100 years ago today, the Pulrose estate was purchased by the Douglas Corporation.
That's according to Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas, who says they paid £19,000 with a view to use it as a rubbish tip for the short-term, whilst looking into building a housing estate for the future.
The date was referenced in the book 'Douglas Centenary 1896-1996' when the council was 100 years old.
Mr Thomas explain how the plan for housing came about:
No rush to resurface Tromode Road
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says it'll be some time before his department resurfaces Tromode Road in Braddan.
Film extras needed for new Island-shot movie!
Could you kickstart your film-star career this TT?
Government video shows plans for four-foot harbour wall
The government has released a new video showing what Ramsey's harbour would look like if flood prevention plans are approved.
Commissioners say “pick up your pooch’s poop!”
Port St Mary commissioners have issued a plea for dog walkers to show some local pride and clean up after their pets.
Historic Manx one-pound notes up for auction
Two unique banknotes could fetch as much as 150 times their face value this weekend.
Is the Island ready for 100,000 people?
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Set your alarms! Young Farmers Concert tickets on sale this weekend
Tickets to one of the Isle of Man's most-anticipated theatre events will go on sale this weekend.
Treasury Minister says a tax threshold rise could cost £2.5m
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more work would be done to calculate how much raising income tax allowances would cost the government.
