 
                                    Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says the recent budget has presented his department with more tough decisions to make in the year ahead.
Job cuts will be made to bring down the wage bill, although it's hoped this can be achieved mostly through ‘natural wastage’, with staff either retiring or moving on.
The threat to front line services continues to loom, with the Minister saying he can’t ensure working practices won’t need to be made more cost effective.
He says although it is safe for another year the future of neighbourhood policing remains in doubt:
 
                                         
                                         Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
            Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
         'Once-in-a-generation’ estate hits the market for a £16.5 million
            'Once-in-a-generation’ estate hits the market for a £16.5 million
         Event to celebrate women in farming
            Event to celebrate women in farming
         Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
            Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
         MHK questions if Island phones will get national warning alert
            MHK questions if Island phones will get national warning alert
         Trainee officers take on 40 mile kayak mission
            Trainee officers take on 40 mile kayak mission
         Join the RNLI team and help keep our waters safe
            Join the RNLI team and help keep our waters safe
         Ramsey fireworks cancelled
            Ramsey fireworks cancelled 
         
                             
                             
                            