Rogue traders are targeting the vulnerable.
That’s the message from the Office of Fair Trading after a number of complaints about construction industry contractors.
It says mistakes can be avoided if people get estimates and contact the Employer’s Federation beforehand.
Chairman David Quirk says it happens just before the summer season every year:
M&S to set up temporary foodhall during revamp
Marks and Spencer says its Douglas store will look a little different as work starts on the new foodhall.
Police schools team to focus on keeping children safe online
Do you know how to keep your child safe online, and on gaming platforms?
Plans for new Cafe on Nunnery grounds
Plans have been submitted for a new cafe building at the Nunnery estate.
1939 'Nazi TT' explored in new documentary
A new online documentary tells the story of what is calls "the Nazi TT" - when a German team scored victories immediately before the start of World War 2
Plans to turn old fisherman's hut into therapy business
A planning application's been submitted to convert a former fisherman's hut into a therapy facility.
123 roads needed traffic-calming work for 20mph zones, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says more than a hundred roads need work to support 20mph zones - but there's no money to make the changes.
American social superstar loves Manx knobs!
An American social media star has thanked a fan for sending him Manx sweets.
Woman sought after tyres dumped in village
Police are appealing for information about a woman driver who dumped tyres in Port St Mary.
