The Domestic Abuse Act 2020 has now officially come into force, giving the police and courts new powers.
The government says the act provides 'better protections for victims from all forms of abuse.'
Under the new legislation, financial or mental abuse, and coercive or controlling behaviour are now also offences, as well as physical abuse.
More information can be found on the government's Domestic Abuse webpage.
Chance to win VIP TT tickets
The Department of Enterprise is giving away two VIP TT tickets if you can guess the star of its latest advertising campaign.
Low tides disrupting ferry sailings
Ferry sailings are being affected by low tides creating difficult berthing conditions in Douglas.
Bushy's reveals TT lineup
Bushy’s TT Village has revealed the live bands who’ll be playing this TT.
One person cut from car after Mountain crash
Firefighters were called into action in the early hours of Sunday morning.
MHK questions public sector worker overpayments
How many public sector workers have been overpaid - and then subject to stress and emotional harm?
Your chance to become weather forecaster!
Could you help forecast the Island's weather?
Company sets up TT hub
A new TT merchandise shop is going to replace a former nightclub in Douglas.
Are gas supplies being cut off illegally?
Questions about vulnerable customers having their gas cut off will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
