It's been confirmed that Peel Lifeboat was forced to abandon a fundraising exercise this week to rescue a TT fan returning to Ireland.
The individual was sailing home on their RIB when when it broke down 15 miles off the town's coast on Thursday night.
Fortunately the Peel boat had it's volunteer crew on board and was able to rescue to the stranded sailor, towing them to shore at 10.15pm.
No one was reported as being injured.
Hundreds of elective surgeries cancelled due to TT
A total of 551 elective surgeries were missed because of the TT and Manx Grand Prix in the past four years.
No concrete plans to change income tax thresholds
No promises are being made by the Treasury when it comes to changes to income tax thresholds.
Fire service's advice for how to keep safe on Bonfire Night
The Island's Fire and Rescue service is giving advice on how to stay safe with fireworks on Bonfire night.
Public urged to be on lookout for Asian hornets
Have you seen any Asian hornets buzzing around the Island?
Path in popular glen closed this week
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's closed a path in a popular glen in the north of the Island this week.
Last-minute change to Peel fireworks this evening
There’s been a last-minute change to the location of Peel’s fireworks display this evening, Wednesday November 5.
Parking permit review 'on the way' - but not yet
The Island's parking permit system will be reviewed - but Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she doesn't know when.
No complaints about locked-in cars at Villa Marina
Education, Sport and Minister Daphne Caine says she doesn't know how many cars have been locked in overnight at the Villa Marina - but nobody's complained in the last six months.
