Parcel deliveries are up this year but what does that mean for local businesses?
The Isle of Man Post Office claims it will drop off around 120,000 parcels around the Island over the six week Christmas period.
Geoff Rickard is the general manager of mail:
With a rise in package distributions concerns have been raised about about whether people are still shopping local.
Steve Bradley is the managing director at Tynwald Mills – he thinks the Island’s retail sector is still faring well:
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald
How will the Government respond to a damning survey by the British Medical Association?
Weather warning for snow tonight
A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
An MHK will raise the issue of safety outside a primary school in the south of the Island next week.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
As tourism business owner has suggested the Isle of Man hold a huge event to mark Sir Barry Gibb's 80th birthday this year.
Warning issued over icy roads
Ice and frost is causing havoc on the Island's roads this morning.
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
The Island's Met Office has issued another weather warning for snow and sleet over the weekend.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is unlikely to open this weekend.
