A researcher says climate change is being used as an excuse to knock down historic buildings under the Island's planning system.
Dr Andrew Martin was giving evidence to the Tynwald select committee on built heritage.
In evidence, he claimed 94 per cent of planning decisions ignore government policies on protecting historic buildings.
And he says too often old structures are being needlessly knocked down because developers claim newer buildings are more energy-efficient:
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
Douglas-based Taxi firm stops operating
One of the Island's biggest taxi companies has stopped operating.
Questions raised over government tender for hygiene inspections
An MHK wants to know why the government is tendering for a private company to do food hygiene inspections.
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