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:
Chance to win VIP TT tickets
The Department of Enterprise is giving away two VIP TT tickets if you can guess the star of its latest advertising campaign.
Low tides disrupting ferry sailings
Ferry sailings are being affected by low tides creating difficult berthing conditions in Douglas.
Bushy's reveals TT lineup
Bushy’s TT Village has revealed the live bands who’ll be playing this TT.
One person cut from car after Mountain crash
Firefighters were called into action in the early hours of Sunday morning.
MHK questions public sector worker overpayments
How many public sector workers have been overpaid - and then subject to stress and emotional harm?
Your chance to become weather forecaster!
Could you help forecast the Island's weather?
Company sets up TT hub
A new TT merchandise shop is going to replace a former nightclub in Douglas.
Are gas supplies being cut off illegally?
Questions about vulnerable customers having their gas cut off will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
