New laws to help tackle climate change are to be introduced on the Isle of Man, after the chief minister declared a climate emergency.
Howard Quayle says a new bill will go before parliament before the end of the next legislative year.
He announced the emergency on Friday, and says the government has an action plan to help reduce greenhouse emissions.
The plan includes new energy efficiency ratings for homes, an energy efficiency grant scheme banning fossil fuel boilers in new houses by 2025.
Government public counters closed because of king's visit
The government says public counters at its main offices in the capital will be closed today.
Reduced MER service as Island braces for King's visit
The Manx Electric Railway says it's running a reduced service today.
Public Health issues advice on staying cool in heatwave
Public Health has shared advice on how to keep cool during the summer heatwave.
Keys to sit after royal visit this afternoon
The House of Keys will sit this afternoon, following a royal visit to Tynwald.
Bus services to divert for king's visit
Bus Vannin says there's a royal reason behind some of its services diverting today.
Next to stay open after new deal reached
The Island's branch of Next is going to stay open, as a deal with the shop's landlord has been reached.
New Laxey Wheel visitor centre opens doors
Manx National Heritage is celebrating the opening of a new visitor centre at the Laxey Wheel.
Students urged to get meningitis jabs
Young people are being urged to get vaccinated against a strain of meningitis before going into further education.
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