A property developer says two out of a planned 11 new homes in Douglas will be affordable housing units.
Hartford Homes has applied for planning permission to build the houses on Farmhill Lane in Douglas.
In its application, the company says the project would involve the clearing of a plantation of around a hundred trees which aren't registered as woodland and were planted in the 1980s.
A protected woodland area to the Northeast will be kept in place under the proposals.
Number of students switching off school meals revealed
A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of primary school students switching from school to packed lunches, following recent menu changes.
Fifty babies born in first month of year
The Island welcomed 50 new residents into the world in January.
Over £460k spend by council on eco boilers
Douglas Council says it's spent over £462,000 installing energy efficient boilers in public housing over the past year.
Amber weather warning for tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow morning.
Record of over £30k raised by tractor run
Isle of Man Young Farmers say a record total of £30,228 has been raised by the Christmas Tractor Run.
Jurby puts rates up
Jurby Parish Commissioners have announced an increase of 3.7 percent to the local authority's rates this year.
Alcohol taxes rise
Taxes on alcohol have increased as of this month, under new rates brought in by the UK government.
New water levels boost lake wildlife
Birds have quickly moved back into Mooragh Lake in Ramsey following its draining.
