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Local residents eager for a Christmas bargain descended on a new high street discount chain store in Douglas at the weekend.
Saturday saw the grand opening of Dealz, which is part of the Poundland group.
Store manager Ian Bateman told Marian Kenny Douglas isn't the only place where Dealz has physically filled the void left by Woolworths, his former employer:
Trade is good, but it's still a struggle to make a profit, says local business
Comes after calls for gov't to do more to help hospitality sector
Villiers Square development plans approved
Two buildings proposed for the site
Developer offers Newson's building to government 'free of charge'
But government minister thinks it wouldn't be appropriate to accept
Financial education course launched through UCM
Two-year course combines various qualifications
TT races have 'inevitable impact' on local businesses, says DfE
Department encourages businesses to get in touch with concerns
Hospitality bosses to attend 'call to arms' meeting
Private event being held at Creg ny Baa today
