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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MacGregor wants Alderney to accelerate its transition to renewable energy to avoid its reliance on oil.
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
On Monday, the price of unleaded fuel in Alderney was £2.30 per litre, and diesel was £2.58, making it one of the most expensive places to buy petrol in the British Isles.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
An Alderney politician has called for a relief on fuel duty in a bid to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on the island.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Alderney breakwater, the Tyne breakwaters and Colombo south-west breakwater were also commenced with a precisely similar method of construction.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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