Stones have been removed from Laxey Beach by the Department of Infrastructure to help ‘lessen’ coastal overtopping in the village.
Garff Commissioners says it’s been lobbying the government to do some beach management for a long time because of the amount of damage it caused the village in the past.
It’s also hoped moving some stones to the foot of the sea wall will ‘protect’ the structure.
Commissioner Melanie Christian says the board hopes the department’s plan is successful:
Weather warning for snow tonight
A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
An MHK will raise the issue of safety outside a primary school in the south of the Island next week.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
As tourism business owner has suggested the Isle of Man hold a huge event to mark Sir Barry Gibb's 80th birthday this year.
Warning issued over icy roads
Ice and frost is causing havoc on the Island's roads this morning.
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
The Island's Met Office has issued another weather warning for snow and sleet over the weekend.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is unlikely to open this weekend.
Yellow warning for freezing temperatures tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions.
