A Douglas South MHK is praising his constituents' community spirit following a 'positive' meeting about the future of The Pinewood Pub.
The watering hole in Pulrose closed last week with Heron and Brearley blaming "shifting consumer trends".
Sparked by Bill Malarkey 60 residents have now come together to discuss the potential future of the building and have formed a small interim committee which will hold discussions with the brewery.
Mr Malarkey says all is not lost:
13 arrested in drink-drive campaign
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Laxey road shut until January
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Former Motor Museum goes on the market
If you ever wanted to own your own motor museum on the TT course, now's your chance!
No Onchan Park plan, say commissioners
There'll be no new overall plan for Onchan Pleasure Park - but individual improvements will go ahead.
Laxey campsite to get campervan improvements
Garff Commissioners are considering expanding campervan facilities at Laxey campsite.
Local authority: don't suffer in silence at Xmas
Commissioners in the south of the Island say you needn't suffer in silence if you're struggling financially this Christmas.
Government reminder over salt bins
Have you passed the salt without noticing?
Weather warning in place for high tides
A yellow weather warning remains in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
