Fewer people travelled through the Island’s airport in August according to new statistics.
Ronaldsway saw a three per cent decline from the previous month, signifying a three-month downward trend.
Compared with last year, almost 2000 less people passed through the airport in August.
The UK has seen similar falls in numbers – officials are attributing the shortfalls to the London Olympics, which influenced many people to stay at home over the summer period to enjoy the games.
Woman releases fundraising poetry book
A book of poetry has been published by a local author in aid of cancer charities.
Castletown hosts tin bath racing
There'll be road closures in central Castletown today as the World Tin Bath Championships get underway.
Mountain Road closed for skateboarding today
The northern end of the Mountain Road will be shut for much of today.
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
Cruise ship makes first stop of week
A cruise ship is making the first of three visits to the Isle of Man in a week this morning.
Tin bath races mean bus diversions tomorrow
Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption in the south of the Island tomorrow as an iconic Manx sporting event gets underway.
MHK wants backing for changes to Tynwald members' pay
Do pay structures for Tynwald members need looking at again?
Storage firm announces closure
A storage business in Crosby says it's shutting its doors later this month.
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