The first ever Hoarding Awareness Week takes place this week.
Starting today, it has three key objectives; to get people talking about the issue, promote understanding and acceptance, and help get support to those in need of it.
Hoarding can create significant risks to an individual, their community and firefighters. By understanding the risks, people can more easily manage them.
Station officer Roger Brown is responsible for community fire safety, he says there’s help and advice to hand:
Vondy's Garage site up for sale
A well-known garage in the north of the Island that closed last year after trading for a century is now up for sale.
Appeal for walkers not to disturb birds at beauty spot
Walkers enjoying Langness are being asked not to disturb birds during breeding season.
Company behind Douglas bar to face court date
The company behind a Douglas bar will be in court in June.
DoI can't give info about MHK parking fines
The Department of Infrastructure says it can't give a list of MHKs who've had parking fines cancelled.
Plans submitted for hospital improvements
The Department of Health and Social Care has applied for planning permission to carry out repairs and improvements at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.
Brace for fuel price rises, says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Island's not running out of fuel - and the government will be keeping its eye on prices.
Safety drills to prepare the Manannan today
The Steam Packet Company says it'll be holding safety drills today as a fastcraft prepares to return to service.
Band headquarters vandalised with mud
Police say they're investigating vandalism at the Onchan Silver Band Headquarters.
