Castletown commissioners have been given permission to close Market Square to traffic until next year.
The local authority had applied to the Department of Infrastructure to keep the square closed while it works on a permanent closure.
It says it wants to make it easier to hold events such as markets and Christmas celebrations.
The temporary closure will run until March 1.
Harbours could face flooding tonight
The Island's Met Office has issued an amber weather warning about flooding and coastal overtopping today.
New law could spell end for 1p, 2p and 5p coins
The government's introducing new laws that would let it get rid of low-denomination coins.
Future of Douglas lifeboat up for discussion
The RNLI says it's looking at what sort of lifeboat station Douglas will have in future.
Does the Island have enough childcare?
Questions about childcare are set to be raised in the House of Keys next week.
How productive are departments? It's up to them, says chief minister
The Chief Minister says how productivity is measured is up to individual departments.
DOI says six buses face disruption
Half a dozen of the Island's buses could be called off today.
Well-known Peel shop to close down
One of Peel's most beloved and best-known shops is closing down.
Gales bring ferry disruption
The Steam Packet Company says two sailings later will be affected by forecast bad weather.
