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Joint southern base will save money, says minister

The Island's Home Affairs minister says a merged base for emergency services in the south of the Island is cost effective.

Bill Malarkey MHK says a new building near the airport will act as a combined headquarters for fire engines and ambulances.

Castletown Fire Station and the Port Erin Ambulance Service are now based on the Ronaldsway Industrial Estate in Ballasalla.

Mr Malarkey explains why the decision was made:

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