Almost a year and a half on and it seems that the smoking ban on the island has been a success.
Smoking was banned in all enclosed public places.
It was feared that pubs on the island would lose custom, but that hasn’t necessarily been the case
The Islands brewery boss Martin Brunnschweiler told 3fm that pubs that sell food or have installed an outdoor smoking area have reaped the benefits and only some of the smaller pubs have suffered. (audio clip above)
Pandemic gowns company linked to Island baroness owes £188 million
The company linked to Island residents Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman which supplied gowns to the UK government during the pandemic owes a total of £188 million, according to its administrators.
Specialists needed to work out windfarm rates
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says specialists would be called in to figure out the rateable value of onshore wind farms.
Cricket club awarded £50k for nets
Crosby Cricket Club has been given a £50,000 grant to replace its nets.
DoI says it doesn't have info about requests to revoke tickets
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have any information about local authorities asking for fixed penalty notices revoked for members.
Hundreds of elective surgeries cancelled due to TT
A total of 551 elective surgeries were missed because of the TT and Manx Grand Prix in the past four years.
No concrete plans to change income tax thresholds
No promises are being made by the Treasury when it comes to changes to income tax thresholds.
Fire service's advice for how to keep safe on Bonfire Night
The Island's Fire and Rescue service is giving advice on how to stay safe with fireworks on Bonfire night.
Public urged to be on lookout for Asian hornets
Have you seen any Asian hornets buzzing around the Island?
