Retail in Douglas is ‘going in the right direction’ – with a number of new businesses opening their doors.
Development manager Chris Pycroft has cited a boom of businesses towards the main shopping area in recent months.
The number of empty units in the town has fallen to 9.8 per cent compared to this time last year.
Chris tells us that things are finally on the up following a long period of downturn:
Petition against 20mph limits tops 1,600 names
An online petition against the introduction of 20mph speed limits has attracted more than 1,600 signatures - as Douglas and Onchan prepare to change in the next few weeks.
Azul's the squawk of the town!
A missing parrot has been returned to its owner after his adventures around Onchan!
Former TT merchandise firm applies to be dissolved
A former TT merchandise company has applied to be dissolved.
Police hunt Andreas toilet vandals
Police are investigating after a vandalism attack in the north of the Island.
57 empty council homes in the capital
Douglas Council says it has 57 empty rental properties - but more than half need work.
Keys to hear questions over housing bill
Why has a bill on housing been removed from the legislative programme?
MHK wants info about delayed ferry sailing
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse will ask about a delayed ferry in the House of Keys today.
Fairy school now open!
A school for the little people is now open in Ramsey.
