A Peel commissioner says business owners are taking a ‘risk’ opening new shops in the town.
Following the closure of Moore’s Smokehouse, Hazel Hannan is urging residents to shop local otherwise the businesses won’t ‘exist’.
The local authority has looked into writing a ‘welcome letter’ to those who are new to the town.
Mrs Hannan says Peel is benefitting from people taking a chance.
Commissioners looking for new clerk
Jurby commissioners say they're looking for a new clerk and finance officer.
Nobody charged for paper Manx Utilities bills, says chair
Manx Utilities chairman John Wannenburgh says nobody pays to receive a paper bill.
Should cohabiting couples get married tax breaks?
Questions about whether cohabiting couples should get equal tax rights to those who are married will be raised in Tynwald next week.
Repairs on Peel Power Station to get underway
Manx Utilities says it's hoping to start fitting replacement flues to Peel Power Station next week.
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald
How will the Government respond to a damning survey by the British Medical Association?
Weather warning for snow tonight
A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
An MHK will raise the issue of safety outside a primary school in the south of the Island next week.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
