Restaurant and cafe owners will now be allowed to have loud speakers for special events as part of the pavement cafe license.
Douglas Council says business owners will be exempt from restrictions if they are used ‘appropriately’ in specific circumstances.
The rule is currently in place to reduce noise nuisance to residents, but the local authority says the exemption will only be allowed where loud music and additional noise would be expected.
Camper van caught fire at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate
The fire service says it responded to a camper van fire at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate yesterday.
New look of 2026 TT merch revealed
TT organisers have unveiled the new look of this year's official race merchandise.
Hospital trolley service to return
Manx Care says trolley rounds are returning to Noble's Hospital because of public feedback.
Meeting this week to debate closure of Sunday School facility
A requisition meeting will be held in Lonan this week to discuss the closure of a Sunday School building.
Four sailings at risk because of weather
Four of the Steam Packet's upcoming sailings are in doubt because of bad weather.
Garage to close after more than 50 years in business
An Onchan garage has announced it'll shut after more than 50 years.
Nine questions to be debated in House of Keys this morning
The House of Keys is due to sit this morning, with nine questions on the order paper up for debate.
Peel Commissioners hit back at member's allegations
Peel Town Commissioners have issued a statement in response to comments from a member hitting out at the board on social media, calling them inaccurate.
