UK chains shutting Manx stores
There's concern among Manx shoppers, in the wake of several UK brands announcing they're to close down Douglas branches.
Entertainment chain HMV will shut its doors next year.
It's also understood Mothercare is to close in December - meanwhile camping store Millets has plans to relocate from the Strand Shopping Centre.
Manx Radio has been gathering opinion in Strand Street:
Drug trafficker jailed for 12 years
Liam Dunne of Merseyside attempted to evade arrest
Teachers will be paid for snow day
An all-staff email from DESC had raised concerns for some members of staff
Minimum Wage: Details of business support to be unveiled in Tynwald
Businesses expected to be impacted by April's increase to the hourly rate
Man who strangled and abused ex-partner jailed
A man who admitted strangling his ex-partner has been jailed for more than two years