A record number of young people on the Island received their Duke of Edinburgh's Awards at a ceremony last week.
More than 150 students were presented with their Bronze or Silver certificates at the Gaiety Theatre.
The main sections of the awards are Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition.
Alison Barnes, Awards Coordinator with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the event represents the end of a journey, and gives each individual a chance to celebrate their achievements.
Cafe hits back after staff abused
A café in the south of the Island has hit back after a man abused two young members of staff during their first day on the job.
Online appointments being considered by sexual health clinic
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's sexual health clinic gets around 300 phone calls a week - and Manx Care is considering an online appointments system.
Treasury can’t say how much is made from medicinal cannabis
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says he doesn't know how much money medicinal cannabis has put in the government's coffers.
Road closures planned for tin baths this weekend
One of the highlights of Castletown's summer calendar takes place this Saturday, with a number of road closures planned for the event.
DOI has no junction safety concerns over Iceland plans
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have any safety concerns about a junction near a proposed new Iceland store in Braddan.
LegCo to face questions in this morning's sitting
Members of the Legislative Council will face a total of seven questions when they sit later.
Passport prices to rise
The price of a passport is going up by almost eight per cent in August.
House of Keys to sit for final time before election
The House of Keys will sit later this morning, with the last chance for three new laws to be passed before the general election.
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