Onchan Commissioners say they're putting rates up this year - but only by 0.65 per cent.
At the local authority's budget meeting this week the finance and general purposes lead member unveiled spending plans for the coming year.
Martin Macfarlane said the aim is to give the village a small surplus that can be reinvested for the future.
As a result rates will go up by 2p in the pound to 312p - putting £3 a year on the average bill.
DoI says it would protect bus services during strike
The Department of Infrastructure will try to protect services in the event of a bus strike, according to minister Michelle Haywood.
Peel bids farewell to lifeboat of over 30 years
Peel's bid a fond farewell to a lifeboat which served the town for nearly three decades.
Fire & Rescue Service deals with 11 incidents in one day
The Island's Fire and Rescue service dealt with a total of 11 incidents across the Island yesterday, Tuesday, December 16.
Avoid Fairy Bridge after crash, say police
Police say you should consider taking a different route home after a crash on the New Castletown Road.
Man can sue DHSC over respite care PTSD allegations
A man with cerebral palsy can sue the Department of Health and Social Care over claims ill-treatment in care gave him PTSD.
More EV chargers at Sea Terminal?
The Sea Terminal in Douglas could get getting new charging points for electric vehicles - if planners give new proposals the green light.
Company warns over fake delivery emails
Don't fall for a delivery scam doing the rounds on the Island.
Should dangerous drivers who kill face life in jail?
Should causing death by dangerous driving, whether under the influence or not, carry a potential life sentence?
