 
                                    Bus drivers are out in force today manning picket lines around the Island.
They’re armed with placards and letters to hand out to the public at the bus stations in Douglas, Ramsey and Port Erin.
Today marks the first day of three days of strike action after negotiations over drivers’ terms and conditions failed.
The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure says it has had reports of intimidation at the picket in Douglas which has had an impact on some scheduled services.
This protestor, who's supporting drivers, told us he didn’t think people should be going to work or school today:
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                                         Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
            Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets 
         MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
            MEDS phone line to be down temporarily 
         Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
            Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance 
         Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
            Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe 
         How will Manx Care reduce the number of negligence claims?
            How will Manx Care reduce the number of negligence claims? 
         Manx Language Festival to be held next week
            Manx Language Festival to be held next week 
         Manxman sailings in doubt from tomorrow
            Manxman sailings in doubt from tomorrow
         Car falls down steep bank on Mountain Road
            Car falls down steep bank on Mountain Road
         
                             
                             
                            