A mobile phone sparked a fire alert at an Island secondary school yesterday.
Fire crews were called to QEII school in Peel at around 12.45pm after reports of smoke filling a first-floor classroom.
Staff and pupils evacuated the building, and firefighters in breathing gear discovered the smoke was coming from a damaged phone.
They spent around an hour ventilating the room.
Post deliveries suspended because of snow
The Post Office says all deliveries are suspended this morning because of the snow.
Schools closed this morning, with review later
The government's announced schools will be closed this morning, Monday, January 5.
Petition started to protect rights of immigrants
A petition's been launched to protect the right of immigrants to settle after living on Island for five years.
Airport runway closed by snow
Ronaldsway Airport's announced the runway is closed because of snow and hard ice.
Snowy morning brings travel disruption
The Island's waking up to a dusting of snow this morning, with an amber weather warning for ice and wintry showers in place until 12pm.
Airport could see problems tomorrow
Passengers are being advised to turn up for flights as planned tomorrow as weather could cause more difficulties.
Schools closure decision expected tomorrow
The government says it'll make a decision about closing schools because of the weather tomorrow.
DOI warns over hazardous road conditions
The Department of Infrastructure is asking people to reconsider driving this evening as road conditions worsen.
