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News around Isle of Man

Green Lanes Temporary Closure

The Department of Infrastructure has taken the decision to close Ballaugh Plantation Road, Ballaugh from a point adjacent to the Ravensdale/Ballaugh Plantation Car Park to the junction with the Druidale Rd and Governor Lochs Road, Braddan from the West…

Isle of Man Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme – Annual Report 2010/11

The Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme has published its annual review for the 2010/11 financial year on the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading website www.gov.im/oft.

Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading – “Scams” Week

Of all the issues of concern raised with the Office of Fair Trading by consumers “scams” are the most frequent. They come by all forms of communication – letter, email, ‘phone calls, texts and fax and they affect consumers of all ages and circ…

Replacement or Extension of Dwellings in the Countryside – DoI Seeks Your Views on Planning Policy

One of the most contentious planning issues that the Isle of Man faces and has to deal with on a regular basis, concerns the replacement or extension of dwellings in the countryside.