Douglas lifeboat was called out at the weekend after a mysterious distress signal.
The volunteer crew was called out shortly before 11.35pm on Saturday to try and locate the flares - approximately five miles east of Douglas.
Despite an intense search of more than four and a half hours, with added assistance from a rescue helicopter they were unable to locate the source.
The lifeboat and helicopter stood down at 3.55am and returned back to station.
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.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
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