Manx rider Dan Sayle is reported to be awake and talking.
It comes after he sustained serious injuries in the Lightweight Classic TT Race on August 25.
He was transferred to the UK for treatment for head, chest and spinal injuries.
However, in a post on social media his partner Kirree has now confirmed 'Dan is awake, although drowsy we had our first proper conversation.'
Van driver fails breath test
Police say a motorist will be appearing in court after failing a breath test - and turning out to have no driving licence.
Fire crews tackle car blaze
Fire crews in the North of the Island were called to a vehicle fire yesterday.
Use your Love IOM card credits before July, urge gov
A government gift card scheme is urging people to spend their outstanding balance - or face losing it.
Almost 200 calls made to mental health charity's crisis line
An Island mental health charity says 198 calls were received over the last six months to its crisis line.
Exhibition featuring local artist's work on display from this weekend
An art exhibition featuring a local artist will open this weekend.
School suspensions being looked into, says MHK
More youngsters are being suspended from school, and the Education Department is looking into it.
Manxman to be swapped with Ben-my-Chree on Thursday
The Steam Packet Company says there's a slight change to its schedules this week.
Teeth survey for children aged five launched
Public Health has launched a survey to find out about five-year-old children's teeth.
