A record number of newcomers will take part in this months Southern 100.
Last year 30 solo riders and four sidecar crews took part in their maiden race on the course - that has now risen to 36 solo racers and no fewer then ten sidecar teams.
This will also include two all-female teams who will take on the Billown course.
Vehicle hire firm '4 Hire', have also provided a mini-bus to show debutants around the course.
Police make fresh appeal to find missing teenager
The police are making a renewed appeal to the public for information about a missing teenager.
Trainee police constables raise £1,400 with kayak challenge
Trainee police constables have raised £1,400 for the RNLI in a charity kayaking challenge.
RNLI honours the 40 years of service between two volunteers
The RNLI's celebrating a total of 40 years service between two volunteers.
What would be the impact of raising the income tax threshold?
How much would it cost the government to increase the income tax threshold?
Nominations open for Manx cultural hero awards
Do you know a Manx cultural hero who should be celebrated?
Passport and immigration public counters to temporarily close
The Government Offices passport, immigration and nationality public counters will be temporarily closed next week.
Overnight delay means today's sailings will set off late
A number of Steam Packet sailings will be setting off later than scheduled today, Saturday, November 1.
Fireworks displays to kick off with event tonight
Fireworks displays are set to go off with a bang around the Island, starting tonight.
