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Guernsey air bridge returning for half-term

Manx residents will have the chance to make a trip to Guernsey over the October half-term.
'Over 90 reports of Covid breaches in eight weeks'

Police say they've had more than 90 reports of people breaching Covid laws in just eight weeks.
More than 1,500 on dentist waiting list

The Department of Health and Social Care says more than 1,500 people on the Island are waiting to be allocated an NHS dentist.
Findings of racial equality survey published

Sixty per cent of ethnic minorities on the Island think racism is still a problem here, a survey's shown.
Keep kids safe on Roblox, TikTok and Fortnite

A huge cybersafety event gets underway on Monday, but will be held online because of Covid-19.
Steadman calls IOM her 'favourite place to relax'

A UK actress says the Isle of Man is her favourite place to relax.
Determined Dylan aims to walk half marathon

A young Island boy who's inspired many with his fundraising efforts this year is taking on another mammoth challenge.
Two to contest Onchan by-election

Onchan residents will go to the polls next month to elect a new local authority member.

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Local communications firm completes rebrand

A local company has created a new brand identity.
Business Improvement scheme to help businesses become 'digitally enabled'

Changes to a government support initiative for local companies are aiming to help businesses become more digitally enabled.
People encouraged to apply for MT scheme

Charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for an award scheme from Manx Telecom.
Unemployment falls in August

Unemployment and the number of job vacancies on Island has fallen.
KPMG launches online relocation hub

KPMG has launched a new service to support those looking to relocate to Manx shores.
DFE seeking non-executive chairs

The Department for Enterprise has begun its search for two senior figures to join its executive agencies.
Zurich International campaign to tackle climate change

Island employees of Zurich International will launch a campaign looking to highlight the need for urgent action to tackle climate change.
Firm to receive prestigious award?

A financial advisory firm on Island could be in line for a prestigious industry award.

Coronavirus: NHS app does not work with more than 60,000 daily tests in England, developers suggest

The developers of the new NHS coronavirus tracing app have suggested that more than 60,000 tests carried out in England yesterday - just under a third of the total - cannot be linked to its systems.
COVID-19 curfew land: Where late-night chicken wings result in a police warning

It's 10.40pm and a man has just bought some chicken wings in Oldham.
Witness appeal after attempted abduction of two girls in Bolton

Police have appealed for witnesses after a man attempted to abduct two young girls.
Coronavirus: 1,700 Manchester students told to isolate after coronavirus outbreak

Hundreds of university students in Manchester have been told to isolate after 127 tested positive for coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Two million global deaths 'not impossible' even with vaccine, warns WHO

The number of global coronavirus deaths could reach two million before a vaccine is found and widely used, the World Health Organisation has warned.
Canadian man who claimed to be IS killer charged with lying about terrorism

A Canadian man who claimed he was an Islamic State killer has been charged with lying about his terrorist activity.
Charlie Hebdo: Terror investigation after attacks near magazine's former offices in Paris

French terrorism authorities are investigating an attack that wounded two journalists near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

Russell Watson on beating two brain tumours and touring 20 years after The Voice

"He's not what he used to be, is he?"
Selena Gomez shows off kidney transplant scar in swimwear shot

Selena Gomez has revealed a scar on her inner thigh, which was left following a kidney transplant three years ago.
Evel Knievel's son sues Disney over Toy Story 4 character

Evel Knievel's son is suing Disney over a daredevil character in the animated film Toy Story 4.

Russian GP Practice Three: Lewis Hamilton hits the front in Sochi

Lewis Hamilton hit the top of the timesheet for the first time on a potentially-historic weekend for F1's world champion in final practice at the Russian Grand Prix.
Knight falls after England rebuild LIVE!

Over-by-over commentary and in-play match highlights from the third T20 at Derby. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket and the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
Ruben Dias: Manchester City in talks with Benfica over centre-back

Manchester City are in talks with Benfica over the signing of centre-back Ruben Dias.

Royal London pursues £500m LV= tie-up to forge 'mutual champion'

Royal London is pursuing a takeover of its fellow financial services provider, LV=, in a deal that would create a 'mutual champion' with nearly 10m customers across the UK.
Coronavirus: Borrowing records smashed as Sunak prepares to splash more cash

The Treasury borrowed the third-highest sum for any month on record in August, according to official figures - as the chancellor prepares to unleash his latest support for the coronavirus-hit economy.
Coronavirus: The workers most at risk of losing out as focus turns to 'viable' jobs

Rishi Sunak could not have been more stark.

Rail workers suspended after 'man cave' found under railway

Three men have been accused of creating a "man cave" underneath New York's Grand Central station.
Evel Knievel's son sues Disney over Toy Story 4 character

Evel Knievel's son is suing Disney over a daredevil character in the animated film Toy Story 4.
Beaked whale smashes diving record with 'amazing' 4-hour stint under water

Scientists studying the world's deepest diving mammal were left twiddling their thumbs when timing a dive off the coast of North Carolina.