Local BBC TV news could be axed

The JEP understands that the Chanel Islands television service – not including the radio station – is thought to be at the top of a list of projects which could be culled to save money.

But BBC press officer Kate Buxton said that no decisions had been made about the Channel Islands station, which broadcasts daily bulletins at 6.30 pm, 8 pm and 10.25 pm, and that any rumours were speculation. It employs nine full-time staff.

BBC Jersey managing editor Jon Gripton said that he had been assuring staff that no decisions had been taken but that he was unable to comment further.