Police are urging people to report cold-callers, after one hapless man tried to sell trees to a householder who didn't have a garden.
Officers say they've had reports of coldcalling in Onchan - it's illegal to solicit for work by knocking on doors on the Island.
They're asking the public to be vigilant and keep an eye on any vulnerable neighbours
If someone calls at your door offering work, you can contact the Office of Fair Trading on 686500 or police.
Losses of Villa Gaiety doubled in 2023
The Villa Gaiety complex doubled its total losses last year, figures from the government show.
Upgrades made to Douglas Harbour for Manxman
The Department of Infrastructure says two 30-tonne piles are now in place as it upgrades Douglas harbour.
New ferry terminal question to be raised in Tynwald
When will the Island's new ferry terminal finally be ready for the public to use?
Amended planning app for possible place of worship submitted
A church hoping to turn a former shop into a place of worship has submitted amended plans.
Come TORQ this TT
Two charities have teamed-up to create a mental health and wellbeing service for TT riders.
Gas prices will be reviewed twice this year
The Island's utilities regulator says it'll review gas prices twice this year.
Minister says staff changes held-up Transport Strategy
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says staffing changes have held up his department's Transport Strategy.
DfE says TT fireworks aren't made from plastic
The Department for Enterprise says it doesn't fish discarded plastic out of Douglas Bay after the TT fireworks display - because it doesn't use plastic.
