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What it is like living on a floating barge in Guernsey

A Guernsey woman has been living on a barge since selling her house on land.

Jayne Willis has been enjoying the floating home life for two years.

She said she has more storage space on the barge and finds it "cosy".

Video journalist: Matt Judge

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17 August 2023

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