One of the most notable changes on the Island brought about;
in part due to the VAT increase is the rise in petrol prices.
Motorists have seen the price of unleaded petrol shoot to 132.9
pence per litre over night, with a significant leap in Diesel prices also.
Register for your say in area plan inquiry
If you want your say on the Island's Area Plan for the North and West, you have just over two weeks to register for a public inquiry.
Man admits to drunk and disorderly allegations in court
A rare night out 'unravelled' for one man - ending up with a night in the cells.
43 per cent of survey respondents recommend Island for a holiday
Beautiful but criminally expensive to get to - that's the verdict on the Isle of Man as a holiday destination.
Moorhouse to ask about effect of Tesco on Shoprite charities
Has Tesco's buyout of Shoprite affected charities on the Island?
Manx Utilities seeks approval to store hazardous material in former amenity site
Manx Utilities has applied for permission to store hazardous waste at a former civic amenity site in Douglas.
Social Security launches new messaging platform
A new secure messaging platform for those using Social Security has been launched.
Wildlife Park donates £4,000 towards saving Humboldt penguins on World Penguin Day
Curragh's Wildlife Park is encouraging people to donate towards saving penguins from extinction on World Penguin Day.
No plans to showcase Manx produce at new L'pool ferry terminal
The chief minister says there are no plans to showcase Manx produce at the new ferry terminal in Liverpool.
