The TT festival is in full swing and local traders are hoping to do some of their best business of the year.
Compared to last year's centenary event, TT 2008 has been a slightly quieter affair, but how much has this been reflected in takings?
Martin Brunnschweiler, who operates Bushy's tent on Douglas promenade, says things have picked up, after a shaky start:
Additional ways to generate income from ferry terminal could be explored
Liverpool facility's annual running costs are just over £700,000
MHK calls for minimum wage rise to be implemented in phases
Julie Edge's motion seeks to split upcoming 9.9% increase
Fears planned changes to government's first time buyers schemes will 'fall by the wayside'
There are concerns they've been proposed too close to the end of the current administration
Consultation opens on proposed changes to punishments for some driving offences
This consultation seeks views on realigning UK and Manx maximum penalties
