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Neighbours to be notified of new planning applications

Residents will receive a written notification when planning permission is sought for a neighbouring property. The move, which came into effect in January, is...
Thursday, 9 February 2023

Bird flu restrictions lifted after no new cases

Restrictions placed on bird keepers in the west of the Island have been lifted after no new cases of avian influenza were identified this month. A 10km...
Monday, 30 January 2023

New underwater videos showcase the Isle of Man’s Marine Nature Reserves

A new series of videos has been launched to provide a rare glimpse of the Isle of Man’s spectacular underwater life. Using underwater footage from a range of...
Thursday, 19 January 2023

Organisations earn UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man accreditation

Organisations that attended training to help them become more sustainable have been rewarded with a UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man accreditation. The 14...
Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Consultation launched into future of seafood industry

Views are being sought on a draft Fisheries Statement that sets out the aims and objectives for the Island's seafood industry and considers the future...
Friday, 6 January 2023

Overnight camping withdrawn at Ayres National Nature Reserve

Motorhomes and campervans will no longer be permitted to camp overnight at the Ayres National Nature Reserve (ANNR) as a permanent measure. The ANNR forms part...
Thursday, 29 December 2022

Protection Zone put in place following confirmed cases of bird flu

A 3km protection zone, and 10km surveillance zone, have been put in place in the West of the Island, following confirmed cases of H5N1 avian influenza in farm...
Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Biosphere lecture addresses businesses contribution to a sustainable future

The second UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Lecture, sponsored by Zurich in the Isle of Man, will hear from an industry expert in businesses becoming more...
Thursday, 8 December 2022

Fisherman fined for undersized catch

A fisherman from Lincoln has been fined £35,000 and his Isle of Man licence suspended for 12 months for possessing undersized Whelk in Manx Waters. Fisheries...
Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Biosphere youth representatives start work

Two volunteer youth representatives have joined the body that steers UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man. Georgia Untisz and Ciara Sowerby successfully applied to...
Thursday, 24 November 2022
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