A former school teacher and local commissioner has announced he will be running for election in September.
Paul Craine has indicated he will run for Middle - a constituency currently held by Health and Social Care Minister Howard Quayle.
Mr Craine was a commissioner for Marown for nine years serving as chair and vice chairman - he also stood in the 2011 general election.
He believes the next five years are about 'balancing the budget, but also getting some other balances right' too.
Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption
A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.
President of Tynwald announces retirement
Lawrence Skelly has announced he'll be stepping down as President of Tynwald this year.
Police close Mountain road
The Mountain Road has been closed as police recover a car.
Fuel firm says "fingers crossed" for calmer energy costs
An Island fuel company says it's hoping energy prices stabilise in the future, with its next shipment already planned.
Ring doorbells will need data protection registration - but shouldn't cost you money
The Island's Information Commissioner says you will have to register for data protection for your CCTV doorbell, but it should be free.
Hospice UK head calls Island cuts "cack-handed" ministerial muddle
The head of Hospice UK says cutbacks at the Island's Braddan facility have exposed what he calls a "cack-handed muddle from the Council of Ministers".
Bus drivers voting on "final offer" from government
A final, eighth offer has been made by the government to bus drivers in an attempt to resolve ongoing industrial action.
Vampire show featuring Manx ferry cancelled
Manx vampire fans will be disappointed this week - after a show featuring the Ben my Chree in its season-ending cliffhanger was cancelled.
