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Coastal buildings and war memorials protected

Twenty seven maritime buildings and war memorials have been given protected status due to their special architectural or historical interest. In total, 14...
Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Manx Wildlife Trust to help deliver Agri-Environment Scheme

The Isle of Man Government has appointed Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) as its delivery partner for the Agri-Environment Scheme (AES).   Under the AES farmers can...
Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Sit and Chat bench installed at Garey ny Cloie

An addition to a new wildflower area in the grounds of the Department of Environment Food and Agriculture will help friendships blossom. A Sit and Chat bench...
Thursday, 8 July 2021

Entries invited for UNESCO biosphere Isle of Man Awards

Entries are invited for the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2021. The awards support the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s aim of ‘Working Together for a...
Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Solution found to avoid removal of 25 Elm trees on Braaid Road

This morning (Friday 2 July) the Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture Geoffrey Boot MHK, the Chair of the Planning Committee Martyn Perkins MHK, and...
Friday, 2 July 2021

Statement from the Planning Committee – Planning Application 20/01215/B

The Chair of the Planning Committee Martyn Perkins MHK has commented on public concern over plans to remove 25 Elm trees in St Marks to improve road safety. Mr...
Thursday, 24 June 2021

Statement from the Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture – Planning Application 20/01215/B

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture Geoffrey Boot MHK is seeking a discussion on other options which could be considered to help address the...
Thursday, 24 June 2021

Coronavirus fisheries support scheme extended

Qualifying seafood businesses and fishing vessel owners in the Isle of Man are to receive further financial support to help them navigate the continued...
Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Local fisherman fined after obstructing Officers

The skipper of a local fishing vessel has been fined £6,000 after admitting obstructing fisheries officers. Melvin Reid, of Queen’s Valley Ramsey, pleaded...
Friday, 18 June 2021

Webinar to celebrate Island’s marine nature reserves

The Isle of Man’s marine nature reserves are the subject of a webinar being broadcast by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man on Monday 21 June. ‘Marine Nature...
Tuesday, 1 June 2021
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