A man attempting to swim around the Island's coast has encountered some friendly seals along the way.
Mike Davis is embarking upon the challenge in support of Manx Wildlife Trust and the Blue Marine Foundation.
The swim - which will cover between 80 and 100 miles will take Mike more than 20 days to complete.
He's writing a daily blog about the experience - and says in his 7km swim from the Point of Ayre to Dog Mills yesterday he swam alongside ten seals.
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.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
