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Prom parking supports local shops

DoI says it'll boost local economy

Free disk parking being offered on part of the Douglas promenade walkway over the festive period should help boost the Manx economy - according to Infrastructure Officials. 

Until Monday 8 January the area between the War Memorial and the Bottleneck has become a free zone, giving extra space to Christmas shoppers for up to two hours.

Infrastructure Minister, Ray Harmer, says his department wants to encourage people to support retailers during a busy part of the year.

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