 
                            Work is underway to ensure the Island's roads are ready to cope with the thousands of people expected to visit for the TT fortnight in a month's time.
Potholes are a constant issue on the roads, with ice and frost damage from the recent unprecedented snow fall also causing unexpected problems.
Affected areas are being tackled in stages with work expected to continue right up to the beginning of practice week.
Highways director Richard Pearson says he is confident the 
work will be completed in time: 
	
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                                         Society appeals for help about traditional gypsy caravans on the Island
            Society appeals for help about traditional gypsy caravans on the Island 
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            Government issues bird flu warning after infected buzzard found 
         Will new UK law be brought in to protect Manx renters from mould?
            Will new UK law be brought in to protect Manx renters from mould? 
         Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase
            Local Economy Forum launched to propose alternative to 'destructive' min wage increase  
         Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest
            Group raising money towards legal costs for new Summerland inquest 
         Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
            Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
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            MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
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            Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
         
                             
                             
                            