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.
Road closures planned for tin baths this weekend
One of the highlights of Castletown's summer calendar takes place this Saturday, with a number of road closures planned for the event.
DOI has no junction safety concerns over Iceland plans
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have any safety concerns about a junction near a proposed new Iceland store in Braddan.
LegCo to face questions in this morning's sitting
Members of the Legislative Council will face a total of seven questions when they sit later.
Passport prices to rise
The price of a passport is going up by almost eight per cent in August.
House of Keys to sit for final time before election
The House of Keys will sit later this morning, with the last chance for three new laws to be passed before the general election.
Island cyclist to ride in Tour De France
An Island cyclist has been selected to compete in the Tour De France, starting this Saturday, July 4.
Police appeal over promenade street brawl
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight which happened on Central Promenade in Douglas
Well-known farm in the west up for sale
A landmark farm in the west of the Island has gone on the market.
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