A Garff MHK says she's "optimistic" that there'll be positive news about school catchment areas in Onchan.
Daphne Caine will quiz the Education and Children Minister in the House of Keys today about whether he'll be reviewing the primary school borders.
It's after concerns were raised that the intakes between Ashley Hill and Onchan Primary are out of kilter - with the latter getting more pupils.
Mrs Caine says "common sense" needs to prevail:
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12-seater ferry to Cumbria coming soon?
A new "minibus" ferry could soon be running from Cumbria to the Isle of Man.
Lifeboat launched to help fishing boat
Port St Mary's lifeboat crew was called to help a fishing boat earlier.
Smartmeter alert problem now fixed, says Manx Utilities
Manx Utilities says it's now solved problems that sent users false alerts about their smartmeter balance.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
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