A local advocate has announced he'll be standing in Douglas North in the general election.
Damian Ciappelli says he's made the decision because he feels the Island needs a government which is more financially responsible.
In his priorities he lists improving healthcare, addressing the housing crisis, and protecting reliable air and sea links.
The general election is due to go ahead on Thursday, September 24.
Private GP conference in Santon next month
An event in Santon later this year will bring together healthcare professionals from across the UK.
Revamped holes would ease Peel course congestion, says club
Planners will decide the fate of a proposed extension to Peel's golf course next week.
Mountain Road WON'T close today, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be no road closure on the Mountain today.
Chilly forecast means move for chilli festival
The food may be hot - but the weather means a chilli festival is swapping dates this weekend.
Hunt for fly-tippers who dumped white goods
Police are investigating after a fly-tipping incident in the west of the Island.
Final Mountain Road MGP closure today
The Mountain Road is due to shut today as race equipment is cleared away after Manx Grand Prix.
Two candidates to battle out Marown by-election
Marown will be going back to the polls in October - this time for a local authority by-election.
Barclays Bank to remove three cash machines
Barclays Bank has announced that three ATMs will be removed across the Island later this year.
