Half of the island's population of larch trees are to be felled because of an escalating disease.
Phytophthora ramorum has been spreading rapidly among trees here for the past three years.
It's thought 50 per cent of larch tress on the island are now infected.
Larch trees make up around 20 per cent of the government's timber supply.
John Walmsley from the Forestry Division explained the extent of the problem:
Keys to discuss Braddan Roundhouse
Braddan's Roundhouse will be on the House of Keys question paper for the next sitting.
Area plan inquiry date announced
A public inquiry into a plan for how the north and west of the Island can be developed will take place from July 16.
Drug-driver crashed into another car
A motorist ended up in court for drug driving after he crashed into the back of another car.
Let your garden go ungroomed, urges council!
Douglas Council is asking people to let their grass grow wild next month.
Crossing improvements on busy Douglas road
Work starts today to improve a pedestrian crossing on a busy road in the capital.
Hackers target driving instructor
A driving school has lost data after its owner's Facebook profile was hacked.
Airport passenger totals lagging behind last year
Slightly more people used the airport this March compared to last year – but passenger totals so far in 2024 are down 4.5 per cent.
Retail worker accused of defrauding M&S
A man is alleged to have taken used clothing and replaced the labels with more expensive price tags before taking them to Marks and Spencer for a refund.
