An Island charity is warning gamblers that taking a punt isn’t the way to pay for Christmas.
GamCare Isle of Man says that many people are tempted to gamble over the festive season in some cases in order to try and fund it.
An affiliated partner of GamCare UK, the charity was commissioned by the Mental Health Service to provide free and confidential counselling and support to anyone affected by the problem.
Deputy manager Lyndsey Smart is encouraging people in need to get help:
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
Biker in UK hospital after Mountain crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash on the Mountain Road yesterday afternoon.
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