There's good news for farmers bringing home the bacon this month - with changes to subsidies for pigs.
When Tynwald sits next week, it'll consider introducing the Pig Premium Scheme backed by Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot.
The proposals would replace two support schemes dating back to 2009, and would see producers paid up to £40 per carcass.
The department says the new scheme will allow pig farmers to compete more readily with their UK and EU counterparts.
New amber warning issued for tonight's storm
Ronaldsway Met Office has upgraded tonight's weather warning from yellow to amber.
Police appeal over theft of building materials
Police in the West are appealing for information about stolen buildings materials.
One of capital's oldest buildings may become housing
One of the oldest buildings in Douglas could become residential accommodation, according to an estate agent.
New NHS safety rule to be brought in on Island
A new NHS rule aimed at stopping conditions being misdiagnosed will be adopted on the Island.
Two city streets to shut for over six months
Two streets in the centre of Douglas will be partly closed for over six months.
Revamp of airport terminal planned, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says a series of improvements to the airport terminal have been planned for the next three years.
Four ferries now listed as cancelled today
The Steam Packet says it's cancelled a total of four sailings because of bad weather today, Saturday, April 4.
One weekend sailing cancelled, others at risk because of weather
The Steam Packet says it's cancelled its Saturday afternoon sailing because of bad weather.
