Around 80 per cent of students who received their GCSE exam results yesterday are expected to stay in education or training.
More than 800 pupils collected their grades – the culmination of two years of study in years 10 and 11.
A record 69 per cent passed with grades A* to C – with 19.5 per cent gaining an A or A*.
Andy Fox is headteacher of St Ninian’s High School, he
says like in previous years most students will continue to sixth form (audio):
Several Douglas roads to shut for drone show this week
A number of roads in central Douglas are to be closed for the council's drone show this week.
No new plans for flood defences, says minister
The Infrastructure Minister says there aren't any alternative plans for flood defences in Ramsey at the moment.
Airport passenger figures are down
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers travelling through the Island's airport is down more than five per cent on last year's figures.
Newborns to get free books
Babies born in the Island's maternity unit will be getting free books - thanks to Dolly Parton!
Northern road closure this week
A road in the North will close for a morning this week.
Bus strike forces charity dog walk to reschedule
A charity event to raise funds for an Island animal charity has been rescheduled because of the ongoing bus strikes.
K-pop circus arrives in Douglas!
A circus offering a K-pop treat has arrived on the Island!
Firm under investigation over waste storage
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's investigating an Island company over waste disposal.
