A local man is set to attempt a 24-hour swim in a bid to raise £50,000 for two Island charities this weekend.
This Saturday, September 6, Martin Malone will be taking on the challenge at the St Andrews lakes in Kent - stopping only to eat and drink.
He's already raised more than £10,000 for Rebecca House Hospice and The Children's Centre.
There's also a prize draw to guess the distance he'll reach for a £5 donation - you can find out more and donate here.
One of Island's toughest sporting events this weekend
One of the Island's toughest races will get underway in the north this weekend.
New RNLI shop set to open
The Island's Lieutenant Governor will officially open a new RNLI shop this weekend.
Want to join the planning committee?
Could you help decide some of the Island's many planning applications?
Government won't give figures about Nurse's Home costs
The government says it won't disclose figures about maintainence costs for the former Nurse's Home in Douglas, after getting several freedom of information requests about it.
Special new stamps to commemorate wartime history
A special collection of Manx stamps will be released this month to mark two anniversaries about wartime history.
Sewage work closes riverside path
A riverside footpath in the west of the Island has been closed as work continues on Peel's sewage works.
Tax office having problems with public phone line
The government says the income tax department is having trouble with its public phone line.
Quacking good fun in Laxey tomorrow!
A unique sporting contest will be taking place in Laxey this weekend.
