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Douglas Borough Council to set 2012-2013 rate levy
Douglas Borough Council is to hold a special meeting of the Council on Friday January 27 to set the rate levy for the 2012-2013 financial year. The meeting will begin at 10.30am when Council leader Councillor David Christian JP will …
Competitions see businesses and boat owners go overboard
Douglas Mayor Ritchie McNicholl hosted a reception to present the awards for the Best-Dressed Boat and Best-Dressed Business Christmas competitions, the former organised by Douglas Development Partnership in
CELTON MANX SUPPORTS DOUGLAS HEADLINE EVENTS
Celton Manx and Douglas Borough Council are teaming up to host two of Douglas’ most high-profile events in 2011. Celton Manx will be the main sponsor of the
Council Leader calls for review of capital scheme priorities
Douglas Borough Council leader David Christian has called for an urgent review of capital scheme priorities after he and fellow members expressed deep concern over the external appearance
Praise for Council’s parks and gardens
More than 750,000 bedding plants have been grown and in excess of 400 hanging baskets prepared at Douglas Borough Council’s Ballaughton Nursery to create the floral displays across
Tram-tastic turnout for tramway’s 135th anniversary celebration
More than 150 passengers rode in a five-tram cavalcade on Sunday August 7 to celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Douglas horse tram service. In fine weather and with
New chapter for Henry Bloom Noble Library
The Island’s only public library to provide eBooks and audio eBooks, the Henry Bloom Noble Library in Douglas, now offers more than 600 titles for downloading. The service was
Celebrating 135 years of the Douglas horse tram service
Sunday August 7, 2011 marks the 135th anniversary of the Douglas horse tram service. Douglas Borough Council will be celebrating with a cavalcade of trams departing from Strathallan
First Manx Royal Artillery Association medal holder honoured by Mayor of Douglas
The first Manxman to receive the Royal Artillery Association (RAA) medal, Willie Kneale, has been honoured by Douglas Mayor Ritchie McNicholl. The Mayor presented Mr Kneale, 79, with a
Fun day attracts record numbers
Record numbers turned out for Douglas Borough Council’s fun day on July 24 in Noble’s Park. Fine weather and a wide range of attractions that included a green zone
