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.
Music festival applies for planning permission for this year's event
An annual festival has applied for planning permission to set up on its site again this year.
Gas main work to close Peel street
A street in Peel's town centre will be closed for two weeks this month.
Parents warned over primary school chat groups
Police are warning parents about toxic chat groups for youngsters containing derogatory and offensive language as well as inappropriate images.
Bus strike continues today
Bus Vannin plans to have a total of 50 services on the roads today.
Manxman crossing delayed after bad weather yesterday
Ferry sailings are continuing to run behind schedule today.
More than 270 get Duke of Ed awards
More than 270 young people have been honoured at the Gaiety Theatre for their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Plans for Lord Street development to be reconsidered
Plans for a 12-storey building on the site of the former Lord Street Bus Station are due to be reconsidered by the Planning Committee.
Coastguard teams mount search after beacon activated
Coastguard rescue teams and the RNLI say they're carrying out a search and rescue mission after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated.
