An Island based company is competing for the 30 million dollar Google Lunar X prize.
Odyssey Moon Ltd is teaming up with Israeli based SpaceIL and according to many the team is the most likely to succeed in the race to the moon.
The Google Lunar X Prize challenges engineers and entrepreneurs from around the world to develop low-cost methods of robotic space exploration.
To win, a privately funded team must place a robot on the moon’s surface and transmit the images back to Earth.
Spring Valley playing field facilities need work, say MHKs
Two Douglas MHKs are calling for condemned changing rooms at the Spring Valley playing fields to be refurbished.
79th anniversary of WW2 plane crash remembered
A plane which crashed on the Island 79 years ago today has been remembered with a memorial service.
Primary school opens new reading shed dedicated to volunteer
A new shed has been installed at a primary school in the north-east of the Island in memory of a man who listened to children reading stories there.
Emergency road closure in Glen Vine until 1pm
A road in the West of the Island is closed until 1pm today for emergency repairs.
Don't jump into the unknown, warn IOMFRS
The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are reminding people to be sensible before jumping into the sea.
Have you seen this car?
Police are appealing to the public to look out for a car which is the subject of an investigation.
2,542 calls to 999 last month
The emergency services responded to more than 2,400 callouts last month.
Community service for man who stole from brother
A man who stole thousands of pounds worth of items from his brother has been ordered to do community service.
