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  1. Sark's electricity issue 'not solved'

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    A Sark politician says there is still a way to go to resolve the issue of the electricity supply in the island.

    Negotiations are ongoing between Chief Pleas and Sark Electricity, as the island's government contemplates a potential takeover.

    It comes after the electricity company claimed it would have to turn off the island's supply, if it was forced to lower its tariffs, as recommended by an independent price commissioner.

    Conseiller William Raymond, who retained his seat in Sark's government after Wednesday's election, said the issue has not yet been resolved....

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    Video caption: Electricity problems 'not solved' in Sark
  2. Police hunt man who shouted 'racist' abuse at children

    Millicent Cooke

    BBC News Online

    Police are hunting a man who allegedly shouted racist abuse at two schoolchildren.

    Officers believe a white man, aged between 30 and 40, shouted at a boy and a girl as they walked to school on Tuesday.

    It took place in the Vauxhall Street area, in St Helier, between 07:45 and 08:00.

    A woman walking in the area was also subjected to racist comments.

    Police say the man had dreadlocks and was wearing a high vis-vest. He was standing with two other men and a dog at the time.

    Anyone who witnessed what happened has been asked to contact police.

  3. Guernsey firefighters raise more than £6,800 for charity

    Millicent Cooke

    BBC News Online

    Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service

    Firefighters from Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service have raised £6,800 for charity.

    The funds will be split between the Guernsey Down Syndrome Group, the Firefighters Charity and the Guernsey Cliff Rescue Team.

    Quote Message: I am extremely grateful to those that attended the fire station open day, along with our very generous sponsors, who all helped us to raise this fantastic amount for these worthwhile charities." from Jon Le Page Chief Fire Officer
    Jon Le PageChief Fire Officer
  4. St Paul's return to top spot

    Brent Pilnick

    BBC Sport

    Kieran Lester scored four times as St Paul's hammered Rozel Rovers 8-1 to return to the top of the island's Premiership.

    Jersey Premiership

    Fraser Barlow, Jack Boyle, Darren O'Connell and Mikey Weir were also on target for the island champions as they registered their eighth win from eight games.

    St Paul's take on third-placed St Peter, who have won all seven of their league games, in the big match this Saturday.

  5. Drug review and runway expansion discussed

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    Medicines and transport were the main topics of discussion at Wednesday's meeting of the States Assembly in Guernsey.

    Politicians decided the way drugs and medicines are funded and approved for use in Guernsey will be reviewed.

    States of Guernsey

    Deputies wanted to address the issue of some drugs on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence not being approved for use in the island.

    In a surprise announcement Deputy Lyndon Trott, Vice President of the Policy and Resources Committee said they "could not support the idea of a runway extension" at Guernsey Airport.

    Politicians are due to vote on the extension early next year.

    Deputies return later to debate the pros and cons of allowing Aurigny to buy a new fleet of ATRs with technology to improve landing in poor visibility.

    You can listen live to the States sitting here.

  6. Union calls for Vallois aid in pay battle

    BBC Radio Jersey

    Jersey teaching unions have called on Senator Tracey Vallois to help them get a better pay settlement after she stepped down from two senior government positions.

    On Wednesday Senator Vallois stood down as head of the States Employment Board and as deputy chief minister.

    The board is currently embroiled in pay negotiations with public sector workers, hundreds of whom marched on Liberation Square last week in protest.

    protest

    The senator, who remains in her post as Education minister, resigned from the board saying she felt conflicted in her role, as she wanted to support putting more money into public sector pay.

    Marina Mauger, from the teaching union NASUWT, says unless there is some improvement on the pay deal, there could be more industrial action from teachers and head teachers in the new year.

    This, she said, was "unheard of" in the island.

  7. Timothy Le Cocq appointed Bailiff of Jersey

    Rob England

    BBC News Online

    The Queen has appointed Timothy Le Cocq as Jersey's new Bailiff.

    He will succeed Sir William Bailhache in October 2019.

    Mr Le Cocq was appointed Attorney General in 2009 before becoming deputy Bailiff in 2015.

    Timothy Le Cocq
    Quote Message: I feel deeply honoured and proud to have been appointed by Her Majesty The Queen to be, I believe, 90th Bailiff of Jersey.
    Quote Message: The office of Bailiff has many facets, including guardian of our constitution and the rule of law and, as civic head, representing all of the people of Jersey both on occasion internationally, and within the Island, as a mirror to ourselves." from Timothy Le Cocq
    Timothy Le Cocq

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  8. Club World Cup heartache for Allen

    Brent Pilnick

    BBC Sport

    Guernsey's Ross Allen suffered heartache at the Fifa Club World Cup as his Team Wellington side were knocked out in the first round on penalties by United Arab Emirates champions Al Ain in Abu Dhabi.

    The former Guernsey FC striker, who now plays for the New Zealand club who are the Oceania Champions, came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time.

    Ross Allen

    His side had been 3-0 up, but were pegged back to 3-3 after 90 minutes, with no further goals in extra time.

    Guernsey FC's record goalscorer netted the first penalty of the shootout, but his teammates missed twice as Team Wellington lost 4-3 on spot kicks.

    A victory would have seen his team progress to a tie against Tunisia's African champions Esperence, with the winners of that tie taking on Copa Libertadores winners River Plate in the semi-finals.