Mark Cavendish will be returning to the Isle Of Man without a medal.
The 23 year old and his partner Bradley Wiggins finished equal eighth in the Olympic track cycling Madison event in Beijing this morning.
The Laxey star made a sprint through the field with 30 laps left out of the 200, but Wiggins was unable to keep the attack going.
Team GB coach speaking from Beijing said that Wiggins was tired and showing signs of fatigue after already taking two gold medals this week.
13 arrested in drink-drive campaign
Police are reminding people not to drink or do drugs before getting behind the wheel this Christmas.
Laxey road shut until January
A road in Laxey has closed for work - and will reopen at the end of next month.
Former Motor Museum goes on the market
If you ever wanted to own your own motor museum on the TT course, now's your chance!
No Onchan Park plan, say commissioners
There'll be no new overall plan for Onchan Pleasure Park - but individual improvements will go ahead.
Laxey campsite to get campervan improvements
Garff Commissioners are considering expanding campervan facilities at Laxey campsite.
Local authority: don't suffer in silence at Xmas
Commissioners in the south of the Island say you needn't suffer in silence if you're struggling financially this Christmas.
Government reminder over salt bins
Have you passed the salt without noticing?
Weather warning in place for high tides
A yellow weather warning remains in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
