Douglas Council says having more than £70,000 in social housing rent arrears isn’t a ‘huge issue’.
Housing and Property Committee Chair Devon Watson admits the number is high, but insists ‘people are continuing to pay their rent’.
Despite a cost of living crisis, the council says it hasn’t seen ‘a large increase’ from previous months.
Councillor Watson added that it’s ‘important’ residents pay as the money covers issues like mould and building new homes:
"We're not a pet toilet", says Castletown tearoom
A tearoom in the south of the Island is asking dog owners to help it with a wee problem.
Charity defends dog muzzles after criticism
An Island animal charity has defended putting muzzles on dogs, after hearing people were getting negative comments for the practice.
Seal released back into wild after being given the all-clear
The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a video of a seal making its way back into the wild after being given the all-clear.
Appeal after car damaged at golf links
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged two weeks ago.
Bidder pays £500 for £10 note
One of the first £10 notes on the Island has sold for £500.
Thousands of government workers on zero-hour contracts
The government's revealed it employs almost 5,000 people on zero-hour contracts.
New moves to prevent phone fraud
The Island's telecoms regulator says it's issuing new guidance to companies to stop fraudsters using fake phone numbers.
TT competitor jailed over child rape
A TT, MGP and Classic TT competitor has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of raping a child.
