Michael Commissioners have announced a rise of more than 23 per cent to this year's rates.
The board says it's set the rates to 199 pence in the pound.
Last year's rates in the district were 161 pence in the pound, giving a rise of 23.6 per cent - in December, inflation stood at 3.3 per cent.
It's the largest percentage rise announced by a local authority so far this year.
16 local economy help requests turned down
A total of 16 applications from town centre business have been rejected from getting help from government support schemes.
Bad weather could disrupt sailings on Thursday and Friday
The Steam Packet company says it'll make a decision tomorrow morning about two sailings under threat of disruption.
Chance to lease Peel cafe
A popular café in Peel has gone on the market for lease.
Mountain Road closure extended again
The closure of the Mountain road has been extended again.
Post Office reduces counters to pay bills
The Post Office says you'll only be able to pay bills at five of its outlets from April.
Dog walkers asked for views on sheep worrying laws
An Island farming organisation has launched a survey for dog walkers about sheep worrying.
Temporary lights for key Douglas route next week
A busy road in Douglas will have temporary traffic lights this week.
No plans for dementia village, says government
The government currently has no plans to create a dementia village - and it isn't currently being considered.
