Port Erin play areas shut but parks stay open

Play and recreation areas in Port Erin have closed but public parks remain open for the time being.

Commissioners there are bringing more measures to support the fight against Coronavirus, which also include allowing motorists to leave their vehicles in car parks owned by the authority for longer than the time restrictions without punishment.

Water refill points in the town at Station Road car park and Shore Road have now been removed to protect public hygiene whilst public toilets at those locations as well as at The Harbour have shut.

Officials say they're doing everything possible to keep residents and staff safe and are urging people to follow governmetn advice over COVID-19.