Clean seas protest in Peel

A protest calling for cleaner sea on the west coast of the Isle of Man is being held tomorrow on Peel Promenade.

It follows an online petition calling for the Manx government "to stop dumping waste into Isle of Man waters".

So far, it's been signed by more than 1,800 people.

The petition was launched by the owners of Roots By The Sea, a cafe based in Peel.

It outlines two areas of concern- that "raw sewage is being pumped into Peel Bay" and that "toxic chemicals are being pumped in to the River Neb".

Plans for a new sewage treatment plant near Peel were withdrawn last year after an independent planning inspector recommended they be refused.

It was planned for Glenfaba Road and was part of the government's regional strategy for sewage treatment.

Campaigners say the petition aims to "hold politicians accountable". 

The protest will be held at 11am tomorrow (Sunday).

You can find more information here.