Peel's lifeboat was called out twice in just 24 hours at the weekend.
At around 9.40pm on Saturday, five people were stranded on a boat which ran out of fuel returning from Northern Ireland.
And shortly before 6pm on Sunday, three people had to be rescued after their boat suffered engine failure around a mile off the Island's west coast.
Nobody was hurt in either incident.
Six-month delay to home energy efficiency scheme
An energy efficiency scheme for Manx homes, due last month, will now be introduced next year.
Survey shows business inflation worries
Inflation is reported as being the most common concern among Manx businesses.
New planning rules backed by Tynwald
Tynwald's backed new reforms which government says will simplify the planning system.
Xmas lights spectacular at horses' home
Fancy celebrating Christmas while raising money for old working horses?
Fire service issues Christmas safety warning
The fire service is warning people about the risks of festive fires as Christmas approaches.
Council wants your views on Noble's Park
Douglas Council says it wants your views as it considers improvements to the capital's biggest park.
Jury service rules updated
Tynwald's approved changes to laws which mean more people will be eligible for jury service.
Mountain Road could reopen today
The Mountain Road is due to be inspected this morning after days of closures.
