A Flybe flight from Liverpool to the Isle of Man had to be evacuated prior to take off yesterday following reports of smoke onboard the aircraft.
The smoke alarm was activated as soon as the plane’s air conditioning unit was switched on
All passengers were disembarked from the plane and transferred onto another flight.
The incident was later attributed to a minor technical fault following an inspection by engineers.
Watch out for runners in Ramsey this evening
An athletics club in the north of the Island is asking motorists in Ramsey to keep an eye out for runners later.
Online fundraiser to help Peel mum after daughter's cancer diagnosis
A woman in Peel has launched an online fundraiser to help a friend be with her daughter as she's treated for cancer.
Plans for a new private pharmacy
An office in Douglas could become a private pharmacy under new plans.
Island called future of sustainable travel in UK newspaper
A writer for a UK newspaper says the Isle of Man offers a glimpse at the future of sustainable travel.
Nearly £2.4m spent on high school plans
The government says it's spent almost £2.4 million on a project to replace a high school in the south of the Island.
Road disruption during sewage works this week
Manx Utilities says there'll be temporary traffic lights in Peel this week as it continues work on the town's sewer system.
More than 40 buildings in capital listed as dilapidated
Douglas has 42 properties in a dilapidated or ruinous state, according to the city's local authority.
Police appeal over hit and run which damaged car
Police are appealing for information after a hit and run damaged a car in the North.
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