The Isle of Man government has been forced into a highly embarrassing u turn on the new policy of not allowing time off during the school term.
3FM was overwhelmed with emails, text messages and phone calls from angry mums and dads about the original plan to get rid of the rule which allows parents to take children out of school for up to an extra ten days during the school term.
The education department have reversed highly controversial the decision for now.
Ballakilpheric Road shuts tomorrow
A road in the south of the Island will close for nearly seven weeks.
Peel Carnival needs you!
One of Peel's biggest events is looking for volunteers to help organise it.
Commissioners looking for new clerk
Jurby commissioners say they're looking for a new clerk and finance officer.
Nobody charged for paper Manx Utilities bills, says chair
Manx Utilities chairman John Wannenburgh says nobody pays to receive a paper bill.
Should cohabiting couples get married tax breaks?
Questions about whether cohabiting couples should get equal tax rights to those who are married will be raised in Tynwald next week.
Repairs on Peel Power Station to get underway
Manx Utilities says it's hoping to start fitting replacement flues to Peel Power Station next week.
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald
How will the Government respond to a damning survey by the British Medical Association?
Weather warning for snow tonight
A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.
