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.
Fresh plans for popular former restaurant
There are fresh plans for the former Good Stuff restaurant in Ramsey.
Decorators and joiners wanted for major pub refurb
A pub in the south of the Island is to get a huge facelift over the course of a month later this year.
Government releases July unemployment update
New figures from the government show unemployment rose slightly last month.
Second delay to Classic TT announced due to road conditions
There's a further delay to today's racing, Classic TT organisers have announced.
Plans to expand housing estate
A housing estate in Crosby could get four new homes for first-time buyers, if planners approve proposals.
Steam Packet proud of crew member who worked his way up the ranks
The Steam Packet says it's proud as one of their crew starts his officer training at Fleetwood Nautical College.
Cruise ship to make fourth stop of the year
A regular cruise ship visitor to the Island will make her fourth stop of the year in Douglas this weekend.
Petition to ban face coverings reaches over 200 signatures
A petition calling for an Island ban on face masks and other coverings has gathered more than 200 signatures.
