Is the health service striving for too much legal power?
That's the question an MHK addressed in his speech to the House of Keys on the National Health and Care Service Bill 2016 this week.
If it's passed, parliamentary control is set to become fettered - enabling the DHSC to catalyse the greatest change since the service was set up in 1948.
The second reading of the Bill has now been approved by members. Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas explains why service users should get involved:
Steam Packet's new Northern Irish route launches today
The Steam Packet's officially launched its new Northern Irish route.
Creamery reassures milk buyers over price rise
Isle of Man Creamery has moved to reassure customers over the price of its milk.
April fool - did you get caught this morning?!
The Isle of Man's seen its fair share of online pranks this morning.
Tea room shuts its doors for good
A tea room in the west of the Island has announced it's closed down.
Milk up more than 5p a pint from today
The price of milk has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation today.
Pet food bank forced to rejig service as fuel costs rise
An Island foodbank for pets say it's having to make changes to deliveries because of the soaring cost of fuel.
MHK queries cost of incapacity benefits
How many people are on incapacity benefits?
Fuel website launches after queues at pumps this week
A new website says it's hoping to offer people the most up-to-date information about fuel availability on the Island.
