People seeking abortions will have 'safe zones' to stop them being harassed or intimidated.
It's after the House of Keys debated clauses in Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson's Abortion Reform Bill yesterday.
The zones will be around hospitals, clinics and the homes of medical staff - and anti-abortion protestors will face prosecution if they target vulnerable women or staff in the zones.
The bill has now completed its clauses stage and will move on to its third reading.
Free period products law receives Royal Assent
Free period products are set to become more accessible on the Isle of Man following the announcement of Royal Assent at Tynwald earlier this month.
How are Islanders supported while waiting for benefits?
A Peel MHK will ask about help for those whose benefits claims are still being processed.
Specialist vans to survey Isle of Man roads next month
The Department of Infrastructure says you may notice some unusual vans driving around the Island next month.
Great Laxey Wheel upgrades to see old ticket office removed
An old ticket office in Laxey will be knocked down ahead of new work.
MHK to question plans for improving Island's mental health services
Will mental health services be improved on the Isle of Man?
Colby Glen path shut until next April
A popular footpath in the south of the Island will remain closed until next April.
If you Trick Or Treat, don't trouble the street!
If you're going trick or treating this Hop-tu-Naa, police are warning you not to get carried away.
German newspaper says hello from the Island - and Queen Victoria
A leading German newspaper is urging its readers to sample the delights of the Isle of Man.
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