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.
Technical problems cancel two ferry sailings
The Steam Packet Company says a technical issue means a ferry crossing has been called off tonight.
MHK asks minister about workplace searches
Were workplace searches raised during a government consultation about annual leave and rest breaks?
Your chance to own a WWII jeep
There's a chance to own a classic vehicle which helped win World War II this weekend.
No date for NSC tile fix yet, says minister
Education Minister Daphne Caine says she can't give any details about when the NSC's pool tiles will be fixed.
Witness appeal after Port Erin burglary at the weekend
Did you spot anyone acting suspiciously in Port Erin at the weekend?
Annual visitor numbers rise seven percent to 352k
Visit Isle of Man says the Island welcomed 352,301 visitors last year - up almost seven per cent on 2024.
Number of Onchan roads closed this week
A number of roads on an estate in Onchan are closed this week.
New date announced for Viking longboat races
Peel's annual Viking showcase will take place at the end of August after weather meant it was postponed at the weekend.
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