The Mayor of Douglas says foster carers on the Island are ‘unsung heroes’ of the community.
Councillor Natalie Byron-Teare said it’s important to care for those who are ‘vulnerable’ and children can be most at risk.
A celebration was attended by a number of foster parents and representatives from Manx Care to mark the end of Foster Care Fortnight - a campaign organised by the health body to encourage people to take on the role.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper was at the event:
New Dominos branch looking for workers
With less than a week until it opens, Ramsey's newest pizza parlour is advertising for staff.
Part of TT course to close for this afternoon
Part of the TT course will be closed for two hours later this afternoon.
Road in Union Mills closed this morning
A road in Union Mills has been closed this morning.
Make sure we can see you in the dark, says bus service
Isle of Man Transport is asking passengers to make sure drivers can see them during the darker nights of winter.
Chief Minister says details on cost-savings to come in April
The Island's chief minister says he'll give more details about potential money-saving in government next April.
DoI says it would protect bus services during strike
The Department of Infrastructure will try to protect services in the event of a bus strike, according to minister Michelle Haywood.
Peel bids farewell to lifeboat of over 30 years
Peel's bid a fond farewell to a lifeboat which served the town for nearly three decades.
Fire & Rescue Service deals with 11 incidents in one day
The Island's Fire and Rescue service dealt with a total of 11 incidents across the Island yesterday, Tuesday, December 16.
