A politician wants to find out under what circumstances school students can be off for weeks without a written request.
Rushen MHK Juan Watterson has tabled a Tynwald question for written reply to Education Minister Daphne Caine.
He wants to know how absences can be properly looked into if they aren't documented.
The minister is due to reply by Wednesday, April 1.
Fuel supplier says tanker should be able to dock soon
One of the Island's fuel suppliers says it hopes its tanker will be able to dock today.
FOI wants details on reasons for abortions
The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn't have information about why women might seek abortions.
Candidate throws hat in ring for southern Keys seat
A mechanic from the south of the Island will contest a seat at this year's election.
Steam Packet agreement with government under spotlight in Keys
The future of the government's agreement with the Steam Packet Company will be raised in the House of Keys this week.
Gelatory announces new Port Erin shop
An Island gelato chain says it's opening a new outlet in the south of the Island.
Petition calls for resignations at Peel Commissioners
An online petition is calling for the clerk and chair of Peel Commissioners to resign.
Final day of current round of bus strikes
Bus Vannin says it'll run 47 services today on the last day of industrial action by bus drivers.
Diesel deliveries on the way after forecourts run dry
Deliveries of diesel should arrive on the Island tomorrow.
