Could Port St Mary make more of itself by highlighting its links with the sea or through art?
Regeneration consultant Fritha Costain says they’re just two of the ideas which could breathe new life into the village.
Proposals on how to use government cash to regenerate the village have been on display to the public, showing what could be the way ahead in the future.
Fritha says the area needs an attraction and some possible ideas are already in the pipeline.

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