Alderney States approves jubilee holidays

If approved the changes would bring the island in line with England, Wales and Guernsey

Alderney will celebrate an additional public holiday to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

Politicians approved 5 June as the extra day at their States meeting on 16 November.

The bank holiday at the end of May will be moved to 4 June, giving residents two consecutive celebration days.

John Beaman, the chairman of Alderney's Policy and Finance Committee, said the changes would bring the island in line with England, Wales and Guernsey.