Abortion campaigners say new figures show more than seven women a month travel to the UK for a termination.
The data shows last year 88 women gave Manx addresses when they went to UK medical facilities for an abortion.
Samantha Heard from the Campaign for Abortion Law Modernisation - which is pushing to change the law about on-Island abortions - says it's disgraceful women still have to travel away.
She also says the true number of women seeking abortions is much higher:
Onchan garage faces demolition under new homes plan
An Onchan garage that shut earlier this year could be bulldozed under new plans.
Wind farm could cut bills by 15% and pay for all primary schools
The company behind a planned windfarm off the Island's east coast says the project could see people's electricity bills slashed by up to 15 per cent.
Credit Union sets post-TT reopening date
The Manx Credit Union says its office will be shut for around a fortnight as it brings in a new software system.
Baby fair returns to Santon this weekend
A popular event for mothers is returning this weekend.
0.03% of smart meter installations led to concerns or complaints, says Manx Utilities
Manx Utilities says only around 10 smart electricity meters caused difficulties during installation - out of 34,778 put in.
Event tonight to discuss historic church's future
An event in the south of the Island this week will discuss the future of a church.
Broadband firm has licence revoked
An Island broadband company has had its licence revoked after failing to pay fees and submit information to the regulator.
£484k spent on TT course after inspections by organisers and DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says it carried out just under £484,500 worth of work on the TT course after inspections with race organisers.
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