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News image — Seth, a small white rescue dog from Bulgaria, was missing for three weeks

Gail Bennie Seth lying down with his head resting on a rug. He has white fur and is very fluffy with dark brown eyes and a dark brown nose. — Seth, a small white rescue dog from Bulgaria, was missing for three weeks

Brittany Ferries says the Iran war will not affect its prices or services, hospitality businesses in Jersey say alfresco licences are too costly, certificates are now needed for pets travelling from Jersey and Guernsey to the EU and a runaway dog was tempted home with roast chicken.

Here's our round-up of some of the stories from the Channel Islands this week.

No price rises due for Guernsey ferry says operator

Brittany Ferries A large white and blue Brittany Ferries ship is docked in a harbour at night, brightly lit against dark water. City lights from buildings on the hillside glow in the background, reflecting across the harbour, while the ferry’s ramps and terminal structures extend alongside the vessel. — Chief executive Christophe Mathieu said there would be "no further rises in the weeks or months ahead"

Guernsey's ferry operator said journeys would not be disrupted by fuel shortages or "soaring prices" caused by the ongoing war in Iran.

Brittany Ferries said its sailings in Guernsey would be "guaranteed" to run throughout the year as it had agreed fuel contracts in advance.

Reduce the 'hidden cost' of alfresco licences

Marcus Calvani wearing a blue jumper and grey blazer. He is standing on a street in town that is blurred out behind him. He is looking into the camera. — Marcus Calvani from the Jersey Hospitality Association said the cost of alfresco dining permits should be reduced to help businesses

Marcus Calvani, from the Jersey Hospitality Association, says parishes should reduce the cost of alfresco licences, as businesses say they have been getting more expensive.

The parish licence system for outdoor seating allows constables to grant permits costing a "reasonable fee" that goes towards maintaining parish roads.

Chair of the Comité des Connétables Mike Jackson said the permits were a "small cost" for businesses and were "not unreasonable".

Certificates needed for EU travel with pets

PA Media A tiny black and tan puppy is poking its head out of a woman's backpack. — New legislation means pet owners must apply for an animal health certificate

People travelling with animals from Jersey and Guernsey to anywhere in the EU will be required to get a certificate for their pets, under new rules.

All EU pet passports expired on 22 April and new legislation meant pet owners must apply for an animal health certificate.

Old nets to protect Ukrainians from drone strikes

PA Media A bird's eye view of a small fishing boat at sea. A fisherman is checking a lobster pot. The sea is calm. — The government said the fishing nets could be repurposed rather than thrown away

Fishermen in Jersey are being asked to donate spare nets to help protect people against drone attacks in Ukraine.

A ban on certain sizes of mesh was introduced last week so some nets are now illegal to use.

The government said the fishing nets could be repurposed to form part of Ukraine's "vital defence efforts", rather than be thrown away.

Runaway dog caught using chicken as bait

Gail Bennie A night time view of Seth creeping to a crate. He is low to the ground and looks very nervous. — Seth had only spent one night in his new adoptive home

A woman has described the "wonderful" moment she finally captured a dog by using roast chicken as bait after it had been missing in Jersey for nearly three weeks.

Seth, a small white rescue dog from Bulgaria, disappeared after spending only one night at his new home in St Ouen.

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