25/07/2011 BBC Channel Islands News

like him are not priced out of the market. Meanwhile, Waitrose says it

is their priority to support local farmers and producers, and it is

working with 30 new suppliers, supplies a range of Jersey produce.

They saw as a lot of produce locally and there is now the

possibility of them exporting local produce to their other stores in

the UK. There are opportunities for those in the industry you are able

to provide the quality and quantity that Waitrose requires.

In difficult Financial Times, customers vote with their wallets,

and that might cause a long-term challenge for Jersey farmers like

Jon Hammon. Two people have been treated for

their injuries after a car crash in Jersey. St Aubin's inner road was

closed for a time after the accident. Off-duty fireman treated

an unconscious motorist as 10 firefighters dealt with the

incident. New taxes to discourage it off from

buying cars in Guernsey may have to be considered, according to a

report by the state energy policy group. Latest figures show nearly

90,000 cars are registered. Traffic has been identified as a major

contributor to the Ireland's carbon emissions.

Adult heart patients in Guernsey will now be sent to Southampton for

treatment, not London. A survey showed many patients found

journeying to the capital to stressful. It will save Guernsey's

of departments nearly half-a- million pounds every year.

As August gets under way, the Channel Islands are gearing up for

the summer carnivals and first at the track is of any. It is the 63rd

of any week and our reporter has been watching the cavalcade.

Pirates and snowmen to Cover the streets today as the cavalcade of

parade took place. Fantasy island around the world was the theme.

perfect theme this year, everyone showed with their costumes they

have got the idea and got into the spirit of it. They have all gone

tropical, apart from two islanders who have brought the snow. Complete

with fake snow, Christmas Island But with over 100 events still to

take place, there are plenty more We will revisit old any week later

this week. Sunshine to come during the next

week poet will also cloud over for a time. This weather front is

slowly coming towards us. It will be a quiet night, the possibility

of Fogg patches at sea, and perhaps some light rain. It will be fairly