It costs over £170,000 a year to maintain the Island’s hedges, footpaths and green lanes.
However, the Department of Infrastructure says it has no legal duty to cut back the roadside hedges unless there are issues concerning road safety.
Minister Phil Gawne says it’s difficult to know where to target resources as different people have different priorities:
Government’s policy is currently being reviewed – he says it is time to look for a new approach including working with local authorities:
Please leave us out of politics, says community initiative
A community initiative in Peel has asked candidates not to involve it in politics.
Mountain Road closes later for MGP work
The Mountain Road is due to close again this evening as the Department of Infrastructure gets it ready for road racing.
Election letter data breach lands Cabinet Office a reprimand
The Cabinet Office has been rapped by the Island's information commissioner after putting personal data at risk in election letters sent to households.
Trainspotter's dream home goes on the market
If you're a fan of the Island's railways, there's a special house up for sale that might be just your cup of tea!
Driver who smashed nature reserve gate branded "selfish"
A driver who smashed a gate at a beauty spot in the north of the Island has been branded "selfish" and "stupid".
Warning about congestion in capital tonight
There's a warning about possible congestion in Douglas tonight as repair work gets underway on a road near the Sea Terminal.
Downed tree closes part of TT course
A downed tree means part of the TT course will be shut until 5pm today.
Government body spent £174k on social media influencers
Visit Isle of Man says it's spent almost £174,000 bringing social media influencers to the Island over the last five years.
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