An Onchan MHK has queried how much importance government puts on children walking to school:
That's David Quirk - he raised the issue in the House of Keys this week with the Department of Education and Children.
All children who live within a one-mile radius of their school are expected to walk and are encouraged to do so.
However department member Bill Malarkey says it isn't their responsibility to make that happen:
Manx Care issue addiction advice following heroin overdoses
Manx Care has issued a statement following two near fatal heroin overdoses last night.
One side of PSM prom to close for a year from Friday
One side of the Promenade in Port St Mary will be closed to pedestrians for a year.
Man denies domestic abuse against ex-partner
A man has denied domestic abuse against a former partner.
Motiv8 holding Naloxone nasal spray drop-in session this Thursday
A free drop-in session is taking place this week for those who want to collect lifesaving treatment for those suffering from opioid addiction.
Don't fall for fair fraud, says school
An Island school says it's being targeted by scammers.
Suspended sentence for man who drunkenly assaulted woman
A man who assaulted a woman in a drunken rage has narrowly escaped being sent to prison.
Waste on the agenda for Bride Commissioners tonight
Bride commissioners meet tonight, for the first time since pulling out of the north's civic amenity site.
Castletown piano plea strikes a chord
Could the outdoor piano return to Castletown Square after more than seven months?
