A popular plantation for walkers, cyclists and horse riding closes today (Monday).
Chibbanagh is being shut for up to six weeks as part of the environment department’s programme to tackle a devastating larch tree disease.
Phytophthora ramorum primarily affects larch trees but can spread to other plants as well.
Tree felling operations move to Chibbanagh this morning.
Forestry chiefs are apologising for any inconvenience and suggest Archallagan Forest – where there is a good variety of tracks and trails - as a suitable alternative.
Garff Commissioners hosting offshore windfarm drop in session today
No harbour basin work planned in Laxey this summer
Public invited to suggest new brownfield site for potential re-development
Anthony Allen re-elected as chair at Onchan Commissioners
Police urge public to check person's identification if claiming to be a police officer