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DED delighted by TV proposals

Minister welcomes That's Media's plans

The Department of Economic Development says it's delighted That's Media has expressed its intention to create Manx television station.

The media group, the UK's largest local TV licence operator, made the announcement last week during the Celtic Media Festival.

That's Media is working in partnership with the Isle of Media initiative - it's hoping to bring jobs and boost the local media industry.

DED Minister Lawrence Skelly says it's an exciting development - he thinks the Island has great potential for creating its own televison:     

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