Politicians will debate the best way to improve childcare on the Island next week.
When Tynwald sits, Education minister Graham Cregeen will ask members to support a report looking into the problem.
The document says mums and dads face particular problems trying to find nursery places for children under the age of two.
Mr Crageen wants to extend the preschool credit scheme to cover childminders and provide more nursery places.
Candidate's banner slashed with knife
An election candidate says vandals attacked a banner with a knife last night.
Commissioners plan to buy 30 new homes in Braddan
Braddan commissioners say they want to buy dozens of homes in the area's biggest new development.
Drug-drive limit based on UK, says DOI
A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the Island's cannabis drug-driving limit was introduced using the same scientific evidence as the UK.
Watchmaker applies for retrospective car park permission
A world-renowned watchmaker has applied for retrospective planning permission for a staff car park at his workshop in Sulby.
Move your car to get your bush trimmed, say commissioners
Garff Commissioners are asking residents to avoid parking near hedge-cutting work tomorrow.
Mountain Road work shifts south
Work to clear away Manx Grand Prix race equipment switches to the southern end of the Mountain Road today.
Port St Mary hosts requisition meeting tonight
A requisition meeting for Rushen has been called by Captain of the Parish Paul Costain tonight.
Election delays government statistics report
The government says a statistics report will be delayed until after this month's election.
