"It would kick-start the economy better than any marina"
A former, long-standing member of Ramsey Town Commissioners has bemoaned the Douglas-centric focus of the Manx government.
Richard Radcliffe was a panellist at an 'Any Questions' event held in Ramsey Town Hall recently, which was broadcast on Manx Radio's Perspective programme.
Mr Radcliffe was asked "if there is any way of making the northern powerhouse attractive enough that things 'start buzzing' up there".
His response?
Cooil Road closed due to RTC
Police dealing with an incident in the area
RNLI launches Mayday fundraising campaign as Island landmarks light up
Douglas Promenade and Ramsey Swing Bridge to glow yellow in support of lifesaving charity
Risk assessment on Virtual Assets carried out
Money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks evaluated in process
Tynwald motion seeks review of current law and practice covering fixed penalty parking fines
It has been claimed serial offenders have racked up big fines
Police appeal for witnesses into Mountain Road crash
Local man transferred to UK for treatment as a result of his injuries