Port St Mary RNLI volunteers were called out twice in two hours yesterday.
Shortly before 11am, the Gough Ritchie went to the aid of a catamaran which got into difficulties at the entrance to Castletown Harbour.
After the vessel was safely moored up, the lifeboat crew was called to report of children in difficulty on the swimming raft in Chapel Bay in Port St Mary.
That, however, turned out to be a well-intentioned false alarm, and two boys were accompanied back to shore.
Passport prices to rise
The price of a passport is going up by almost eight per cent in August.
House of Keys to sit for final time before election
The House of Keys will sit later this morning, with the last chance for three new laws to be passed before the general election.
Island cyclist to ride in Tour De France
An Island cyclist has been selected to compete in the Tour De France, starting this Saturday, July 4.
Police appeal over promenade street brawl
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fight which happened on Central Promenade in Douglas
Well-known farm in the west up for sale
A landmark farm in the west of the Island has gone on the market.
Pet foodbank needs your help!
An Island organisation which acts as a food bank for pets on the Island is appealing for urgent help after a surge in demand.
How much cash can government raise in 10 days, asks MHK
How much cash can the government lay its hands on in 10 days if it needed to?
LegCo considers meeting on a different day
Should the Legislative Council sit on a different day in future?
