The leader of Douglas Council says a loss of income over lockdown is of ‘genuine concern’, but insists it has fared well after the impact of Covid-19.
A report into the local authority’s finances was ‘painting the worst case scenario’ according to David Christian, despite reserves said to be at ‘uncomfortably low levels.’
To recoup some of its losses, the council has taken the decision to hand both Chester Street and Drumgold Street car parks back to the Department of Infrastructure.
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.
More Liverpool ferry delays today
Two more Manannan sailings between the Isle of Man and Liverpool will be running late today.
Did you see crash involving car and motorbike?
Police are asking people to come forward if they saw a crash in the west of the Island at the weekend.
Farm becomes hotbed of gambolling!
A farm in the west of the Island is offering the chance to see lambs being born this week.
Group to hold weekly vigils over Gaza genocide
Amnesty International's Isle of Man group says it'll hold a vigil for the Palestinian people in Douglas this week.
Castletown hit by more vandalism
Vandals have struck again in Castletown.
Mountain Road closes for TT work
A section of the Mountain Road closes later today for a week as work gets underway to make sure it's ready for TT.
£1.4 million of new buses expected this year
The Isle of Man will be getting £1.4 million worth of new buses later this year.
