A groundbreaking court case has produced new Manx sentencing guidelines for cannabis traffickers.
Judge of Appeal Storey QC and Deemster Montgomerie were considering the case of Jamie Smith, who was jailed for almost eight years for his part in bringing £440,000 worth of the drug to the Island.
They cut his sentence from 95 and a half months to 83 months.
But they also rewrote sentencing guidelines set in 1982, changing the jail sentences drug smugglers and dealers can expect to be given.
Manx community spirit shines through during Island storms
A motorist has been praised for going above and beyond to help others after a tree came crashing down during Saturday's storms.
Free period products law receives Royal Assent
Free period products are set to become more accessible on the Isle of Man following the announcement of Royal Assent at Tynwald earlier this month.
How are Islanders supported while waiting for benefits?
A Peel MHK will ask about help for those whose benefits claims are still being processed.
Specialist vans to survey Isle of Man roads next month
The Department of Infrastructure says you may notice some unusual vans driving around the Island next month.
Great Laxey Wheel upgrades to see old ticket office removed
An old ticket office in Laxey will be knocked down ahead of new work.
MHK to question plans for improving Island's mental health services
Will mental health services be improved on the Isle of Man?
Colby Glen path shut until next April
A popular footpath in the south of the Island will remain closed until next April.
If you Trick Or Treat, don't trouble the street!
If you're going trick or treating this Hop-tu-Naa, police are warning you not to get carried away.
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