Does the Isle of Man need a levy to discourage people from using plastic bags?
That's the question on the mind of Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper - he'll ask the Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister about the issue in Tynwald next week.
Mr Hooper wants to know if the department has any plans to introduce a similar charge to the one in the UK, where shoppers pay a minimum of 5p per bag.
He says he's not sure if it's something he'd support and depends on how the money raised would be spent:
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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