Flat Stage Will Suit Cavendish in Stage One of Tour De France
Mark Cavendish will be looking to take stage one of the Tour De France today, which will see him, race from Rotterdam to Brussels.
Cav is chasing the Green Jersey and a win today will be crucial for him.
It’s a long stage at 223km but it’s relatively flat and will suit his major strength of sprinting.
Tomorrow’s stage will see him race from Brussels to Spa, it’s a rugged course which will provide some challenges for Cav.
Bridge work closes part of Raad ny Foillan
The Department of Infrastructure says delays to work replacing old rail bridges means a popular footpath in the west of the Island will be shut until May.
FOI request reveals number of drivers caught using mobiles
Police say around one person a week is caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel.
Commissioners turn down stadium gym proposals
Onchan Commissioners say they're not interested in a proposal to open a gym in Onchan Pleasure Park's stadium.
Reused items from tip raise £31,000 for good causes
The Southern Civic Amenity Site says it will be giving £31,000 to good causes this year.
Angling club disbands after 75 years
An Island angling club says it's disbanding after more than 75 years.
Ned scores A* in Manx, Island's highest exam mark - and a year early!
A student at QEII High School in Peel is celebrating - after getting the highest grade in his Manx exam, which he took a year early!
DEFA won't reveal Silverdale rent cost
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it won't reveal how much a café in the south of the Island costs to rent - because it's commercially sensitive.
Weed spraying to get underway in Onchan
Onchan commissioners say they'll start weed spraying around the district soon.
