Farmers are to get £1.2 million of government help after this year's hot summer and drought conditions.
This week, Tynwald members backed a scheme to help those affected by the heatwave between May and July.
Anyone in agriculture who suffered losses has until the end of this month to apply for a grant from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
The payouts will help with the costs of replacing livestock and crops.
Heritage charity says it won’t back election candidates
Manx National Heritage is asking candidates to leave it out of their election campaigns.
King honours two families of Manx officers killed in line of duty
The family of two Manx police officers who died in the line of duty have been recognised by the King.
Pilates world record attempt raised £22k for charity
The Island's Pilates World Record Attempt raised a total of £22,000 for 22 different Island charities.
Fisherman distracts seal with tasty treat
A local fisherman's been seen distracting a seal with a tasty snack while giving it a helping hand.
Alarm raised after broken glass left on beach
A concerned citizen has voiced her outrage on social media after cleaning up a whole bag of broken glass from a popular beach in Douglas.
Last gig of summer for beach stage
One of the west's newest summer attractions comes to a close tomorrow.
No info on UK government paying for immigrant housing here
The Treasury says it doesn't have any information about the UK government paying Manx companies to house immigrants.
Chance to get your hands on rare Rod Organ piece
A limited edition print of Joey Dunlop by one of motorsport's best-known artists will go under the hammer this weekend.
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