Planning permission for 15 telegraph poles in Peel has been turned down by planners.
Manx Telecom applied for the poles in Rheast Bridson, Corrins Way, Creggans Avenue and Ballaquane Park.
The new infrastructure was to provide fibreoptic connections before the Island's copper network is switched off.
This morning, the planning committee turned down the proposals, criticizing the siting, scale and visual intrusion the poles would cause.
Braddan commissioners recruiting new top officer
One of the Island's largest local authorities is looking for a new clerk.
School meals meat bought locally, but may not be Manx
The government says although it buys meat for school meals locally, it can't guarantee it's Manx.
Manx Care staff suspensions cost £110,000, says minister
Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian says 15 members of Manx Care staff have been suspended in the last four years, at a cost of around £110,000.
Commissioners worried about speed cameras on new 20mph signs
Could new 20mph sign poles be used to mount speed cameras in future?
Formula One Classic TT cancelled
MGP organisers say Friday's race schedule has been tweaked after delays to today's action on the Mountain Course.
Course due to close at 6pm, say police
Police say roads around the Mountain Course are due to close at 6pm for racing.
How can historic buildings be more eco-friendly?
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Racing delayed again, with schedule update "imminent"
Race organisers say there's a further delay to today's racing.
