A Manx home for a foot long slug
The worlds largest slug has been found - on the Isle of Man
The Ash Black Slug (Limax cinereoniger), is the worlds largest land slug, growing up to 30cm, has been rediscovered on the island after a gap of over 100 years.
The slug is dark grey in colour with a pale wavy crest running the length of its back.
Last recorded in 1905 with specimens sent to the Manx Museum, the slug was refound near Glen Auldyn by British invertebrate expert. Keith Alexander.
Section of Mountain Road closed for oil clean-up
A section of the Mountain Road is currently closed after an oil spill.
129 sewer overflow discharges in Douglas last year
Manx Utilities says it recorded almost 130 sewer overflow discharges last year from two sites in Douglas.
Third 'Listening To You' roadshow in Douglas tonight
The third roadshow of the government's Listening To You series is in Douglas tonight.
Roundhouse update at commissioners' meeting
Braddan commissioners will get an update on progress with the Roundhouse tomorrow.
Roisin's through to the finals of BBC One show
A young woman from Ramsey has made it through to the finals of a BBC show.
Ramsey department store closing
A department store in the North has announced it's closing down.
Blood transfusion figures revealed
Manx Care says it was asked for 1,341 units of blood last year.
Road closures for hill climb events
Roads around the Island will be closed this weekend for a motor racing event.
