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Soapbox Derby raises thousands for charity

This year's Soapbox Derby in Douglas has raised thousands of pounds for the Firefighters Charity.

It's title sponsor - Microgaming PlayItForward - has announced the event generated £3,000 for the cause.

The occasion, now in its sixth year, saw 30 racers take the slopes in a wacky variety of contraptions including karts, bath tubs and wine bottles.

Microgaming is thanking the organisers, company volunteers and all those who made donations.

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