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Sixth day of no new Covid cases

Today marks the sixth day no new cases of Coronavirus have been detected on Island.
No new Covid cases for fifth day running

The Isle of Man has now gone five days in a row with no new Coronavirus cases identified.
Chips, Cheese & gravy day postponed

This year's Chips cheese & gravy day has been postponed.
Mountain Road closed until further notice

The Mountain Road is closed until further notice.
16 arrested during Xmas anti-drink drive campaign

Sixteen drivers were arrested over the festive period as Police carried out their anti-drink and drive campaign.
Those shielding should continue during 'transition period'

Those shielding during the lockdown should continue to do so during the transition period.
Some lockdown measures now eased

People can now meet with other households outdoors as long as they maintain social distancing and wear masks where possible.
Customer Service Champion competition postponed

The annual Customer Service Champion competition in Douglas has been delayed due to current restrictions.

Survey analyses lockdown impact on businesses

The majority of businesses which took part in a recent survey say they've been feeling the effects of the latest lockdown.
New CEO set to lead Island gaming firm

A new CEO has been appointed to the helm of an Island-based gaming firm.
Chamber to host virtual workshops for small businesses

The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce will host a series of virtual workshops aimed at helping out small and medium-sized businesses.
'We've listened to businesses' over support scheme changes

The Island's Treasury Minister says officials have 'listened to businesses' after making changes to the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme (CBSS).
KPMG merger to create Crown Dependencies Practice

KPMG has merged its operations on the Isle of Man and Channel Islands to form a single practice.
Appleby begins search for aspiring legal professionals

An Island law firm is once again beginning its search for the next generation of legal professionals.
MT giving backing to Samaritans helpline

Manx Telecom is giving backing to a vital service of Isle of Man Samaritans.
SolutionsHub appoints new gaming specialist

An Island firm has appointed a new Gaming Specialist.

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COVID-19: Harrowing reality of a coronavirus ward - where exhausted medics fight to keep patients alive and some don't make it

"We just all hope that we will live, and come out of it," says Tony Brown, a 73-year-old lorry driver, clinging to life in Barnet Hospital.
Micah Richards: 'There was a deep and dark side to my childhood'

Micah Richards has spoken of the "dark side" to his childhood after he faced police discrimination and witnessed a hammer attack that left him "scarred" for more than a decade.
'Ground-breaking' unmanned combat aircraft project in Northern Ireland

More than 100 jobs will be supported by production of a new unmanned combat aircraft in Northern Ireland.
COVID-19: Vaccine programme continues to expand with 32 new centres across England

More than 30 new vaccination centres are due to open in England this week as the drive continues to protect the population against COVID-19.

Mexico: 19 burned bodies found near town of Camargo on US border

Nineteen bodies have been found near a Mexican town on the US border which has seen a number of gang-related disputes in recent years.
COVID-19: Israel bans all passenger flights in and out of country

Israel is banning all passenger flights in and out of the country to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and prevent variants from getting a foothold among its population.
Is Trump's impeachment trial worth the trouble if it's likely to renew rancour and division?

The starting gun for Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is fired today with the Article Of Impeachment sent to the US Senate.

Carey Mulligan on The Dig: 'Platonic leads are very rare on screen… This is different'

When I suggest to the director of The Dig that a film about archaeology isn't usual blockbuster fare, he quite rightly reminds me that "Lara Croft and Indiana Jones were pretty big box office hits".
The White Tiger: Why the world has found a star in Adarsh Gourav

"It's the century of the brown man and the yellow man, and God save everybody else," asserts Balram Halwai, the servant-turned-entrepreneur whose rise we follow in The White Tiger, towards the end of the tale.
John Lennon was 'bubbling over with excitement' at UK return, letter shows

John Lennon was "bubbling over with excitement" about returning to the UK in a phone call the night before he was assassinated in New York, according to a newly released letter by his aunt.

England bowled out for 344, trailing by 37 LIVE!

Over-by-over commentary and in-play video clips from the second Test in Galle as England, 1-0 up, aim to wrap up the series. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Joe Root leads way for England with masterful second century of series

Joe Root continued his magnificent start to 2021 with his 19th Test century as England's second Test in Sri Lanka remained firmly in the balance.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Mikel Arteta unsure how long Arsenal captain will be out over 'personal issue'

Mikel Arteta is unsure when Pierre-Emerick Aubemeyang will return for Arsenal as the striker deals with a "personal issue".

Boohoo Group set to acquire collapsed Debenhams department store chain

Online fashion retailer Boohoo Group is set to acquire troubled department store chain Debenhams.
ASOS emerges as surprise frontrunner to clinch TopShop crown

ASOS, the online fashion retailer, has emerged as the surprise frontrunner to buy TopShop from the administrators to Sir Philip Green’s former high street empire.
Hollywood Bowl faces being skittled by investors in pay row

The boardroom pay chief at Hollywood Bowl is facing a shareholder backlash this week after the company decided to ignore the coronavirus crisis in its decision about incentive payouts to top executives.

Appeal after 'gentle soul' road safety officer Allan is 'kidnapped'

Road safety officer Allan has been "kidnapped" from his post and residents of Braemar are appealing for his return.
Donald Trump was fooled into talking to prankster pretending to be Piers Morgan, TV presenter says

A prankster pretending to be Piers Morgan managed to fool Donald Trump into thinking he was speaking to the real TV presenter.
Haggis launched to the edge of space in celebration of Burns Night

In honour of Burns Night, a packet of haggis has been launched to the edge of space for the first time.