A beach clean taking place in Douglas this weekend will have a slightly different focus this time around.
The FIM Capital Beach Buddies event on Douglas beach on Sunday will focus on clearing the area of microplastics.
The charity's founder, Bill Dale, says whilst the stretch appears to be clean, thousands of microplastics have been found there in recent events.
Beach Buddies is inviting people of all ages to take part tomorrow - meeting at the slipway at the bottom of Broadway at 10.30am.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
One hour MEDS phone line outage this evening
Manx Care says the phone line for the Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be unavailable this evening for an hour.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
FOI reveals nearly 90,000 untaxed vehicles
There are currently 89,519 untaxed vehicles on the Island.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
