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.
Drainage work means fewer car park spaces
The Department of Infrastructure is cutting back on car park spaces - as Douglas prom work continues.
Parent of disabled son slams 'ignorant' person who left note on car
A parent's shared their anger on social media after a note was left on their car about parking in a disabled space.
Douglas nightclub drops "adult entertainment" application
A nightclub in Douglas has dropped an application to host "adult entertainment".
Men in court over witness intimidation claims
Two men have appeared in court over claims they intimidated a witness.
Teenager accused of assaulting a police officer and stealing vodka
A teenager girl has appeared in court accused of assaulting a police officer and stealing vodka.
Busy road in Douglas to close
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll close a busy road in Douglas during the daytime as it carries out maintenance work.
Police stop more defective vehicles
Nearly every vehicle stopped by the Island's police in their latest round of winter checks had defects.
OFT issues cold calling warning
The Office of Fair Trading is warning people not to employ coldcalling traders.
