Ferry service from Alderney to Guernsey starts

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The first ferry service from Alderney to Guernsey starts today.

The twice daily sailings are being run by Alderney Shipping under the name The Little Ferry Company.

Twelve passengers can be carried on each of the hour-long sailings.

A day return fare will cost £40, one way will cost £30 and a period return £50.

Bruno Kay-Moua from Alderney Shipping says he hopes it will improve tourism on the island.