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.
Police investigate car fire in Onchan
Authorities are investigating after a car was found on fire in Onchan last night.
CoMin finds Graih figures ‘unsettling’ says Thomas
A senior politician says the Council of Ministers finds figures on homelessness ‘unsettling’, but insists government is taking steps to address the issue.
Teacher industrial action petition over 1,000-strong
An online petition backing teachers in their dispute with the government has reached more than 1,000 signatures.
2020 budget being delivered at Tynwald sitting
The 2020 budget is due to be delivered as part of this months sitting of Tynwald.
College science wing to be dedicated to former pupil
A proposed new development at King Williams College is set to be dedicated to a former pupil.
Basking sharks - how far do they travel?
New research into the largest creatures in Manx waters has revealed they spend time as far south as Morocco and as far north as Norway.
Public meeting to discuss Laxey sewage proposals
A proposed new sewage treatment works will be the subject of a public meeting next month.
Glen Road works to reduce flooding risk
Work will begin next week to reduce the risk of flooding on a road in Laxey.
