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Little overnight damage as fresh gale lashes island

THERE were no reports of more damage despite gale force winds again hitting the island last night following Storm Angus at the weekend

Little overnight damage as fresh gale lashes island
Little overnight damage as fresh gale lashes island / Guernsey Press

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The strongest winds last night were to the south of the island.

But a thunderstorm warning is in place until midday today.

Yesterday saw a clean-up operation to clear the worst of the weekend's debris and damage.

The Longue Hougue recycling facility was closed yesterday, and is likely to be shut today, after the winds which tipped over a HGV trailer parked nearby, ripped the main tent covering apart and blew down fences.

Staff were there on Sunday and yesterday began clearing up. An attempt to remove the tent frame is due to take place this morning.