An Island man helping to defuse mines and explosives in Ukraine has been killed.
Chris Garrett of Peel had been helping Ukrainian forces for more than 10 years.
He was killed on Tuesday while clearing a Russian minefield in eastern Ukraine in the Kharkiv region.
He'd won medals for his service and was sentenced in absentia to more than 14 years in jail by a court in Russian-occupied Donetsk.
Manxman sailings cancelled today
This afternoon’s Manxman sailings have been cancelled due to the incoming bad weather.
New parent employment rights to start this Saturday
The Department of Enterprise says from November 1, parents will get stronger support with new shared parental and bereavement leave rights.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
FOI reveals nearly 90,000 untaxed vehicles
There are currently 89,519 untaxed vehicles on the Island.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
