The King of Mann says he's going to abdicate his throne.
Drew Howe, the Maryland mechanic who claimed the throne after researching his genealogy, says he's giving up his claim to the Island's monarchy.
In a statement on his website, he says it's been an interesting 10 years since he went public with his claim.
But he says the people of the Isle of Man deserve to have someone more closely connected to them.
Teeth survey for children aged five launched
Public Health has launched a survey to find out about five-year-old children's teeth.
Treasury Minister says VAT cuts for hospitality means cuts or tax increase elsewhere
The Island's Treasury Minister says a VAT cut for hospitality businesses would mean service cuts or more taxes elsewhere.
Commissioner ‘refutes’ allegations of misrepresenting Roundhouse access issues
Braddan Commissioners says it ‘refutes’ any allegations that it’s acting in ‘bad faith’ or ‘peddling misrepresentations’ about access to The Roundhouse.
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.
