A firefighter will be doing the Parish Walk in full gear, including an oxygen tank, this weekend.
Sub officer Nick Hays wants to complete as much of the 85-mile distance as possible to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance and the Fire Fighters Charity.
His equipment and fire-repellant suit weighs 15 kilos in total.
Minimum wage changes on the way?
The government says it's planning changes to the way the minimum wage is calculated from next year.
Gas prices to rise by 5.3 per cent from July
Gas prices are due to rise by more than five per cent in less than a fortnight's time.
MP says UK is behind 'progressive' Isle of Man on assisted dying
A leading UK MP has admitted the country is behind progressive nations like the Isle of Man when it comes to assisted dying.
Candi the Ramsey cat crosses rainbow bridge
One of Ramsey's best-known four-legged residents is being mourned after she was run over.
Chemical incident in Derbyhaven sparks warning from fire crews
The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to avoid Derbyhaven this morning.
Move your car from Lord street as developer starts work
If you're parking at the car park behind the Lord Street bus station, you'll need to move your car this weekend.
Tholt Y Will road closes for repairs today
The Department of Infrastructure says the Tholt Y Will Road will be shut today as repair work takes place.
Government plans to strip benefit from self-employed
Benefits changes could be about to hit the self-employed in the pocket - as Tynwald prepares to discuss changing eligibility rules.
