Financial assistance was given to Flybe in order to keep the patient transfer service operating to Liverpool.
The Department of Health and Social Care has defended changing the airlines contract but for confidentiality the details won’t be disclosed.
If the route had been pulled it would have meant patients would have had to fly to Manchester instead.
West Douglas MHK Chris Thomas says he thinks the revised contract should have gone out to tender.
However Minister Howard Quayle disagrees:
Foxdale skate park improvements put on hold
Work to improve a skate park in Foxdale will have to wait.
Next Manx Bard announced
The 12th Manx Bard has been announced.
Government information hub to open in Ramsey
A government regional hub in the north will open this Friday.
Play area at Manx Museum closes for facelift
Manx National Heritage says a facility for young visitors at the Manx Museum is closed while it gets a facelift.
Manx Care hiring director of workforce and culture
Manx Care says it's looking for a director to manage its staff.
Chance to meet candidates in Foxdale
A requisition meeting for Glenfaba and Peel will be held in Foxdale later.
Charity shop urges good causes to get in touch
If your good cause could do with a bit of a boost, a charity shop in the west of the Island has just the thing.
UK air traffic control problems could affect Island flights
Ronaldsway Airport is warning about possible flight delays today.
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