One of the Isle of Man's longest running festivals gets underway today (Saturday).
The Manx Music, Speech & Dance Festival (or the Guild) will run until next weekend.
The annual celebration of music, dance and the spoken word is held every year at the Villa Marina in Douglas.
Competition categories include sword dancing, Manx Folk Dancing, Bible Reading, Songs from the Musicals and Public Speaking.
£122 million London trial over PPE firm liked to Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman
A High Court trial has begun in London as the UK government tries to reclaim £122 million from a PEE company linked to Island resident Michelle Mone.
Are Manx-produced F-35 parts being exported to Israel?
Is the Isle of Man exporting advanced aircraft parts to Israel as the war in Gaza continues?
Yellow weather warning for rain and possible flooding
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for today.
Minister apologises for police video showing fatal TT crashes
The Island's justice minister has apologised over a TT road safety video which featured footage of racers dying in crashes
Island's first EV filling station plans turned down
The Island's first dedicated charging station for electric vehicles has been rejected by planners.
Scandinavian therapy hut plan for Braddan's Roundhouse
Braddan Commissioners have applied for planning permission for a therapy hut near the Roundhouse.
56 babies born on the Island in May
The Isle of Man welcomed 56 brand new residents last month!
14 benefits claims exempt from residence conditions in past year
14 people have been allowed to claim benefits on the Island in the past year, despite not living here long enough.
