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.
Former music impresario given restraint order
A businessman behind a failed property project has been told he can't sue without permission from a court for two years.
Ben my Chree due in drydock this summer
The Ben my Chree will spend up to two weeks in drydock in July as she undergoes routine maintenance.
Bus driver called police over drunk fisherman
A drunk fisherman who couldn't stand or walk was arrested after refusing to get off a bus.
Fire at animal waste plant
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the Animal Waste Plant this morning.
Latest Manx Care data breach involves 160 patients
Manx Care says a data breach by a former staff member affects 160 patients.
Resurfacing work means month-long road closure
Roadworks will close a section of road at Injebreck for a month.
Benefits fraudster had three undeclared jobs
A man fraudulently claimed more than £14,000 in benefits after failing to tell the Treasury he was working.
Port St Mary goes to the polls
Polls are open in Port St Mary as a by-election gets underway today.
