Onchan Commissioners have announced a 6.13% increase in rates for the coming year.
Commissioners say the increase is down to inflation and the rising cost of energy and waste disposal charges.
A spokesman said the rate hike will mean the authority can invest in people, machinery and infrastructure to provide local services for the benefit of everyone in Onchan.
School asks dog owners to stay off its fields
An Island primary school is asking pet owners to keep off its grass.
Manannan engine fault causing slower crossings
The Steam Packet company says it's working to fix an engine problem, a week after the Manannan returned from her winter overhaul.
Speeding drivers killing estate's pets, say commissioners
Marown commissioners are appealing for motorists to keep their speed down after a series of incidents of pets being run over.
Commissioner loses seat for missing meetings
A Castletown commissioner is the latest local authority member on the Island to get the boot for missing meetings.
If it doesn't belong in recycling, don't put it in!
Would-be recyclers are being asked not to put any old rubbish in their bins.
22 questions on Keys order paper
The House of Keys sits this morning, with more than 20 questions on the agenda but no new legislation.
Do you know hit and run Ford Fiesta driver?
Police are hunting the driver of a dark red Ford Fiesta after it crashed into a van but didn't stop.
Hot weather means more wildfire risk, says DEFA
Wildfire warnings have been put up across government land on the Island as hot weather brings increased risks.
