Dredging rivers in Douglas unlikely following flooding

That's the admission from the Manx Utilities Authority which is responsible for the rivers Douglas, Dhoo and Glass:

 

 

Millions of pounds worth of damage was caused to businesses - particularly around the Hills Meadow area - last year and there are fears they could be hit again if something isn't done. 

 

It's led to calls for the rivers to be dredged - however chairman Alf Cannan says this isn't on the cards: