21/04/2017 Channel Islands News

Good evening. I am Charlie McArdle.

Welcome to BBC Channel Islands. These are Friday's headlines.

Could this be the greatest night of their lives?

Jersey Reds are hoping to make sporting history.

They have already clinched first place in the we can only wanting

some silverware to show for their fantastic season.

The ideal travel companions, but Guernsey will have to agree

and transport links must improve, to boost tourism.

Guernsey's dark history. Why three woman and their story have

been a taboo subject for more than 70 years.

And we have got some more excellent weather coming up this weekend. But

next week, it is going to be much colder, with features of submarine.

Jersey could be just a few hours away from one

of the greatest moments in Channel Islands sports history.

The Reds are in the British and Irish Cup final

Our sports editor Tim Pryor reports from Cork.

The Reds will tonight try to cap off their best-ever season

with, arguably, their best ever achievement.

They have already clinched fifth place in the league,

but now they want silverware to show for their efforts.

More than 100 supporters have come over for the match.

started out in this tournament back in October.

Now just two remain - Jersey and hosts Munster,

who field their reserve side, the so-called A Team,

A preparation was sorted in the preseason. There has been adversity

and that has galvanised as as a team. That is a chance to play for

silverware. These opportunities do not come along very often.

To make the final of any event is rarely straightforward.

A win over Ulster at St Peter was enough for Jersey to clinch top

quarterfinal against Cornish Pirates.

A dominant display took the Reds through to a semifinal

showdown against this season's dominant team,

No problem for Harvey Biljon's men, though,

The 25-17 victory setting up tonight's final.

And it will be a final goodbye to a string of departing

players, many of whom are off to join Premiership clubs in the summer

You play for the person next to you, as much as anything else. To get to

find one of the ability to do something special for each other is

very for us. It would be great to leave the club having won some sort

of silverware. We are in for some evening tonight.

And he will bring you live commentary of the British

tonight on BBC Radio Jersey. Friday Sportscene is on air shortly.

And we will bring you the action and, of course, the result

Inflation has doubled in Guernsey, rising to a three-year high.

The latest official figures show the overall cost of living rose

by almost 2.5% in the year to March -

In particular, increasing fuel, leisure and household service

prices have made life in Guernsey more expensive.

And if you exclude mortgage payments then the cost of living has

risen by even more - by nearly 3%.

A 52 year-old Jersey man has pleaded not guilty to murdering

Michael Charles Brown, pictured here arriving

at the Royal Court this morning, is charged with killing

John Stephen McCarthy at Vauxhall Gardens in St Helier

He denied murder, but entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge

of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

A date for his trial will be set in six weeks.

Police are reassuring islanders there is no significant risk

to the community, despite a rise in the number of sex offenders

A report from the group that oversees dangerous and complex

criminals shows there are now 116 registered sex

offenders in the island - most of them living

The Head of Crime services says even the most serious offenders can

You can never completely eliminate risk, but the public protection

arrangements that we have in place here are a very effective. There is

a real commitment from all those involved to work together and to

work with offenders to minimise any risk they meet present.

Visit Jersey want their Guernsey counterparts to enter

into an official agreement to market the Channel Islands together.

The tourism body hopes that, by promoting island-hopping holidays,

more tourists will be enticed from Europe.

But is it an idea shared by Guernsey and can it work

with our current travel links? Emma Chambers reports.

They both have beautiful beaches, sites of historical interest

and iconic characters, but where Jersey and Guernsey used to

compete for tourists in the past, they are now

marketing them together, to attract European customers.

Visit Jersey want to make their joint approach more official

and have drafted a Memorandum of Understanding, but Guernsey

It's really good to think that Jersey

would like to be so close to us and we would like to work

with Jersey wherever possible, if it is mutually beneficial.

However, in our heart, we have to look after Guernsey

and Guernsey tourism, but wherever possible

if we are stronger with Jersey, then we will definitely work with them.

But can they continue to market the delights of each other if one

Let's continue to work well together.

We're already in a sense framing that in the actions

in the joint marketing that we are doing in Germany and elsewhere.

So, a piece of paper is a piece of paper.

It is what we do in the marketplace that is really important.

But island-hopping holidays can only work if you can actually get

A number of Air Berlin routes connecting Europe

to the Channel Islands were lost in 2016,

impacting this year's visitor numbers.

Tour operators say it is vital these are re-established.

If people can't get here, they can't stay here.

So, let's get working on securing more of those routes back

from Germany and exploring other opportunities, as has been indicated

from Scandinavia and elsewhere, because they are absolutely critical

Jersey and Guernsey will still continue to compete for UK tourism,

but how their partnership will flourish under

the Channel Island flag to Europe, with or without an official

agreement, will not be known until next year.

Though a story which has been a sensitive subject for many years.

75 years ago today, these women were deported

An anniversary that will pass most people by.

The question is, should we commemorate something and I am

disappointed that there's nothing to mark the 75th anniversary.

There will be opportunities to learn more about how

the women ended up here at Auschwitz.

School children will be taught their story from September.

A story which became clearer in the '90s when this

They realise it was a cause of embarrassment for the visuals in

office acting, some of whom are still living on the A1. I thought it

was easy for them to forget about it, but it is part of history.

We are sitting in the Chambers. He made a very difficult decision. He

was not responsible just under zone. Sitting here, I do not think you can

just judge the rights and wrongs of what he did. It is easy to look at

it in retrospect. 75 years on, there will be no

official event to mark the deportation of these three

Jewish women here at the White Rock. But there are hopes that efforts

in the classroom to educate the next generation will help islanders

understand what happened and the complexities around this

dark historical episode. And if you would like to hear

more about the story of those three women,

there is a link to a longer documentary on our

Facebook Page @ BBC CI. The weekend has come

round so quick this week, but will we be enjoying this

gorgeous weather this weekend? We have been blessed with some

lovely weather this week. That will not change for the weekend. But

there will be a change next week. A band of cloud coming down from the

north. That may cover us tomorrow. Not as much sunshine tomorrow is

today. But on Monday, a very cold front coming down from the Arctic

Circle. It will also produce some showers and some much lower

temperatures. These will come down quite dramatically at times next

week. Temperatures dropping down into single figures overnight

tonight. Tomorrow is not bad. A rather chilly start. Sunshine in

between the cloud, with high temperatures of 15 Celsius. Here are

the high water times. As we have seen much of the week, not much to

look forward to with regard to the surfing conditions. Sunday is great

and drive. On Tuesday, a significant drop in the temperature. Also the

chance to see some showers. Some of these could be quite sharp. Have a

nice weekend. And if you have a story to share

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and you will find us. There are news updates online, where

we will we'll bring you the very latest on the top stories.

Until then, from me and the rest of the Channel Islands team,

have a very good night. There are as many reasons

for running the marathon We have been to meet three people

from the region who will be tackling We wanted to find out

why they are running, And what they will have

on their headphones to help them I did it for a charity

that is close to my heart. My daughter got diagnosed

with type one diabetes. We got told that if we took her in,

24 hours later, they wouldn't have I am running in memory of my parents

for a disability charity. Because when I was little,

my parents and I used I am running in aid

of the Cornwall air ambulance. I can't basically go and do some

crazy stuff that other people do to raise money,

so for me the easiest way Given its geography and it has got

just one main hospital, getting to hospital in a quick time

is essential in an emergency. The ambulance is essential

for people living, working My parents are no longer with me

and they would be incredibly surprised and incredibly proud,

not only that I am running a marathon, but also that I am

choosing to run for the charity. My favourite song is

The Eye Of The Tiger. It is a case of mind over matter

and all of those messages of good wishes and all those personal

struggles are there Especially the crowd

in London who are fantastic. I'm going to get a lot of stick

of my mates for this, I don't know why that is so good

to run to, but it is. Everybody Needs Love And Affection,

everybody has to need friends. # The things that

dreams are made of #. And that is kind of

what it is, really. That is kind of running

the London Marathon. Good luck to them and everybody

running the marathon this weekend. Time for the sport

now and Andy's here. It's not just the charity runners

we'll be looking out for on Sunday. No, we'll also be keeping a close

eye on the elite race as Jo Pavey tries to qualify for this summer's

World Championships in London. The 43-year-old needs to finish

as one of the top two British women Devon boxer Tommy Langford

could realise a childhood dream tomorrow night when he fights

for the WBO interim The British middleweight champion

is putting his unbeaten record on the line against a Georgian

nicknamed the mini-Mike Tyson. The boy from Bideford moved

to Birmingham nearly a decade ago to pursue a boxing career and that's

where we caught up with him. I have never ducked

a fight in my life. We are fighting somebody who nobody

else wanted to fight. That is not me saying it,

or Tom, it is out there. The WBO, he has been the number one

for I don't know how long. Yes, he's a horrible opponent,

he's tough, he's very strong. He's highly avoided

by all the top operators. But ultimately, beating him puts me

on a platform of those operators and gives me the chance

to fight the elite. Tom's getting a lot of praise,

a lot of publicity, a lot of fans,. For something that he has been doing

for years and years and years. Privately, in dark gyms, cold rooms,

so the reward is now as such. It has been going a long

time and he is ready. We have got a lot of following from

North Devon and people travel all the way up and it is a bit

of a jaunt for this one, but they are still coming

and in the numbers. They have not got a boxer

from down there ready, They all show a huge amount

of support and when I get to go and celebrate with them,

that is always good, as well. He had a dream as a child,

a young kid, and note to Devon, the opportunities

in Birmingham, the Midlands, He has got a selfish streak in him

to get where he wants to get to. That move so early in his

career has put him here. There is no point does working away

at the rankings and getting to the top and then when you get

to the top, not wanting I have got this chance

and I will grab it with both hands It is what I want and

what my career needs. With the pressure now off

after their promotion was confirmed on Monday,

Plymouth Argyle have their sights set on winning

the League Two title. For Exeter City though,

the aim is Wembley. A win against Morecambe

tomorrow will do their promotion hopes no harm -

as it stands there are still at least ten clubs in with a chance

of making the play-offs. There are only two games left

for Torquay to beat the drop As long as they avoid defeat

at Dover they can't be relegated this weekend -

a win could lift them You can follow all the drama

as it unfolds on the BBC It's a winner takes all match

for Plymouth Albion Ladies tomorrow as they chase promotion

to the second tier of women's rugby, Albion go into the game with their

opponents just two points behind. Really confident,

however you can never I do think it is going to be close

on the day and playing at the Wreck, some people might be nervous

we haven't played in Bath might have a lot

of supporters there, so that might have an affect

on our team, but I'm ready confident Somerset have made a great start

to their County Championship match against Lancashire

at Old Trafford today. The bowlers did their job skittling

the home side for just 109 with Craig Overton the pick

of the bowlers taking five wickets. In reply Somerset were 93-4

at the close of play on Day One. From the very best Michelin-starred

chefs to international food celebrities, the creme de la creme

of the foodie world will be cooking live at this year's

Porthleven Food Festival. Well, taking his opportunity

to sample some tempting delights and with news of other events over

the weekend here's David White. Yes. I think I have got probably the

best location here this week. This is Porthleven harbour, home of the

Porthleven food festival. This usually, can I just pinch a chip?

Not only chips, but lots of great food here. Can I quickly show you

the bridge that has been put up? You can have a tour of your harbour

eating your way around. Do one big Circle. This is one of the chefs

involved here. This is Jude. How dumb are what is happening over the

next few days? Animating festival. Chef demos, great stores. Food

tents. -- and amazing. Kids tent, literary tent. Something for

everybody. You and Anthony Worrall Thompson going to be having a bake

off. We have got a lot going on down here. That look at some other events

going around the region. Down here in Cornwall, there is a special

event which is taking place over the weekend which is the start of the

sea songs and shanty Festival. That will be at 730. On Sunday, there is

a shout down on the beach. In Devon, grab your boots for the walking

Festival. That continues to the weekend. The walks are free, towns

tourist information centre. A meditation walk also. In Plymouth,

one of the largest wooden tall ships against its two weeks visit to

Sutton Harbour. Also a cider Festival. ?6 a ticket. In Somerset,

International music at the Bridgwater arts Centre as they

celebrate their twin towns. Including bands from Malta, Italy,

France, Germany and the Czech Republic. Tomorrow, is record store

Day. Head on down to your local record store and pick up some final

if you are a collector like myself. This is Susie Mack, a BBC

introducing artist. She will be playing as... Out later on.

A trained coming our way as we had to the other side of the weekend but

we hold onto the fine weather to the weekend ahead and some fantastic

pictures of this weather. This is a lighthouse. Glorious blue skies and

calm seas. Mist and fog around this morning. Some patchy cloud around

spoiling that sunshine. The sun is bringing out the flowers and

believes. This weekend, dry. Cloudy at times, also some sunshine. Of the

two days of the weekend, Sunday looks like it will have the best of

the sunshine. We have got some changes afoot as this weather for

front travels down. More cloud today and tomorrow. Behind that, another

one which is much more active. This one will trickle down across

southern parts of Britain, not much left on it, but high pressure is

moving back out into the Atlantic and that opens the door for a new

area of low pressure to bring cold air across as. From the south of

Iceland and moving down towards us. By Monday, the first of those

weather fronts coming in. More cloud on Monday. If you shower is as well.

Once that passes us, we have got Arctic air. The area of high

pressure has moved to the middle of the Atlantic, northerly winds, some

of which I was on Tuesday could well be wintry. A big change by the time

we get to Tuesday of next week. It is that flood of cold air that will

also bring the temperatures down. A touch of Frost perhaps. Daytime, no

more than seven or 8 degrees. Let's make the most of the weekend ahead.

A lot of clout as you can see. Drifting in from the north. Some

holes in that crowd, particularly for Cornwall. Cornwall has been

blessed with the best of the lakes lunchtime today. That process will

continue overnight tonight. Patchy cloud of a figure in the EEC. --

particularly in the east. Patchy cloud. Summing up the day. A bit

more of the breeze. Temperatures getting to 14 or 15 degrees. The

forecast for the Isles of Scilly depends, should be around nine or 10

degrees getting to 13 degrees by the end of the morning. Silly, fine and

dry. High water, 236 and 1510. Hardly any waves for our servers,

although it does pick up a little bit. Coastal waters forecast, winds

will be variable. Generally, fair. Have a nice weekend. Back to you.

But before we go we can cross back to Porthleven where a number

of local musicians will be entertaining the crowds

One of them Suzie Mac, will sing us out now

# Rises with the dawn, didn't want to say goodbye before it was gone.

# The car is gone, long before the years have gone.

# All alone. # Wishing he could just turn around

and head back home. # City drifter.

# Looks like you and me. City drifter.

# Looks like you and me. # Looks like you and me.

# Looks like you and me.