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The introduction of a new control system at the Ballasalla level crossing is reducing waiting times and enhancing the flow of traffic in the area. The system uses software that releases the barriers at the crossing as soon as the train has passed through. This saves road users approximately 60 to 70 seconds in waiting time.
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The Isle of Man Constabulary has announced that it is to lead a six-month trial of body-worn video (BWV) cameras, with the pilot scheme set to begin at this year’s TT Festival. Initially twelve cameras will be used in the trial, with potential to include other agencies such as the Fire and Rescue Service and the Prison Service as the pilot scheme progresses.
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Formal tenders are to be sought by DEFA from operators wishing to run the Island’s meat plant or to provide equivalent services from alternative on-Island premises. The plant requires an annual Government subvention, in 2016 this rose to £1.3 million.
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Work on a major highway (Lezayre Road in Ramsey) improvement scheme has been put on hold for 12 months. It will be reviewed with the intention of starting again after the 2018 TT Festival.
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Douglas Borough Council is reminding traders in the town centre that from June 30 2017 it will no longer issue licences for A-boards and that any existing advertising boards will not be permitted to remain on the public highway in the borough after that date.
2018 Work to rejuvenate Castle Street retail areas will start early next year. The investment is aimed at supporting the Manx economy by continuing the award-winning work carried out in Strand Street and Regent Street. The project team has started the design and consultation elements of the scheme and work is programmed to start on site in January 2018.
On the 19th May the OFT was made aware of a telephone scam after concerned residents contacted Manx Telecom. The caller claims to be carrying out a broadband coverage survey, using familiar names such as ‘BT’ and ‘OFCOM’, and may ask you to log on to your computer. In reality, the caller is simply trying to obtain your personal and/ or financial details to enable them to carry out further fraudulent activities. www.gov. im/oft
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