Fire crews were called to a Douglas school this morning.
A fire alarm went off just after 10am at Ballakermeen High School on St Catherine’s Close.
The Island’s Fire and Rescue Service says a bitumen heater began to overheat and emit smoke, triggering the alert.
Firefighters checked the room with a thermal image camera and made sure the burner cooled down sufficiently.
Small rise in homeschooling, says department
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the number of children registered as being homeschooled rose by just over three per cent last year.
Salt available for icy conditions, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says you can help prepare for cold weather this weekend.
Over £46k spent on windfarm in past year
The Department of Infrastructure says it spent more than £46,000 on the Orsted offshore windfarm last year.
Library asks why you aren't a member
Why aren't you a member of the capital's library?
Have sub-post office contracts been terminated?
An MHK wants to know more details about sub-post office contracts.
Company launches TV and screen acting course
A new weekly acting class is hoping to produce the Island's stars of the future.
Yellow weather warning for frost and ice tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions tonight.
Warning over TT accommodation scam
There's a warning to TT fans only to book homestay accommodation through official channels - after concerns over a scammer advertising a property that wasn't theirs.
