There's an appeal for shoeboxes full of toys and goodies for children in need - as Operation Christmas Child gets underway.
The collections, which happen each year, aim to take gifts and presents to youngsters around the world. Last year more than 2,400 shoeboxes from the Island were sent to Zambia.
Organiser Marlene Akitt says you have until November 18 to drop donations at one of the collection points around the Island.
She explains what sort of things you can put inside your box:
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
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