Beacons light up Channel Islands for Platinum Jubilee

Beacons in Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and Alderney
Beacons were lit in Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and Alderney. Credit: ITV Channel TV / States of Guernsey / Sark Stories / Ilona Soane-Sands

Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark joined countries from around the world in lighting up the sky last night (2 June).

As part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, more than 3,000 beacons were lit around the UK, Channel Islands the Commonwealth.

Thousands attended celebrations in Jersey last night (2 June) to mark the occasion - there was live music, food, entertainment and even laser show.

Laser light show at Mount Bingham, St Helier, on Thursday 2 June. Credit: Jon Roberts