College students will be pitting their trade skills against counterparts from Guernsey and Jersey next month.
The public's being invited to the 2026 Pan-Island Skills Test, hosted by University College Isle of Man on Friday, February 13.
Apprentices will compete in challenges involving a number of trades from bricklaying, to plumbing and electrical installation.
A new event this year involves trainee mechanics doing car diagnostic tests - you can find out more here.
Business organisations welcome cabinet reshuffle
Two local business organisations have welcomed today's cabinet reshuffle and say they hope for "constructive dialogue" with new Treasury Minister Chris Thomas.
No public reports of broken streetlights
Douglas Council says it hasn't had any public reports of broken streetlights on the prom, but found some during routine inspections.
New Infrastructure Minister says he'll pause 20mph rollout
The new infrastructure minister says one of his first priorities will be to pause the rollout of 20mph schemes across the Island.
Nominations open for Malew community spirit award
Do you live in Malew and know of someone with great community spirit?
Haywood asked to step down over 20mph zones, says letter
Chief Minister Alf Cannan asked Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood to resign over the rollout of 20mph zones and controversy about the Local Government Bill.
Tynwald committee will hear from senior DOI figures
A Tynwald committee will hear from senior figures in the Department of Infrastructure this week.
Michelle Haywood to be replaced by Tim Crookall as Infrastructure Minister
The government's announced Infrastructure Minister Dr Michelle Haywood has stepped down.
"Slower approach" to min wage rise planned by incoming minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan's announced plans to appoint Chris Thomas as treasury minister today.
