 
                            For the fifth year in a row, the number of deaths on Island exceeded the number of births.
That's according to data released by the government - showing 710 births were registered in 2019, in comparison to 850 deaths.
There was also a fall in the number of property transactions and people getting married - 221 weddings took place last year, down from approximately 350 in 2018.
However, the number of local people using mental health services increased - up by 129 people in 2018.
 
                                         
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            Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
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            Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
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            Event to celebrate women in farming
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            Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
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            MHK questions if Island phones will get national warning alert
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            Trainee officers take on 40 mile kayak mission
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            Join the RNLI team and help keep our waters safe
         
                             
                             
                            