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The Island's biggest local authority is taking the threat posed by swine flu very seriously.
Douglas Corporation is holding seminars and providing extra training for its staff, and is concentrating on two areas of what it calls 'grave concern'.
Leader of the Council David Christian says contingency plans have been drawn up to ensure refuse collection and cremation services can continue, in the even of large numbers of employees being off work:
Festival of Motoring 'dream rides' take place today
Cars will be on Douglas Promenade between 12pm and 3pm
Drop-in session offers support for households ahead of rising winter costs
Support service says finances will be stretched for some over the coming months
Number of bus services 'at risk' today
No reason given by Bus Vannin
Check in advance which polling stations are accessible
Voters can now use any in their constituency
