MGP trader's praise for government over compensation for lost days

News Home More from Isle of Man News Picture credit: Manx Radio 50% refund on pitch costs after event is cut short Traders at the TT Grandstand will be refunded 50 percent of their pitch fees after the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT was cut short. It’s welcome news for businesses who lost out on three days of trade after the race programme was condensed to beat bad weather. Race organisers made the decision to complete the race schedule on Tuesday instead of tomorrow (28 August) after reviewing the forecast. You can find out more HERE . Government’s decision has drawn praise from the event's longest serving refreshment provider Ian Davison who told Manx Radio it's the quietest he's ever known the event: Manx Radio has invited the Steam Packet Company to respond. More from Isle of Man News Prediction markets 'could be next big sector' on the Isle of Man Betting platform popular in US but regulations have prevented UK growth New app hopes to connect injured motorcycle riders 'In the first weeks you get messages and then it stops' Chance to watch partial lunar eclipse tomorrow Early birds will see a red coloured moon Red Devils to descend over Douglas Beach Parachute display was due to be part of Classic TT celebrations