Unemployment figures in the island have once again risen.
Numbers for October revealed 910 people were claiming benefit, compared with 890 in September – that’s a national figure of 2.1 per cent.
During the month, 226 signed on and 206 signed off. Of the total unemployed, 669 were males and 241 were females.
A total of 442 vacancies were notified to the Job Centre and at the end of the month 195 positions were still vacant and held on file.
Difficult to compare Island's Hospice funding with UK, says minister
The Health Minister says comparisons between government funding of hospices here and abroad must be made with caution.
Mountain Road to close because of gales
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll soon be closing the Mountain Road because of high winds.
New amber warning issued for tonight's storm
Ronaldsway Met Office has upgraded tonight's weather warning from yellow to amber.
Police appeal over theft of building materials
Police in the West are appealing for information about stolen buildings materials.
One of capital's oldest buildings may become housing
One of the oldest buildings in Douglas could become residential accommodation, according to an estate agent.
New NHS safety rule to be brought in on Island
A new NHS rule aimed at stopping conditions being misdiagnosed will be adopted on the Island.
Two city streets to shut for over six months
Two streets in the centre of Douglas will be partly closed for over six months.
Revamp of airport terminal planned, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says a series of improvements to the airport terminal have been planned for the next three years.
