The Isle of Man is now recognized as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).
That's according to the Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force, which shows Manx waters meet the criteria.
IMMAs are discreet areas of habitat, important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be managed for conservation.
The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch says it's delighted to have the Island officially known as an important area for cetaceans.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in '24 at Villa Marina!
Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland will be playing the Isle of Man later this year.
Police still looking for stolen car from Douglas
Police say they are still looking for a stolen vehicle.
Planning submitted for new mobile classrooms for two schools
The Department of Education has applied to put mobile classrooms at two Island schools.
Infrastructure Minister says department is dealing with boy racers
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department is coming for boy racers, with new laws to combat noisy vehicles.
Charity holding suicide prevention training in June
Training is being offered to those who want to help prevent deaths from suicide next month.
Manx resident caught-up in Georgian protests
An Island resident caught up in protests in Georgia says he's been questioned by police - who couldn't understand his Manx identification.
Hebridean Sky cruise ship arrives today
The west of the Island is getting its first visit of the year from a cruise ship today.
Number of children who committed crimes after police intervention not known, says MHK
The Island's Justice Minister says she doesn't know how many children have committed offences after interventions from the police early action team.
