Mountain Road Remains Shut
The mountain road remains closed today. (Tuesday)
An inspection yesterday revealed that there are still large drifts of snow on many parts of the road.
Department of transport officials say that although the parts that you can see on web cams look clear of snow there are other parts of the road that are packed too hard to be moved by a snow plough or blade.
Further inspections will be carried out on a daily basis.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
FOI reveals nearly 90,000 untaxed vehicles
There are currently 89,519 untaxed vehicles on the Island.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education department bosses next month as it looks into links between poverty and poor academic performance.
Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
The police are giving advice for kids on how to keep safe whilst trick-or-treating.
