Fares for school bus services are rising by 10p from today for those using Go School smart travel cards
The government says the change has been made to create extra revenue and support operating costs for the subsidised service.
MHK Jason Moorhouse says whilst he accepts the rise 'does not make welcome news', he added it's designed to reduce the subsidy being carried by taxpayers.
The new fare will get a student to and from school or college for £4 a week.
Douglas fire festival cancelled
A winter fire festival planned for the Island's capital next weekend has been called off.
The Island's new Council of Ministers has been unveiled this morning.
Patrick commissioners' mission statement almost ready
Patrick commissioners say they've come up with seven issues to include in a new mission statement.
Douglas to mark its first Oie Houney fire festival
The Island's capital will celebrate a fire festival later this month.
New chief minister "first among equals"
The government's released a video featuring the new Island's chief minister.
Online passport applications to be cheaper than paper forms
The government says you'll soon be able to apply for a passport online - and save £13 doing so.
Two runaways on tram line since last January, says Manx Electric Railway
The Manx Electric Railway says it's had two runaway incidents in the last 21 months.
Engineers fixing burst water mains in Ballasalla
A burst pipe means low water pressure or no supply at all in the south of the Island this morning.
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