Police caught a man hiding behind a pillar after he fled from a property while carrying drugs.
Jake Bostock of Alfred Teare Grove in Douglas appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.
The 25-year-old admitted possessing hundreds of pounds worth of cannabis and pregabalin tablets on May 14.
Bostock was ordered to do 50 hours community service and pay £125 costs.
Teachers call off industrial action
A teaching union says it's reached an agreement to avoid industrial action next month.
Marshals appeal for this week's race sessions
There's an appeal for more people to sign up as marshals for the MGP and Classic races, as organisers review numbers needed for possible sessions later this week.
Let me know if you're affected by sewage smells, says MHK
A Peel MHK is asking residents to contact her if their area smells of sewage.
What do you think of your bank?
A research company is asking Island residents what you think of your bank.
Circus-themed free event for kids at Abbey
Manx National Heritage are holding a "Little People’s Picnic" this weekend.
How much time are people getting at their GP appointments?
An MHK wants to know how long a patient gets at their GP appointment.
The Island's got a new top poet
The 11th Manx Bard has been inaugurated.
Island has no asylum seekers, says government
The government says there are no asylum seekers on the Island - because people can't claim asylum here.
