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Plans for a major new project in east Douglas have been 'wholeheartedly welcomed' by one of the area's MHKs.

Chris Robertshaw believes the £25 million Quayside North development - featuring restaurants, cinema screens, apartments, shops and a hotel - could bring opportunities concurrent with plans to transform the town centre.

The works will also see the existing bus station on Lord Street renovated into a modern 'transport hub' for the capital.

Mr Robertshaw says although plans have still not been formally approved, they should be fully embraced:

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