to take extreme caution and follow the advice of the authorities around the 07:51 high tide.

Jersey bakers are trying to fill the gap in bread supplies after deliveries by sea didn't make it to the island.

Shoppers are being told to expect shortages of bread and some fresh produce, with many of it not arriving by sea from the UK due to the poor weather as Storm Eleanor sweeps through the British Isles.

However, freight services are expected to run as normal tomorrow.

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David Dodge from Vienna Bakery says a number of islanders were contacting them to order extra bread.

"I think the worry is the customers start panic buying and that really does upset the system.

"There's no major problem, there's plenty of bread around, I suspect you might have to go hunting for it," he said.

A local air taxi service which launched last year is changing its business model temporarily following a legal challenge from a competitor.

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Guernsey registered Waves - which operates flights to Jersey - says it is following guidance from Guernsey's Transport Licensing Authority (TLA).

The airline markets itself as an "on-demand air taxi service" but has come under fire from Guernsey airline Blue Islands which claimed it was operating outside the rules.

Deputy CEO Barry Baxter said: "We're an air taxi business, and as an air taxi business we are exempt from the need for a route licence. We've got to this point under that understanding.

"What we're doing in the short term is we're modifying the way that we work so that we are not selling on a per seat basis."

Instead, customers will only be able to charter a whole flight, rather than booking individual seats.

Mr Baxter added the airline was working with the TLA to demonstrate how they comply with the definition of an air taxi service.

Air Alderney has applied for a licence to fly between Guernsey and the northern isle.

In November, the airline said it was hoping to offer flights from Alderney to Jersey, France and the south of England.

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Air Alderney has put in a request to the States' Transport Licensing Authority (TLA) to operate a scheduled cargo service between the Alderney and Guernsey.

There is now a two-week window for written representations to be made to the TLA.

Today's storm in Jersey has coincided with the launch of a new tourism campaign encouraging visitors to embrace the island's winter weather.

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The campaign - called Love Winter - is beginning as high tides and strong winds continue to cause disruption.

Winter in Jersey "brings drama, beauty and a sense of freshness that doesn't just blow away the cobwebs," but "invigorates the soul", the campaign says.

It encourages would be wind-chasers and rain-watchers to admire the power of the Atlantic at high-tide and to walk in the bracing sea air.

And it urges them to embrace the elements and enjoy the intrepid feeling of tackling the season head on.

The campaign features a video filmed over 48 hours which shows a couple walking on beaches and in the woods.

Waves and debris damaged sections of the sea wall near First Tower, and stones and seaweed were thrown into the road.

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Other roads were closed because of fallen trees, and a shipping container was blown into the sea at Gorey.

This afternoon forecasters will meet police and representatives of the infrastructure department to plan for the clean up and also to cope with the next expected storm.

That's thought to be on tomorrow morning's high tide at about 07:50.