A local man plans to run 330km in Italy to raise money for Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man.
Orran Smith will take on the challenge of the Tor des Geants race next month, which involves running more than 200 miles.
He commented raising funds for a local charity will help him plough on through an arduous, tough course.
Chief Executive of Cruse, Mary Doyle, says after raising £11,000 for the MS Society with his last challenge, 'it would be terrific if this amount was raised' again.
Bus Vannin confirms normal services to run over Easter
Bus Vannin says services will be running as normal during the Easter weekend.
Steam Packet's new Northern Irish route launches today
The Steam Packet's officially launched its new Northern Irish route.
Creamery reassures milk buyers over price rise
Isle of Man Creamery has moved to reassure customers over the price of its milk.
April fool - did you get caught this morning?!
The Isle of Man's seen its fair share of online pranks this morning.
Tea room shuts its doors for good
A tea room in the west of the Island has announced it's closed down.
Milk up more than 5p a pint from today
The price of milk has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation today.
Pet food bank forced to rejig service as fuel costs rise
An Island foodbank for pets say it's having to make changes to deliveries because of the soaring cost of fuel.
MHK queries cost of incapacity benefits
How many people are on incapacity benefits?
