Very high levels of air pollution spreading across the UK should not be a cause for concern for Island residents.
That’s the message from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Dust from the Saharan Desert and winds have combined to create a potentially toxic storm.
People here have seen some evidence of it on the Island with numerous reports of sandy deposits left on cars.
Environmental health officer Christian Cowin says its presence doesn’t carry any health implications:
Refurbished linkspan ready for Manx Grand Prix
Bikers getting off the ferry for Manx Grand Prix will be greeted by a new road surface this month.
Famous army parachute team to perform for Classic TT
The British Army's famous parachute display team will be visiting the Island for the Classic TT this month.
Royal show kicks off today
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show gets underway today.
Series of Mountain Road closures for filming start today
Today sees the first of a series of Mountain Road closures for filming of the Channing Tatum TT movie, which'll continue over the weekend and into next week.
Former primary school site can't be designated brownfield
Environment Minister Clare Barber says the Buchan School site hasn't been designated as a brownfield site - because there's no such thing under Manx law.
£12K raised by charity polo tournament
A total of £12,000 has been raised for Hospice Isle of Man and Mannin Cancers Help Centre by a charity polo tournament.
Sewers could be used to find illegal drugs
Could the Island's sewers be turned into a way to spot illegal drugs and infectious diseases?
Cruise ship visiting today
A large cruise ship is visiting Manx waters today.
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