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.
Government reminds event organisers to submit notification forms
The Department of Home Affairs is reminding event organisers to make the government aware of their plans ahead of upcoming events.
National Sports Centre reminds users to respect The Bowl rules
The National Sports Centre has issued a reminder about the rules in place at The Bowl.
Child benefits applications go online
The Treasury says applications for child benefits can now be made online.
New Manx mural brings colour to Foxdale
A new mural has been unveiled in Foxdale.
Port Erin Post Office to open earlier on weekdays
Isle of Man Post Office says a branch in the south of the Island will open 30 minutes earlier on weekdays.
Short-staffing could mean bus problems this weekend
Bus Vannin's warning passengers about more possible disruption this weekend.
Ballasalla pizza lovers getting early Xmas present!
A pizza business which took over a much-loved café in the south of the Island says it's hoping to open its doors in December.
Rally means bus diversions in the south
Bus Vannin says a number of its services will divert today because of a motorsport event.
