There have been real signs of optimism across the retail sector.
That’s according to an MHK with responsibility for the sector - who says the Christmas period proved positive.
Although official figures are yet to be released Richard Ronan says feedback has been optimistic.
He says that bad weather before Christmas could have influenced people’s decisions to shop on the high streets.
Mr Ronan says retail seems to be moving in the right direction:
Part of Dukes Ave to close during TT fortnight
A section of the road by Police Headquarters will close to traffic during the TT period for the first time.
Chief Minister and DESC meet with Southern Swimming Pool Board
The Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Sport and Culture have met with representatives of the Southern Swimming Pool to discuss the future of the pool.
Logan Air to stop weekend flights between IOM and Birmingham
Airline Logan Air has announced that its Saturday flights between the Isle of Man and Birmingham will be stopped from later this year.
Enterprise Minister says gov planning to collect more hospitality data
The Island's Enterprise Minister says he doesn't know how many hospitality businesses have opened or closed since a new economic plan was unveiled.
Sprinklers put out flats fire
Firefighters say they were called to a block of flats in Onchan earlier.
Section of Mountain Road closed for oil clean-up
A section of the Mountain Road is currently closed after an oil spill.
129 sewer overflow discharges in Douglas last year
Manx Utilities says it recorded almost 130 sewer overflow discharges last year from two sites in Douglas.
Third 'Listening To You' roadshow in Douglas tonight
The third roadshow of the government's Listening To You series is in Douglas tonight.
