The number of cancelled operations on the Island halved after Covid, it's been revealed.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked for details about cancelled ops in a question for written reply to Health Minister Lawrie Hooper.
He revealed 161 were cancelled in 2021, with 85 cancellations because of the pandemic - and that figure dropped to 82 last year.
A total of 32 were called off because of staff shortages last year, with another eight cancelled because of a lack of beds.
DOI has no junction safety concerns over Iceland plans
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have any safety concerns about a junction near a proposed new Iceland store in Braddan.
LegCo to face questions in this morning's sitting
Members of the Legislative Council will face a total of seven questions when they sit later.
Passport prices to rise
The price of a passport is going up by almost eight per cent in August.
House of Keys to sit for final time before election
The House of Keys will sit later this morning, with the last chance for three new laws to be passed before the general election.
Island cyclist to ride in Tour De France
An Island cyclist has been selected to compete in the Tour De France, starting this Saturday, July 4.
Police appeal over promenade street brawl
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight which happened on Central Promenade in Douglas
Well-known farm in the west up for sale
A landmark farm in the west of the Island has gone on the market.
Pet foodbank needs your help!
An Island organisation which acts as a food bank for pets on the Island is appealing for urgent help after a surge in demand.
