Visitor numbers for this year's Southern 100 races have risen by more than seven per cent, according to the Steam Packet.
A total of 9,927 passengers arrived by sea for the event, up from 9,272 last year.
Motorcycle arrivals increased by nearly eight per cent, while foot passenger numbers were up more than 16 per cent.
Organisers say the figures highlight the Southern 100's growing appeal and its contribution to the Island's visitor economy.
Copyright laws for foreign TV broadcasts must wait till post-election
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First national risk assessment to look at nuclear weapons
An Island regulator has published the first national risk assessment about the financing of nuclear weapons.
Milntown to launch new wedding and events venue
Milntown Estate is celebrating a new chapter as it announces a new wedding and events venue.
Island hosting major maritime conference this week
A huge event this week will see business leaders from the maritime sector gathering together.
Island students win award for innovative soil product
A team of Island students have won the Sustainable Innovation Award at an entrepreneurial event in Latvia.
Regulator streamlines rules on financial penalties for individuals
The Island's gambling regulator says it's streamlined new regulations that would allow it to take action against individuals as well as companies.
Commissioners say developer's withdrawn from tennis facility plans
Onchan commissioners say a developer's pulled out of creating a padel tennis facility.
Last chance to sign up for KPMG fundraising relay
There's still time to register your team for a fundraising relay run along Douglas promenade this week.
