£8.1 million of taxpayers' money could be spent on buying a brand new care home in Douglas.
The Department of Health and Social Care will ask Tynwald to approve the plan for the building on Sailsbury Street next week:
The home, which is being built and sold by a private company, will have 68 beds - the department says it will address the lack of affordable nursing home places on the Island.
Minister Howard Quayle says he thinks it makes good business sense:
Smartmeter alert problem now fixed, says Manx Utilities
Manx Utilities says it's now solved problems that sent users false alerts about their smartmeter balance.
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Merchant Navy Day will be marked on Island with a remembrance service for those who lost their lives at sea.
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
A huge celebration of the Island's Filipino community will take place in Laxey later this year.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
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