Biker Guy Martin has withdrawn from the Southern 100 races next week.
He escaped serious injury during a high speed crash in this years TT. He aimed to make a speedy recovery and wanted to come and regain his southern 100 championship.
He has released a statement saying he is gutted but the medical people have advised him to wait a bit longer in order for his injuries to heal 100%.
He said he will be back on a motorbike as soon as he is fit enough too.
Weed spraying to get underway in Onchan
Onchan commissioners say they'll start weed spraying around the district soon.
Minister 'confident' about reaching settlement with bus drivers
The Infrastructure Minister says he's confident common ground and a settlement can be found with bus drivers over the ongoing strike.
Post Office sees profits jump almost 50 per cent
The Island's Post Office says its profits jumped by almost 50 per cent last year.
Several Douglas roads to shut for drone show this week
A number of roads in central Douglas are to be closed for the council's drone show this week.
No new plans for flood defences, says minister
The Infrastructure Minister says there aren't any alternative plans for flood defences in Ramsey at the moment.
Airport passenger figures are down
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers travelling through the Island's airport is down more than five per cent on last year's figures.
Newborns to get free books
Babies born in the Island's maternity unit will be getting free books - thanks to Dolly Parton!
Northern road closure this week
A road in the North will close for a morning this week.
