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.
More works on Old Castletown Road this week
Manx Utilities says temporary traffic lights will be back in Kewaigue this week.
Airport says flights may be affected by morning's fog
The airport says the foggy conditions this morning could affect flights.
Could the Grandstand be getting a new entrance plaza?
Douglas Council's launched an online survey to gather people's views about the future of Noble's Park.
Caine to defend seat in general election
Education minister Daphne Caine says she'll defend her seat in September.
June sitting of Tynwald to take place today
Tynwald's June sitting gets underway this morning, with 11 questions and 27 items on the agenda.
Deacon calls for pause on assisted dying law
A Catholic deacon is calling for the Assisted Dying Bill to be put on hold until after September's general election.
Hindi interpreter needed by police
Police are asking people to come forward if they can speak Hindi.
Report says more hospital beds not needed at Noble's
A review into bed spaces at Noble's Hospital says too many people go to Accident & Emergency instead of other healthcare services such as GPs.
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