Service of remembrance to be held in Alderney

The States of Alderney said it was an opportunity to reflect on those whose lives were cut short

An annual service of remembrance is being held in Alderney on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives during the island's occupation in World War Two.

The service will be held at Hammond Memorial at 16:00 BST and is an opportunity for islanders to reflect upon the hardship and suffering of those who died during the occupation.

The States of Alderney said all faiths on the island would be represented, along with members of the community and school children.

It added there were constant reminders across the island of the occupation, between 1940 and 1945.

Alderney was home to several labour camps as well as a concentration camp called Lager Sylt.

The official figure of deaths on the islands is 389, however a 2019 study suggested at least 700 people died during the occupation.

The States of Alderney said: "The Service will be even more poignant this year, given the terrible suffering that is being endured by the people of the Ukraine.

"By attending this service we can demonstrate as a community our support for the brave people fighting on behalf of democratic principles enjoyed by all civilized societies."