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    Local charity wants support to buy lighthouse

    A local charity is appealing for support to buy the 'Winkie' lighthouse in Bride.

    Founder Bill Dale says the £10,000 location would be 'perfect' for Beach Buddies' northern base - where marine litter is a serious issue. 
     
    Its 6,000 volunteers are expected to remove 300 tonnes of waste from Manx beaches by the end of 2015. 
     
    It's already established a visitor centre at Niarbyl, and is in the process of renovating Brewery Bay in the south.
     
    Mr Dale explains what Beach Buddies can achieve if the money is found: 
     

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