After four years of disputes, Douglas Borough Council has received planning permission for a complex of 48 apartments on Snaefell Road.
The authority has confirmed plans will require a number of trees bordering Manor Park to be removed, but assures residents that more will be planted in the area once the project has been completed.
Lead member for housing, Janet Thommeny, says people are in desperate need of the accommodation:
Gun questions for minister in Keys
An MHK wants to know how much has been spent on guns, ammunition and armed response training for the police.
Government gives £2.5 million international aid for Africa
The government has handed over £2.5 million in international aid.
Mountain Road to close for Keppel Gate repair work
The Department of Infrastructure says it needs to close part of the Mountain Road for a day next month.
Commissioners to appeal against 'undemocratic' Laxey Wheel plans
Garff commissioners say being left out of the planning process for a new visitor hub at the Laxey wheel is undemocratic.
Dusty on holiday at UK cattery
A cheeky hitchhiker will be spending the week in the UK after jumping into a van and travelling hundreds of miles.
Israelis added to sanctions list over human rights abuses
Two Israelis have been added to the Island's sanctions list in connection with violation of human rights.
Cycling race ready for streets of Castletown
Castletown residents are being reminded to move their vehicles on Sunday as a huge cycling roadrace gets underway.
T-Rex tickets now on sale
Tickets have gone on sale for an attempt to break a prehistoric world record in Peel this summer!
