The Island's new health minister says he's not worried he may have to make unpopular decisions.
This week, North Douglas MHK David Ashford took the helm at the department after Kate Beecroft resigned.
He says the department faces huge challenges, and says he wants to build a sustainable and durable health and social care system.
Mr Ashford says some decisions may make him extremely unpopular - but he's vowed to "invest his heart and soul" into the post.
Digital display planned for airport approaches
A company's applied to build a digital billboard at the entrance to the Island's airport.
16 harbour dredgings for Douglas so far this year
The Department of Infrastructure says Douglas Harbour has been dredged 16 times so far this year.
Candidate hits back at trolls targeting would-be MHKs
An election candidate says he's frustrated by online trolls on social media.
Commissioners tell candidates where they can't stick their signs
A local authority in the south of the Island is warning election candidates about their signs.
August fourth-warmest on record
August was the Island's fourth warmest on record, according to Ronaldsway Met Office.
Emergency closure in place on quayside
The Department of Infrastructure says it's put an emergency closure in place on East Quay in Peel.
Passport services to move online
The government has announced applications for Isle of Man passports will be moving online in future.
Woman plans to ride 100 miles for charity
A local woman plans to cycle 100 miles to raise money for four Island charities, starting this week.
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