Chief Minister says good news for Douglas
The proposed new development at Lord Street is much needed and will provide opportunities.
That's the view of Chief Minister Howard Quayle following a leak of the plans to Manx Radio on Thursday.
A £25 million hotel and cinema complex will be built subject to planning approval.
Howard Quayle says it ties in very nicely to the promenade scheme in a major boost to the building trade and Douglas:

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