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BBC News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jersey beat Guernsey in nail-biting T20 series
Jersey narrowly beat Guernsey 2-1 to retain their inter-island T20 title in a rain-affected set of won the final game at Grainville by three runs in a nail-biting finish as skipper Charles Perchard restricted Guernsey in the final over, having earlier hit 26 not had won Friday's opening game by eight wickets via the Duckworth Lewis Stern method (DLS) before the hosts hit back to level the series with a rain-affected seven-wicket games doubled up as warm-ups for this summer's final round of European qualifying for the T20 World Cup in the Netherlands where both islands will be taking part."It's been a long time since we lost a trophy to Guernsey in inter-insular cricket and I'm delighted to gave got the win," Perchard told BBC Radio Jersey."As we build up towards a big summer we've still got work to do to get better - we weren't at our sharpest."But that trophy is staying on Jersey soil so I'm really delighted at that." Rain hits first two matches Zak Tribe's 28 and 25 from Nick Greenwood were the highlights of Jersey's innings in the opening fixture on Friday as they made 116-8 from their 20 bowler Martin Dale Bradley impressed with 4-17 and Luke Bichard took 2-17, while Patrick Gouge contributed 21 not out. With rain forecast, Guernsey wasted no time in trying to get the runs they needed as opener Josh Butler hit 33 not out off 30 were 65-2 off 10 overs when the game was abandoned because of rain - ahead of the rate needed for weather reduced the second game to 13 overs per side and Guernsey started well - Ben Fitchet (37) and Butler (24) putting on 55 for the opening wicket before Tom Nightingale (16) and Matthew Stokes (15) helped them reach 107-7 despite Perchard taking a revised score of 114 to win from their 13, Jersey reached their target with five balls to lost opener Harrison Carlyon to the opening ball of the innings, they recovered as Greenwood (45) and Tribe (19) shared a second-wicket stand of Jenner hit 32 in a match-winning fourth-wicket stand of 42 with while Julius Sumerauer (15 not out) as Jersey reached 116-3. Deciding game drama The rain held off for the deciding match at Grainville, and having won the toss Jersey opted to bat first. It was a decision they looked like they would regret as they lost their opening three wickets for just two runs as Carlyon, Greenwood and Jenner were all sent back to the played an innings-steadying knock of 34 off 21 balls but they were 58-4 when he was bowled by Stokes in the eighth then lost four cheap wickets as they slumped to 74-8 off 11.4 overs as Guernsey seemed certain for a first-ever T20 series win over their rivals - and a first in any format for a Will Perchard and Charles Perchard came together in an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 56 - Will hitting 29 off 28 balls and Charles 26 off 23 as Jersey ended on reply Guernsey's batters also faltered as they slipped to 46-4 at the start of the ninth - who went on to score a series-high 66 not out off 48 balls - and Ollie Nightingale (17) advanced the total on to 96-5 with four overs to go. But Guernsey's batters continued to struggle to support Stokes as Charles Perchard returned figures of 3-15 by dismissing Luke Bichard and Adam Martel in the final over. Needing just seven runs, Perchard conceded just three off the over as Guernsey ended on 127-8, giving Jersey the most nerve-wracking of wins."I'm delighted to have got us over the line," added Perchard."I fancy those pressure moments and I'm the captain, I take responsibility for the team."I'm delighted to have executed my skills and backed up by some amazing fielding in that last over as well."
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Start of new inter-island Channel Islands ferry service postponed
A new inter-island ferry service which had been due to start on Friday morning has been postponed.A spokesperson for the ferry operator Islands Unlimited said it had "no choice but to delay" after it had "experienced delays to our operational readiness".Difficulties trialling the vessel this week had meant it had not been able to complete "operational preparations" in time for Friday, the company said. The spokesperson said the 316-passenger, high-speed catamaran San Pawl would begin its daily inter-island foot passenger service between Guernsey and Jersey on 5 June. 'Deep regret' It's statement said: "Regrettably, due to the weather earlier this week, we have only been able to trial the ship in Jersey today and had hoped that all of our operational preparations would have been completed in time for tomorrow. "Unfortunately, this is not the case and we have to delay our commencement date."The company said the delays "had impacted our ability to complete our obligations as required by the relevant authorities". It added: "We deeply regret to find ourselves in this situation and for the inconvenience this may cause."All customers affected were being contacted by email, the company said.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey and Guernsey politicians clash over ferry offer
Politicians in Jersey and Guernsey have clashed over inter-island ferry island's governments chose different firms to operate services to the UK and France for the next 15 years, but under the new arrangement there are fewer large vessels travelling between Jersey and said they had now been approached by a group, called FerryBridge, offering to run vehicle and freight services between the Kirsten Morel, who was responsible for Jersey's ferry negotiations, said he was "willing to support" the idea, but Deputy Neil Inder, who ran Guernsey's negotiations, said it was too early in the new arrangements. Deputy Kirsten Morel, the sustainable economic development minister who handled the ferry negotiations for Jersey, said island authorities were interested in the offer from FerryBridge."Jersey has said it's absolutely willing to support that, we've not received positive responses from Guernsey," he said."I am slightly concerned that we're being offered solutions and Jersey wants these solutions but we're being pushed back elsewhere, and I do wonder why that's the case." Deputy Neil Inder, President of Guernsey's Committee for Economic Development, said Morel's comments had left him angry."'I'm incredulous that a minister in Jersey appears to have no ability to look in the rear-view mirror," he said."I have already advised the people behind FerryBridge that it is too early in the new ferry arrangements and any ferry proposal seeking ramp access would be incompatible with Guernsey's current contractual, legal and ramp licensing arrangements."Deputy Morel is fully aware of our position, so there shouldn't be any lack of clarity on his part." Despite a lack of options for people wanting to take their vehicles between the islands, there are a number of services for foot passengers. Guernsey company Islands Unlimited launched an inter-island ferry service offering a daily inter-island foot passenger service on high-speed catamaran capable of carrying 316 passengers from Murray, operations director for Islands Unlimited, hoped the service provides more certainty for people wanting to travel between the islands."They want something that they know is the same each day of the week," he said."Not only for the general public, but also for a lot of the tour operators that are trying to have confidence to sell experiences to visitors in both islands."French firm Manche Iles Express will also run ferries for foot passengers between the French coast, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ferry for new inter-island service en route
A ferry which will be used for a new inter-island service between Guernsey and Jersey is due to arrive in the Channel Islands on Saturday. The high-speed catamaran San Pawl, which can carry 316 passengers, has been under maintenance in Malta but left after being loaded on to a cargo ship on 10 May. Eemslift Hendrika, the ship carrying San Pawl, is due to arrive in St Peter Port on 17 May. Ferry firm Islands Unlimited is set to offer a daily inter-island foot passenger service using San Pawl from 30 May. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to New island ferry service 'on track' for May launch Fourth firm offers Channel Islands ferry service Plans put forward for inter-island ferry services Islands Unlimited
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Ferry for new inter-island service en route to Guernsey
A ferry which will be used for a new inter-island service between Guernsey and Jersey is due to arrive in the Channel Islands on high-speed catamaran San Pawl, which can carry 316 passengers, has been under maintenance in Malta but left after being loaded on to a cargo ship on 10 May. Eemslift Hendrika, the ship carrying San Pawl, is due to arrive in St Peter Port on 17 firm Islands Unlimited is set to offer a daily inter-island foot passenger service using San Pawl from 30 May.
