The date is set for the big Douglas Christmas light switch on, and we may this year see the return of the festive markets.
That's the word from Oliver Cheshire, Douglas Council's City Centre Manager.
He said it's imperative that people have a reason to come out to the high street, especially around Christmas time, to encourage more local trade, and less internet shopping.
He gave us a rundown of what they've got planned:
Wildlife Trust publishes butterfly-spotting guide
The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a guide to all the butterfly species found on the Island.
UK paper says Island chippy "one of Britain's best"
An Island chippy has been named one of the best in Britain by a UK newspaper.
Mountain Road faces evening closures for TT work
Last-minute work to get the Mountain Road ready for TT means evening closures this week.
Do schools have enough technology for students?
Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK.
New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times.
Music service funding rises just 16% in 15 years
Education Minister Daphne Caine says funding for the Island's music service has risen by just 16 per cent in the last 15 years.
Keep drones away from racing, says government
The government's reminding people they can be fined for using drones to film the Southern 100 or TT.
Asia Fresh applies for dissolution
The company behind a well-known food outlet in Douglas has applied to be dissolved.
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