After four years of disputes, Douglas Borough Council has received planning permission for a complex of 48 apartments on Snaefell Road.
The authority has confirmed plans will require a number of trees bordering Manor Park to be removed, but assures residents that more will be planted in the area once the project has been completed.
Lead member for housing, Janet Thommeny, says people are in desperate need of the accommodation:
Creamery reassures milk buyers over price rise
Isle of Man Creamery has moved to reassure customers over the price of its milk.
April fool - did you get caught this morning?!
The Isle of Man's seen its fair share of online pranks this morning.
Tea room shuts its doors for good
A tea room in the west of the Island has announced it's closed down.
Milk up more than 5p a pint from today
The price of milk has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation today.
Pet food bank forced to rejig service as fuel costs rise
An Island foodbank for pets say it's having to make changes to deliveries because of the soaring cost of fuel.
MHK queries cost of incapacity benefits
How many people are on incapacity benefits?
Fuel website launches after queues at pumps this week
A new website says it's hoping to offer people the most up-to-date information about fuel availability on the Island.
Inquest hears how well-known businessman died following crash
An inquest in Liverpool has heard how a car dealership director died three days after a crash in St Johns.
