Controversial project to run electricity cable through Alderney

Around 150 Islanders held a protest today over plans to run a power cable through Alderney.

Residents signed a board with a map showing where the cable is planned to go .

The FAB electricity project will use Alderney as a connection point to pump electricity across Channel.

Earlier this week, hundreds attended a heating meeting to discuss the scheme, which supporters say will bring enormous economic benefits to the island.

However, campaigners say it is time the States started listening to what the people want.

Former States Member Barbara Benfield organised the rally.

Tempers were frayed at a meeting to discuss a new multi-million power cable to Alderney tonight.

Islanders accused those behind the FAB link project of looking to "ruin the character" and "rip out the heart" out of Alderney.

Hundreds attended the meeting to discuss the scheme, which supporters say will bring enormous economic benefits to the island.

It will see Alderney used as a connection point to pump tidal energy across the Channel between Britain and France.

The plans also include building of a power sub station on the island.

One resident stormed out of the meeting, which lasted for more than three hours, saying she couldn't "stand any more lies".

Locals recently formed a group, called the Alderney Power Debate, aimed at getting to the bottom of what the potential impact of the project.

• Read more: Group vows to inform islanders on power cable project

Plans to use Alderney as a connection point to pump tidal energy across the Channel will be discussed at a public meeting later.

The FAB link project, between Britain and France, has been met with serious concerns from islanders - some of whom described it as the biggest threat to the island since World War II.

Locals have now formed a group, the Alderney Power Debate, to look into the plans, which are currently going through a period of public consultation.

A States report into the project will be heard at tonight's People's Meeting.

• Read more: Group vows to inform islanders on power cable project