Should gay men be allowed to give blood on the Island?
That's the question on the lips of Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson, who'll raise the issue in the House of Keys next week.
He'll ask Health Minister David Ashford if his department will review the policy which rules out men who've had sex with men from ever donating blood.
In the UK, gay men are barred from donating for three months after sleeping with their last partner.
Public Health issues advice on staying cool in heatwave
Public Health has shared advice on how to keep cool during the summer heatwave.
Keys to sit after royal visit this afternoon
The House of Keys will sit this afternoon, following a royal visit to Tynwald.
Bus services to divert for king's visit
Bus Vannin says there's a royal reason behind some of its services diverting today.
Next to stay open after new deal reached
The Island's branch of Next is going to stay open, as a deal with the shop's landlord has been reached.
New Laxey Wheel visitor centre opens doors
Manx National Heritage is celebrating the opening of a new visitor centre at the Laxey Wheel.
Students urged to get meningitis jabs
Young people are being urged to get vaccinated against a strain of meningitis before going into further education.
MHK queries number waiting for public housing
How many people are currently waiting for public housing?
King to visit Island today
Douglas is preparing to welcome King Charles this morning.
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