The Scottish Widows Parish Walk started at 8am with a record number of entrants attempting to walk all the way around the Isle of Man is less than 24 hours.
Olympic Silver medal winner Roger Black started the race at the N.S.C.
Over 1,700 people signed up for the endurance challenge including 3FM's Kevin Ford and Ben Sowrey.
Kevin Ford is doing it to raise money for breakthrough breast cancer. Kev told us that it is feeling hot out there but he still aims to complete the walk in under 20 hours.
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MHK to query gas buying for power generation
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Yoga studio applies for sign permission
A yoga studio in Douglas has applied for retrospective planning permission for signs outside the building.
Yacht club worries over lifeboat retirement
A yacht club based in the south of the Island says it has reservations about Port St Mary losing one of its lifeboats.
One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years
Douglas Council says it's had 13 complaints about cyclists in almost four years.
New ministerial post created by chief minister
The Isle of Man has a new ministerial job - and a minister to go with it.
Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month
The world's largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas for almost a fortnight next month.
Stay safe for Hop Tu Naa tonight
Police are asking trick or treaters to make sure they can be seen tonight.
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