Bids to install fibre telegraph poles across the Island have been rejected because of concerns over their appearance and effect on wildlife.
The Isle of Man's planning committee opposed seven out of eight applications for Manx Telecom to erect 29.5 ft poles.
The only one approved was for Andreas, with the company responding by saying it would carefully consider its options and that it was disappointed with the outcome.
There would have been 53 poles in total.
Government reminds event organisers to submit notification forms
The Department of Home Affairs is reminding event organisers to make the government aware of their plans ahead of upcoming events.
National Sports Centre reminds users to respect The Bowl rules
The National Sports Centre has issued a reminder about the rules in place at The Bowl.
Child benefits applications go online
The Treasury says applications for child benefits can now be made online.
New Manx mural brings colour to Foxdale
A new mural has been unveiled in Foxdale.
Port Erin Post Office to open earlier on weekdays
Isle of Man Post Office says a branch in the south of the Island will open 30 minutes earlier on weekdays.
Short-staffing could mean bus problems this weekend
Bus Vannin's warning passengers about more possible disruption this weekend.
Ballasalla pizza lovers getting early Xmas present!
A pizza business which took over a much-loved café in the south of the Island says it's hoping to open its doors in December.
Rally means bus diversions in the south
Bus Vannin says a number of its services will divert today because of a motorsport event.
