22/01/2014 BBC Channel Islands News

Sunday. Make the most of Saturday because Sunday looks pretty

Good evening. Tonight, 500 years of history has

come to an end ` after Lambeth Palace announced the Church of

England in the Channel Islands will no longer be part of the Diocese of

Winchester. The Archbishop of Canterbury has personally intervened

in the long running dispute between Jersey and the Diocese and put both

bailiwicks, temporarily, under a different diocese. We'll be joined

live by Jersey's Dean Bob Key in just a moment. But first, the

background. The Church of England in Jersey and

the Diocese of Winchester have been at loggerheads since the Dean was

effectively suspended over safeguarding concerns last year The

Very Rev Bob Key was later reinstated after apologising for the

way he handled the complaint. There's been a two further, and yet

unpublished, reports into the matter. But although Bishop Tim

Daikin says he'll take no further action against the Dean, it seems

relations have been pushed too far. The Bishop of Dover now will take

over care of Jersey and Guernsey as an interim arrangement. The laity

has got to work out what it wants to do in the future. We cannot rule out

going back to Winchester, but it would be unrealistic for us to go

back whilst the current incumbent is in post. At the same time, we have

to look at whether or not we should be our own diocese in the Channel

Islands. And although these recent difficulties have been between

Jersey and Winchester, both bailiwicks are included in this

measure. The measure has been welcomed in Guernsey. The

congregations will be relieved that there is clarity in a situation that

had become confused and complex And also, to have comfort in the fact

that we now have clarity of oversight, a bishop who will make it

his care, concern and prayer to look after us. There's no formal response

tonight from the Bishop of Winchester. However, in a pastoral

letter sent to the clergy, he said that what began as a safeguarding

issue has become complicated by a range of political and legal issues,

but that he remains committed to the centuries`old relationship. Tonight,

Lambeth Palace announced that a commission will be appointed to look

at the issue of the relationship between the Channel Islands, the

Diocese of Winchester and the wider Church of England.

Well, the Very Reverend Bob Key is Jersey's Dean, he's with me live

now. This breakdown in relations all stems from a complaint made about

you and how you handled allegations of abuse. How does it make you

feel? The lighted, relieved, tinged with sadness, because 500 years has

come to an end, but believed that the uncertainty has gone, and we

know where we will be in the next period. Delighted to be working with

the ship travel again, and my colleague in Guernsey. There was a

detailed investigation into the original issue, will we see the

results's I am looking forward to it, because it was after that that

the headline appeared in the written and televisual media. I am looking

forward to seeing the report, because we put months of work into

giving the evidence to her, she is an incredibly highly respected

judge, and I am looking forward to seeing what you makes of it. There

is no case to answer? I have been told that I have nothing to worry

about. On the other hand, you always want to learn any lessons there are

to learn, because we can never be complacent. I want the churches in

Jersey to be the safest possible places for everybody. We are under

the care of the Bishop of Dover for now, have temporarily over the? We

will have a relaxed period. In football terms, somebody has put the

foot on the ball, and we are looking to see the right pass to play. There

are possibilities. The great thing is that Trevor is a bishop that I

can trust, I know I can work with him, and with my friend Paul in

Guernsey, we can work out a great future where the churches in both

bailiwick flourish in a new and exciting way. A lot of change in the

churches today, what is the message to parishioners? Is it stable?

Absolutely, God is incredibly stable. The churches have been

around for 1000 years, and this is a sad moment for the end of that, but

a new chapter is opening, which is exciting. People can have every

confidence that Trevor and Paul and I are going to give this is our best

shot. I am really excited. The latest attempt to change the

electoral system in Jersey has failed. Senator Philip Ozouf wanted

similar reforms to ones rejected by the States in July, but didn't get

enough votes in the States. His change would've seen 12 parish

constables and six large voting districts electing deputies, but

with an extra deputy in each St Helier district. Although a

referendum is due to be held in the autumn, he argued this change would

help pave the way for future Assemblies to continue to reform the

system. People speak about a mandate for

reform, and the system that will go forward in October that will happen

does have no mandate from the public. There has been no mandate to

reduce the amount of senators, there was none to move to a single

election day, and therefore calls confusion.

The telecoms company Sure is beginning the process of introducing

4G technology to Guernsey. It's signed an initial agreement with a

Chinese company to provide faster wireless services, but there's no

guarantee it'll be allowed to do it. Life on the move could soon be

getting a lot faster. 4G technology is promising mobile internet speeds

that dwarf what's currently available. I am on quite a quiet

headland, and these masts could provide the backbone of this

technological revolution. The telecoms company Sure has announced

it's upgrading the existing 3G network, but will also put in the

infrastructure for 4G. It's costing them ?17 million to invest in the

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, and they reckon it's worth it. The

upgrade will improve speeds that customers experience by at least

fivefold. What we have seen with the 4G deployment, it will go to at

least tenfold, and whips that customers will experience ``

bandwidth. It's still unclear which companies will be allowed to offer

4G. The telecoms regulator has yet to decide and says it's risky for

any company to invest without the guarantee. We are carrying out a

competitive process, we know there are at least four operators wanting

to provide services using forgery. We are in the process of setting up

a structure for evaluating that `` using forgery. ``using 4G. The UK

has had 4G for over a year, and the technology is expected to be rolled

out in the Channel Islands later this year. So, while Sure is

optimistic it'll be one of the providers when it happens, it's now

up to the regulator to decide who will offer the service.

Sark's government has agreed to give an emergency loan to Sark Shipping

of ?200,000. The company has already received ?50,000 of that sum to

cover its outgoings in January. Water rates in Jersey are going up

by 1% from the start of April. Jersey Water says it's facing

increased costs, but that its price rises are below the rate of

inflation for the 12th consecutive year. The company adds that the

introduction of water meters in the island has led to lower bills for

many customers. We are 74% metered, so we are on the

way of `` on the way to meeting our target. Customers are benefiting, we

have seen a reduction in 60% of their bills, and a reduction in the

overall consumption, so it is helping us all.

A handful of Channel Island hotels have been recognised as some of the

best in Britain. The online review site Tripadvisor's named Braye Beach

in Alderney and Longueville Manor in Jersey in the UK's top ten hotels.

Plus, Stocks hotel in Sark and La Haule Manor in Jersey have both been

given a Travellers' Choice Award. Good afternoon. Robert speaking how

can I help you? A warm welcome, smart grounds and small touches

some of the ingredients to make a top hotel, according to people

writing on Tripadvisor. The online review site, well known for making

or breaking hotels, has placed Longueville Manor in Jersey at

number seven in its list of the UK's top ten. Customers are the best

inspectors, and to get such a high rating from our clients, it is a

fantastic accolade, and a real pat on our backs for all of the work

that we have been doing over the last year. The five`star's beaten

city hotels, Scottish country retreats and beach resorts to its

top ten spot. And Braye Beach in Alderney is also in the list, at

number six. So, it's good news for the Channel Islands. Less than % of

hotels around the world achieve one of these wars, so there is prestige

attached to it. When you think of comparisons, the whole of New York

had the same number as the Channel Islands of. It shows how well the

channels `` how well the Channel Islands' hotels are performing. And

with Valentine's Day around the corner, you might be pleased to know

romance is on your doorstep. La Haule Manor in Jersey has been voted

one of the UK's most romantic hotels. The hotel is very romantic,

16th century, youthful grounds, the rooms are beautiful. We welcome

guests with a glass of champagne and some locally made chocolate.

Jersey's latest tourism figures showed a slight rise in visitors to

the island. It's hoped awards like these will keep the phone ringing.

If we get any visitors this week or this weekend, what weather can they

expect? A bit mixed, and hopefully they will

get some sunshine. Quite a lot going on, so do not expect any prolonged

dry spell, it is very unsettled and mobile. Lots of things happening

quickly. We will see some dry weather tomorrow, and it will turn

more showery towards dawn. Morning showers, then sunny spells

developing. Quite a keen breeze tomorrow, and it is slightly colder

air. We are between weather systems overnight. This line of showers will

come in later in the night to bring a showery morning. But that moves

out of the way, it is much brighter in the afternoon. A new area of low

pressure comes in to give us some wet weather on Friday. Some of the

rain will arrive overnight and into the small hours of Friday morning.

Up until midnight, we are still at risk of showers, but later, it

becomes largely dry, and lengthy clear spells. Some showers will

develop quickly through the morning. Quite a cold start. Quite a cloudy

start, with outbreaks of rain, but improving from mid`morning onwards.

Brisk north`west wind, so you will have to wrap up warm. That is the

forecast for the Channel Islands. If you are heading out to sea,

generally good visibility, apart from the Chavez through the morning.

With West or north`west winds, the surfing is messed up. There is the

outlook for Friday, a wet day, milder air, windy conditions. A good

day on Saturday before more wet weather on Sunday. If you pick your

day, you might get some sunshine. That is the news and weather in the

Channel Islands, I am back to the news at 10pm. Have a good evening,

let's join Andy and Claire for the rest of the news, goodbye.

recovery. These days, we have lots of part`time working and so on, but

it looks like a welcome development nonetheless.

Residents and businesses in a Devon town are furious after part of a

building collapsed on the high street. They say the council should

have done more to sort out the derelict shop in Cullompton, and

that it's lucky no`one's been injured.

It has been an eyesore for years, but this derelict building finally

collapsed on Sunday night, with another tonne or so of rubble

following last night. It has been for years that we have been

campaigning to get something done about it. Unfortunately, it has come

to this. Very fortunately, there was nobody waiting there when it

happened. On one side, a pub, it has just reopened today after closing

over safety fears. I feel very angry, because I have been trying to

get this along for such a long time, and I have not had the support I

feel I should have had. On the other side, a church that cannot use its

front door. We were counting on the Council acting and we have been

doing that for four years. It is just not good enough. There is a lot

of anger here with the Council. In a statement today, it said it was

actively negotiating with the owner to get the demolition work done,

with the threat of possible enforcement action. Something now

will have to be done, and the expense, I am afraid, is something

that we might have to meet as local taxpayers. We left messages for the

owner of the building today, but were not able to make contact.

Volunteer Chaplains are about to start pounding the streets of Exeter

to provide help and support to shopkeepers who might find it hard

in the current economy. The aim to provide a listening ear to anyone

who needs help, regardless of their faith. Spotlight's John Ayres has

more. This man has to work hard to get

by. And this lady is an independent trader who is coping with the tough

economic climate and looks forward to the idea of having people to

listen when times are hard. We are often running businesses and working

completely on our Ronan so we are dealing with customers but not to

dealing with people we can talk to. Traders support each other with

business but when it is about other things and we are really struggling,

it is really important there is someone people can turn to.

It has taken the taken several years to get together that no the

chaplains can offer pastoral care to people who might need some extra

support. We can make people have their

problems listen to and people can call a number of times to listen and

see what the help can be. There are many financial pressures on business

and always have been and always will be so any help we can give to limit

the concern of people in dealing with stress levels is very

important. These are stressful time for many people and if we can help

to alleviate those stress levels that must be good.

The church is reaching out but this is not about faith and will be no

attempt to draw people in the Christianity of those people want to

talk about this the church will be happy provide guidance.

Soon we will find out what some of the best places to stay are here in

the south`west and could Dartmouth be in line for a new royal honour?

Think of a luxury hotel and you probably think of travelling to

Paris or even the more please. But according to awards run by online

review site TripAdvisor, some of the best hotels are closer to stop Chloe

Axford has found out why Devon is the biggest winner in the UK after

London. Today I have been set to the

Gidleigh Park Hotel in Chagford to find out why this is the third most

luxurious hotel in Europe. Everything here from the quality of

the food to the service and every aspect of the hotel is superb. The

Gidleigh Park Hotel in Chagford is one of the 11 Devon hotels which won

an award on the trip advisor `` TripAdvisor website. Everyone is an

inspector these days. It is very rewarding to know the people

appreciate it when they come here. This couple run a guest post which

has been ranked the third best small hotel in Britain.

The public have given us the acknowledgement and that is

fantastic. We do our best to try to make their stay here as comfortable

as possible. Tourism bosses are delighted that

Devon has come out so well. These awards have not been granted

by any particular body but they are consumer reviews and to think the

Devon visitor has voted for this is what makes it so exciting.

Devon has also been named as having the three most romantic tells in the

whole of Britain. So you need to look no further than your own

backyard. She looks very much at home there.

Dartmouth has set its sights on being given a royal charter. If it

succeeds, it will become only the fourth town in England to receive

the state is. Wootton Bassett was given a royal charter in 2011 for

the win military funeral repatriations were marked as they

passed through town. Being given a royal charter is like

seeing by Royal Appointment. Dartmouth has links with the

Britannia Royal level college and it is here that significant moments

have been made in the lives of royal people.

You have Prince Philip here and Princess Elizabeth as she was. There

is an intimate moment. Just the two of them and the this is where they

met for the first time. When they visited, both of them made reference

to how special Dartmouth is to them. I think it is a wonderful idea

and we have a Hotel where Queen Victoria state. I think it is

important here. We would all be very proud to make this a royal place. In

1341, the town was given the right to elect mayors and the Queen comes

here every four years throughout the rain. There is a connection between

the people of Dartmouth and the Royal family.

It is hoped a royal charter would help to raise both the business and

tourism profile of the town. There will be blue sky tomorrow but

we will not get a dry spell for long. There is still the risk of

further rain and more rain on Friday and again on Sunday. Thank you for

the e`mails were the fantastic photographs that have been sent in.

We have a great pictures of whether both good and bad. Tomorrow is a dry

day but it will feel somewhat colder through the day. The main problem is

rain and there is more rain in the forecast. This is an early warning

for rainfall on Friday and there is also an early warning for rainfall

on Sunday. We will keep a close eye on these events. We have ploughed

around this evening but it is mainly dry overnight. Most of the activity

is on the other side of the Atlantic. Some showers will come

through the night and tomorrow morning but this front from Canada

will bring weather systems to us on Friday which could bring rain. The

showers we have this evening I fairly light and most of those are

disappearing so it becomes largely dry. Top temperatures will be close

to freezing and there will be missed in Falkirk. By the morning, showers

will move in and it will be somewhat of a great start. It will not be

much more than six degrees are seven degrees. Those showers will clear

and it will be dry for most of the day but with a cold wind so please

wrap up warmly. We should stay dry till the end of the day but some

cloud will come in well ahead of the low pressure system coming in across

the Atlantic. Temperatures will be between eight degrees and nine

degrees and with the wind chill it will feel colder. There will be

bright weather around but a breezy and cold day. Plymouth will have

high water at 941. The winds will be north`westerly tomorrow with showers

with moderate or good visibility. Because we have two rainy days

coming up, you can dial this number. There are still quite a few

flood warnings in force in the Environment Agency website has

details. Friday is a wet day but a much milder day with temperatures up

to 12 degrees and quite a windy day as well. Saturday will be dry but we

will need more than one day to dry out because Sunday will be a windy

day. Stage and to the forecast for further

what ever you do tonight, have a lovely evening. Good night.

We all have hopes and fears for the future

and for the lives our children and grandchildren will lead.