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.
Today's planned Mountain Road closure called off
The Department of Infrastructure says a planned Mountain Road closure today has been called off.
Pope can park on Peel church double-yellows, confirms DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says the Pope can park his car outside a church in Peel - if he's got business inside.
Buses to divert around Sulby road closure
Bus Vannin says its services will divert around an incident in Sulby today.
Chance to quiz election candidates in Middle tonight
Marown Parish Church will host an election meeting later.
Residents in the north warn each other over thefts
Residents in the north of the Island are advising each other to make sure their properties are secure, after a spate of incidents.
Crash closes part of TT course
Police are warning motorists to avoid the scene of a crash on the TT course this morning.
New reservoir expected be ready next month
A new reservoir in the north of the Island is expected to be completed by early October.
Both Port St Mary lifeboats called out
It was a busy day for RNLI crews in Port St Mary yesterday - when both its lifeboats were launched to help a yacht.
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