Tynwald has voted to spend an extra £17 million on sewage treatment for Laxey and Peel.
In 2019, the court budgeted £23.5 million to build treatment facilities to put an end to pumping raw sewage into the sea.
However, in the past three years changing plans and commodities inflation have seen the total cost rise to £40.4 million.
Yesterday, MHKs and MLCs voted to give Manx Utilities the extra cash to finish the work by December 2024.
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
Biker in UK hospital after Mountain crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash on the Mountain Road yesterday afternoon.
Trial event closes roads in Peel and Ramsey
There'll be road restrictions in Peel and Ramsey during a motorsport event this weekend.
Requisition meeting for Garff voters
A requisition meeting will be held in Maughold next month.
Castletown police station could be yours... for £250,000
Fancy owning a landmark building in the south of the Island?
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