A befriender for Esther Rantzen’s SilverLine says services that have expanded into the larger UK charity won't change here.
This new lifeline service for the elderly was launched UK wide yesterday after being piloted in the Isle of Man.
The helpline is available for older people 24/7.
Volunteer Wilma says she speaks regularly to a local lady who lives in isolation:
Commissioners vote against selling cherished number plate
Onchan Commissioners have voted against selling a personalised registration number from a 70 year old tractor it has in storage.
Armed police detain man
The police say armed officers dealt with a 'contained' incident in Ramsey this afternoon.
Independent inspection of Manx Care may start next year
The Department of Health and Social Care says Manx Care's next independent inspection will start next year at the earliest.
Part of TT course to close for a week
A section of the TT course is due to close during the day for a week.
New emergency preparedness event after first's success
Another free event to help you prep for worst case scenarios is to be held this month.
Still time for seasonal flu jabs, says Manx Care
Manx Care says there's still time to get your winter flu vaccines.
Firefighters tackle three incidents in one afternoon
Fire crews dealt with three incidents across the Island yesterday afternoon, including a fire in a mobile school classroom.
List of buses running during today's strike action
Bus Vannin is once again operating a contingency timetable as the latest strike action continues until Tuesday.
