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:
Resurfacing work means month-long road closure
Roadworks will close a section of road at Injebreck for a month.
Benefits fraudster had three undeclared jobs
A man fraudulently claimed more than £14,000 in benefits after failing to tell the Treasury he was working.
Port St Mary goes to the polls
Polls are open in Port St Mary as a by-election gets underway today.
Delays revealed in child safeguarding inquiries
Delays in safeguarding inquiries about children who may be at risk are getting longer, according to figures from Manx Care.
Minister hopes air traffic problems now solved
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he hopes this year will see an end to short airport closures because of staff shortages.
Poyll Dooey march planned for the weekend
Organisers are inviting people to take part in a demonstration this weekend against developing a beauty spot in Ramsey.
Commissioner accused of data breaches
Onchan commissioners will have to wait to pass a motion forcing one of its members to apologise for a data breach.
Cat lands man in court over ammo offences
A businessman has found himself in court after a cat triggered an alarm at his home.
