The sole surviving piece of machinery from the Douglas Cable Tramway is to go on display in the town.
A cable tram flywheel dating back from 1894 has been restored and will be installed in the bottleneck car park.
Douglas Borough Council's Environmental Services Committee Chairman, Ritchie McNicholl, says they're 'proud to be contributing to the Island's heritage' in preserving the artifact.
The wheel was uncovered during excavation work in 2000.
Coal fund announces first distribution date
The oldest registered charity on the Isle of Man will start giving out fuel vouchers next week.
Onchan recount confirms September's general election result
A former MHK who asked a court for a recount in Onchan over claims of missing votes has come in third place again.
Fake TV licensing tops fraud email reports
The Island's cybersecurity office says it's had 331 scam emails reported to it in just eight weeks.
DOI doesn't keep track of total staff overtime
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have an overall figure for the amount of overtime its staff worked last year.
Anagh Coar flats fire under investigation
The Island's fire and rescue service is investigating after a fire at a block of flats in Douglas last night.
Airport looking for new £112k a year air traffic control head
The Department of Infrastructure says it's looking for a new head of air traffic control at Ronaldsway Airport.
Dog mess near play area and sports field sparks warning in Andreas
A local authority in the north of the Island say it'll use CCTV to catch pet owners breaking the rules.
Commissioners cry fowl over total clucking menace
Commissioners in Marown have cried fowl over people feeding birds in the parish.
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