Beach Buddies has revealed its first patron – the Isle of Man’s Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney.
The charity has been working since 2014 to clean up the Island's countryside- volunteers spend time litter picking and delivering bins to various beaches, glens and footpaths.
Beach Buddies say the governor is well known as someone who cares about the environment and wildlife -so it’s delighted he accepted the invitation as his support will be a 'major benefit'.
Government has change of heart over minimum wage rise
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Island excluded from Tesco Clubcard price trial
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Channel 5 TV show tonight about Manx woman's murder
A TV documentary tonight will tell the story of a Manx woman's murder.
Douglas man pleading for help to bring his dad home from Thailand after stroke
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Post Office suspends delivery guarantee
Isle of Man Post Office says it's been forced to suspend a delivery guarantee.
Summerhill closed for second week for power work
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Worker wins tribunal against Chinese restaurant
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Dog attack kills chicken
A woman from Peel's hit out after a dog attack killed a chicken - for the second time in weeks.
