People are being encouraged to bolster their first aid skills this year.
St John Ambulance will run regular training courses for the public throughout 2017 - they're designed to equip people with the information they need to save a life.
This includes how to help someone who's choking, cut or burned or someone in difficulty in the water.
Commercial trainer Stuart Greaves says having the knowledge can sometimes be the difference between life and death:
Island updates arms export rules
The Island's updated its export controls to match the latest European and UK regulations.
Onchan Raceway to stay open with new lease
Onchan commissioners say Onchan's raceway will remain in operation after the company agreed to sign a new lease.
Jobcentre can't stop ads being doubled up
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says there's no way of ensuring job ads in the Island's Jobcentre aren't doubling up.
Deposits are biggest barrier to getting on property ladder
Manx residents have told a survey about barriers to first-time buyers getting on the property ladder the biggest difficulties are financial.
Vegan beauty salon up for sale
The owners of the Island's first vegan beauty salon say they're selling up.
Committee says more housing needed for young people
A Tynwald committee says the government needs to provide more housing for young people who can't find private rental accommodation.
Half of broken defibs now working
The Island's ambulance service says half of the Island's defibrillators which had been out of order are now working again.
Cider microbrewery planned for Ballasalla
Ballasalla could be getting a new microbrewery, if planners give the go-ahead.
