Tests on water quality on the Island's beaches will get underway in around two weeks' time.
The bathing water testing will check for E Coli and Intestinal Enterococci levels
The measurements and sampling will start on Tuesday, May 6 at Derbyhaven, Douglas, Peel, Gansey, Laxey, Port Grenaugh, Port Lewaigue, Port Skillion and Port Soderick.
They'll be done by the Environmental Protection Unit at the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Part of TT course shuts from today
Work on the TT course means a road closure in the west of the Island this week.
Ice cream firm faces "diabetic" ban on packaging
An Island ice cream company says it's been banned from using the word "diabetic" on its packaging.
Roadworks mean temporary speed limits on TT course
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary speed limits on parts of the TT course next week.
Bushy's unveils this year's TT t-shirt
The countdown to TT is now firmly on, with the unveiling of this year's Bushy's TT t-shirt!
Record low sunshine in February, says Met Office
The Island's winter was the third-wettest on record, according to the Met Office's data.
Island actor treats movie fans to special wedding proposal!
Island-based actor John Rhys-Davies has been caught on camera making a wedding proposal extra-special for two fans of Lord of the Rings.
DOI needs to come to table to end bus strike, says union
The Island's Trades Union Council says the ball is now in the Department of Infrastructure's court when it comes to more industrial action on the buses.
Temporary speed limits on Ballamodha this week
There'll be temporary speed restrictions on one of the South's key routes this week.
