This year's Douglas Carnival will go ahead.
After a three year break, the event will take place on Saturday July 23, and have the theme of 'Queens' in celebration of the platinum jubilee.
Organisers say entrants can explore the theme as widely as they choose, and whether they go as traditional, dancing or drag queen, all are welcome.
You can register your interest by completing the application form on the Council's website, which must be submitted by the end of the month.
Island's Gaza vigils to switch days
Vigils for Gaza will be switching from Saturdays to Fridays from April.
Old Castletown Road to fully reopen this afternoon
Manx Utilities says the one way system at White Hoe will be removed this afternoon.
Want to sup? Bring back your cup!
A bar in the south of the Island is appealing for people to return its cups, as it counts down to opening a Port Erin cafe for the summer.
Southern farmers win concert awards
Young farmers in the south of the Island are celebrating - after winning this year's concert.
A&E bed waiting times on the rise
Patients in accident and emergency at Noble's Hospital are waiting almost 60 per cent longer for a bed on a ward.
Warning after used needles found twice in a week in Glen Vine
Residents in Glen Vine are being warned after syringes were found on a footpath twice in a week.
Firefighters called to battery fire
The fire and rescue service says it was called out to a flat fire caused by a rechargeable battery over the weekend.
Part of TT course in Ramsey to close for a month
Part of a busy road in Ramsey is to close for a month next week.
