Coastguards were called to Ramsey last night to deal with an oil pollution incident.
Officers from Douglas and Ramsey were called to the harbour after reports oil had been spilled into the sea.
However, the incident - which happened shortly before 11pm - was less serious than first thought.
Douglas coastguards stood down while their northern colleagues dealt with the spill.
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.
