Alderney
Americannoun
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one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. 3 sq. mi. (8 sq. km).
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any of several breeds of cattle raised originally in the Channel Islands, as the Jersey or Guernsey.
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French name: Aurigny. one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel: separated from the French coast by a dangerous tidal channel (the Race of Alderney ). Pop: 2294 (2001). Area: 8 sq km (3 sq miles)
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an early, but now extinct, breed of dairy cattle originating from the island of Alderney
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Snowdon said: "We normally follow the fuel duty increases the States of Guernsey do. However, the States of Alderney could, if minded to do so, set a lower fuel duty."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Guernsey Post, which runs the postal service in Alderney, has already begun moving to electric vehicles with four of its six vehicles in Alderney Post already electric.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The Head of Policy at the RAC, Simon Williams, described petrol prices in Alderney as "incredibly high".
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Alderney States Member Alex Snowdon said he wanted the island's government to explore a relief on the current duty paid on fuel imports.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The life-size cattle in the before mentioned picture are an Alderney bull, cow, and calf in the centre, another cow, sheep, and goat in the foreground.
From English Painters with a chapter on American painters by Koehler, S. R.
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