The first candidate has declared their intention to stand for Glenfaba and Peel in the general election.
James Hampton says he wants to change the format of government so people have more input.
He wants to see the public with 'a binding vote on a programme for government', and the power to intervene if politicians aren't following it.
The Island's due to go to the polls on Thursday, September 24.
Plantation work in Ballaugh sparks warning to users
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking people to take care in a plantation in the north of the Island this week.
Charity launches free cat spaying scheme
Cat owners can get their pets neutered for free thanks to a new scheme launching this week.
School writes to parents over nicotine pouches
A high school in the west of the Island has written to parents about nicotine pouches.
Mains work will mean no water for some Peel residents
Some residents in Peel will be without water from 11pm tonight.
Wednesday sailings under threat from poor weather
The Steam Packet Company says two sailings tomorrow could be facing disruption.
Chris Thomas is new chief minister
The Isle of Man has a new chief minister.
Mobile network upgrade may affect signal in the south today
A mobile phone company says you may have some difficulties getting a signal in the south of the Island today.
Police appeal for witnesses after Victoria Road blaze
Police are appealing for information and video footage after opening an investigation into a huge fire in Douglas at the weekend.
