One of the Island's former national poets has won big in a top UK quiz show.
Boakesey Closs took home £25,000 after winning Beat the Chasers on ITV.
She wants to use some of it to send her best friend Helen on a holiday she missed out on due to Covid-19.
The Manx Bard organisation describes Boakesey as a true champion both in poetry and in life.
Boakesey was the ninth person to serve as Manx Bard.
Man dies after falling from Manx-registered ship
An investigation's been launched after a man fell from a Manx-flagged ship off Sweden's east coast.
Plans to turn former post office into tourist accommodation
A former post office could soon be welcoming tourists, if a planning application is successful.
Government isn't involved with providing services to cruise ships, says minister
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says the government isn't involved in providing transport, entertainment, food, and other services to cruise ships.
Government contributions to meat plant rise by more than half
The government subvention to the meat plant in Tromode rose by 55 per cent last year.
Latest figures show rise in ferry passengers
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of ferry passengers at the Sea Terminal has risen by almost eight per cent this year.
DHSC says new Bill does not set exact fees
The Department for Health and Social Care says its new Regulation of Health and Social Care Bill does not set exact fees, but lets it set them later.
Bob the Builder creator's new film stars Manx cow 'Moonie Moo'
The man behind some of the world's most successful children's cartoons has chosen the Island as the setting for his latest venture.
East of Island facing shortage of 735 homes
The East of the Island's facing a shortfall of 735 homes by 2026, according to a new report.
