Douglas council has announced a 12.5 per cent rates rise this year.
At the annual rate-setting meeting, councillors voted to set rates at 573 pence in the pound, a rise of 64p on last year's figure.
Council Leader Claire Wells said the rate had been as "responsible and economical as possible".
She also called for the government to come up with long-term strategies for pay and rent to make planning easier.
Over 50 employment tribunals outstanding at the DoI
The Department of Infrastructure has 53 employment tribunals outstanding, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.
Free period products bill raises cost concerns for MHKs
Questions were raised in the House of Keys this morning about the proposed free period products bill.
Key road in Ramsey to re-open early this afternoon
A major road in Ramsey which has been shut for works will be reopening early this afternoon.
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Appeal launched after fly-tipper filmed dumping rubbish
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners are appealing to the public to help identify a fly-tipper.
Prepare your pets for Bonfire Night, says Manx charity
A local animal charity is sharing advice on how to keep pets safe and calm this fireworks night.
Manx Care bringing in mobile translation machine
Manx Care's introducing a new translation machine which it calls an 'interpreter on wheels'.
Steam Packet says it would get too many Freedom of Information requests
The Steam Packet company says it's worried about how many Freedom of Information requests it would get, if it had to answer them in future.
