An RNLI volunteer's been honoured with a medal for 30 years of service to the charity.
Mick Hewer first signed up in the early 90s after hearing maroon rockets being launched to signal rescuers.
The healthcare worker has since volunteered as both shore and lifeboat crew.
He remembers how much technology's changed from when crew would have to manually rotate the lifeboat to ready it - now done by a launch vehicle.
Extra sitting announced for House of Keys
The House of Keys will get an extra sitting next year.
Online petition launched after sex offender convicted again
An online petition is calling for a sex offender to be returned to prison after reoffending shortly after his early release.
Woman who worked unpaid for six months wins tribunal
A former company director has been awarded more than £25,000 after the firm she worked for didn't pay her for more than six months.
Education department told to reconsider schools' review FOI request
The Island's information commissioner has told the Department of Education, Sport and Culture to rethink its response to a Freedom of Information request.
Air Traffic Control numbers 'stable'
The number of Air Traffic Controllers at Ronaldsway airport has remained stable over the past two years, according to the infrastructure minister.
No new laws to force supermarkets to carry Manx procduce
The government says it'll continue to encourage supermarkets to stock Manx produce - but there'll be no new laws to force them.
Scabies outbreak prompts pharmacy warning
There's a warning after a sharp rise in a highly-infectious condition spread by skin mites.
Council writes to allotment holders over planned move
Douglas Council says it's writing to Johnny Watterson's Lane allotment holders about its plans for the land.
