House prices in the Isle of Man are on the up – despite the credit crunch causing a fall in the UK’s housing market.
Over the last year the average cost of a home on the Island has risen by over 11%.
In the UK it’s fallen by up to 6%.
The figures come from Manx government’s quarterly economic report.
Island heritage sites to open this week
Manx National Heritage has announced its seasonal attractions will reopen this week.
You can't put your muck in our dustbin, West tells North
Don't take your waste from the north to the tip in the west - because it won't be accepted!
Onchan Pleasure Park prepares for weekend opening
Onchan Pleasure Park will open for the season this weekend.
Commissioners apply for handrail outside pub
Castletown commissioners have applied for planning permission for a handrail outside a pub in the ancient capital.
Castletown police station to be sold?
Tynwald will be asked to back plans to sell off a historic police station on the Island's protected buildings register.
DEFA rapped over refusal to provide food hygiene rating info
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will have to look again at a Freedom of Information request asking for food hygiene reports.
Laxey road closed by falling debris
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close a road in Laxey because of debris falling from a railway bridge.
New Island travel app coming soon
A new mobile app is hoping to be the most comprehensive source of travel information on the Island.
