Retail in Douglas is ‘going in the right direction’ – with a number of new businesses opening their doors.
Development manager Chris Pycroft has cited a boom of businesses towards the main shopping area in recent months.
The number of empty units in the town has fallen to 9.8 per cent compared to this time last year.
Chris tells us that things are finally on the up following a long period of downturn:
Man denies stealing equipment from boat
A man has appeared in court by live link from his bed to deny charges of theft and a public order offence.
Hospitality tax cuts not feasible, says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says tax cuts requested by the hospitality industry have to take into account the costs of government services.
Flour mill wants to replace rotting windows
Laxey's historic flour mill has applied to replace windows and doors.
Restaurant worker awarded £1,800 by tribunal
A hospitality worker has won an employment tribunal against a restaurant that's gone into liquidation.
Police dog dies
A well-known police dog has died.
Man admits having knife at Sea Terminal
A traveller was found carrying a credit card knife while trying to board a ferry to the UK, a court's heard.
Animal care guides to be considered by Tynwald
New codes of practice for looking after pets look set to be passed by Tynwald next month.
Register for your say in area plan inquiry
If you want your say on the Island's Area Plan for the North and West, you have just over two weeks to register for a public inquiry.
