Cliff erosion sparks evacuation in Laxey

Friday, 4 December 2015 00:00

Properties in Laxey have had to be evacuated due to fears a cliff face is eroding.

It follows last night's poor weather - a structural engineer has deemed the area behind St Judes Lodge on Old Laxey Hill as unsafe.

The occupants of that house and a number of properties on Back Shore Road have now left and part of the promenade has been closed off.

Inspector Andy Kneen says people's safety is paramount:

More from Isle of Man News

Police warn of rental scam

Police say they are aware of a rental scam currently circulating on Facebook.
The Parish Walk goes green

The Parish Walk wants to go greener by reducing carbon emissions.
Plans for Chester Street vaccination centre

What's going to happen to the former Chester Street vaccination centre?
Rise in anti-social behaviour

Where are your children? They are your responsibility say police.
RNLI busier than ever

The Island's lifeboats had one of their busiest years in 2024, with crews launching 40 times.
Home Affairs Minister says visitor identities aren't checked

Passengers who pay by cash to travel to the Island aren't being investigated, according to Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson.
Government wants your say on organ donations

The government is to bring in new laws about organ donations, and it wants your say.
Controlled burn leads to Fire Service callout

Firefighters are reminding people to prepare properly when carrying out controlled burns, after a blaze spread in the west of the Island.