The Island now has its very first solar bench - where people can quite literally 'charge their batteries' .
Port Erin residents (and visitors) can now relax (and recharge) on the bench near the railway station in the village.
As a first for the Isle of Man, the solar bench lets people charge their mobile phones and devices by wireless or USB charging.
Port Erin Commissioners say they work on clean solar energy and are looking to roll out more similar projects.
Smartmeter alert problem now fixed, says Manx Utilities
Manx Utilities says it's now solved problems that sent users false alerts about their smartmeter balance.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
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