Firefighters on the Island are raising awareness of how people can keep themselves safe over the festive period.
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service is delivering a '12 days of Christmas' campaign.
They're offering advice about preventing fires, what to do in case of an emergency and the importance of checking on elderly relatives and neighbours.
Mary Kaniewski is a member of the fire and rescue community safety team:
Jurby puts rates up
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Alcohol taxes rise
Taxes on alcohol have increased as of this month, under new rates brought in by the UK government.
New water levels boost lake wildlife
Birds have quickly moved back into Mooragh Lake in Ramsey following its draining.
Colder than average start to the year
January got off to a cold start this year, with an average temperature of 6.1 degrees Celsius.
What powers does government have for running tips?
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First of retained firefighter recruiting events tonight
Fancy becoming a retained firefighter?
Port Erin announces rates rise
Port Erin Commissioners say rates in the area will rise by just under five per cent this year.
Nearly 200 work visas issued over three months
A total of 190 work visas were issued over three months last year, according to a response to a Freedom of Information request.
