An Island internet company has applied for permission to build telegraph poles to provide fibre broadband to homes in Tromode.
Manx Telecom wants planning permission to put the poles up in Eary Veg and Slieu Dhoo.
In its application, it says it'll be switching off the copper phone network by 2029 but there's no existing overheard or underground fibre lines to use.
It's made two applications to put up a total of eight poles, each nine metres high.
Peel Prom closure rescheduled for autumn
Manx Utilities says it's rescheduled a planned closure of Peel Promenade as it carries out sewage works.
Quest to find the Island's best sausage bap!
A local Youtuber has made it their mission to find the Island's best sausage bap.
Warning over fake bank website
The Island's financial regulator is warning people not to fall for a fake bank website.
Commissioners warn dog fouling could mean fine
A local authority in the south of the Island has issued a plea over dog fouling.
Appeal for witnesses after fatal crash at Hillberry
Police are appealing for witnesses after someone lost their life in a car crash earlier today.
Government refers itself to Info Commissioner over election data breach
The Island's Information Commissioner has been asked to investigate after the government sent out election letters which could leak people's personal information.
MHK brands government's £1 million for AI office 'insane'
An MHK has described a million pounds being spent by the government on AI as "insane".
Southern bus ticket office to close for over a month
Port Erin's bus ticket office is to close for more than six weeks.
