Several stores on Michael Street in Peel were forced to close this morning due to a power cut in the area.
Many shops were unable to trade as their electronic tills were out of action.
It's not known what caused the problem but MEA engineers have been at the scene and it's understood the vast majority of supplies were restored in the late morning.
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Treasury minister says meeting the living wage has been a goal for years
Infrastructure minister insists school buses will not be scrapped
Dr Michelle Haywood says some routes could become normal services, where capacity allows
Braddan Commissioners says social housing roof works doubled in costÂ
It was one of a number of issues discussed at its monthly public meeting
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Alex Allinson responds to concerns over GDP and GNP figures
