The public is being urged to shop local today and help support Manx producers.
It’s the first day of the annual Food and Drink Festival which showcases the range of products available on Island.
The festival will take place today and tomorrow, between
10am and 4pm, at the Villa Marina in Douglas.
Admission is £5 for adults and free for those under 16.
Kim Etherton from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, says the focus is very much on ‘Manx’:
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
The police are giving advice for kids on how to keep safe whilst trick-or-treating.
How will Manx Care reduce the number of negligence claims?
What improvements are being planned by the health service to reduce the risk of future clinical negligence claims and payouts?
Manx Language Festival to be held next week
The Annual Manx Language Festival will be held next week.
Manxman sailings in doubt from tomorrow
Four ferry sailings are at risk of being cancelled this week due to bad weather.
Car falls down steep bank on Mountain Road
Multiple emergency services were called to a car crash this morning on the Mountain Road.
Panic over - Mcdonald's reopens at 11am tomorrow
After weeks of withdrawal symptoms, you can finally be reunited with McNuggets.
