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.
Plans for four-foot flood walls at Ramsey harbour
The Department of Infrastructure has submitted a planning application to try to protect Ramsey from sea flooding in future.
Garage blaze in the early hours of this morning
The fire service says it tackled a fire in Douglas in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, February 10.
Art anarchists "hiding gold bars" in Douglas this week
An organisation that describes itself as a "Crypto Anarchist Art Collective" claims it'll hide gold bars in Douglas city centre this week as it hosts an art show.
No cases of terror financing through charities
The government says it hasn't seen a single case of Island charities being used to funnel money to terrorists.
You can now adopt an ambulance
St John Ambulance has launched a new Adopt an Ambulance scheme.
Case for horse tram tracks 'under final review'
The business case for finishing the horse tram tracks is under final review, with the Department of Infrastructure hoping to submit it to Tynwald soon.
Council spends more than £1m on beads for cavities
Douglas Council's spent over 1.1 million pounds on insulation for social housing, according to a Freedom of Information request.
Police recruitment drop-in sessions tonight
The police will be holding two drop-in sessions this evening as part of their latest recruitment drive.
