Ramsey's just a couple of weeks away from having its own swimming raft on South Beach.
Commissioners had been quoted £1,200 to buy the lumber needed to build it, but an on-Island company provided the wood for just £200.
An anchor block weighing six tonnes will make sure the raft doesn't float away.
The local authority says the raft will be completed and in place within the next three weeks.
Peel commissioners won't renew sailing club lease
Peel Commissioners have told the town’s sailing club they won’t renew the lease on its clubhouse.
Referendum on assisted dying laws?
The Island could be asked to vote in a referendum on assisted dying.
MHK claims entire govt department 'overpaid for 7 years'
Has the whole staff of a department of government been overpaid for seven years?
Charity opens new church and community centre in Braddan
A local charity has officially opened its new church and community centre in Braddan.
Six-monthly car tax under consideration by DOI Minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he'll reconsider the administration charge on six-monthly car tax later this year.
Police investigate fire extinguishers incident
Police are investigating after a number of fire extinguishers were set off in Douglas City Centre.
Campaigners' demonstration for assisted dying bill
Campaigners have been outside the House of Keys this morning.
Police investigating Co-Op Duke St fight
Police are investigating a fight which took place within a shop in Central Douglas last week.
