Douglas plasterer Sam Black is out of the X Factor.
At the weekend, he fell foul of the public vote during a double elimination and didn't make it through to semi-finals of the competition.
Sam, from Cronk y Berry, performed Oops by Little Mix but lost out to the Cutkelvins.
Afterwards, the 27 year old told newspapers he was almost broke after taking part in the contest because he'd been unable to work.
Hotels and restaurants show massive inflationary price increase
Hospitality has seen a huge inflationary rise over the past year, according to new government figures.
Cav back in action this weekend
Mark Cavendish is gearing up for a return to racing after battling illness.
Parents get new childcare credit scheme
Tynwald has voted to replace the pre-school credit system after 12 years.
Cruise ship due in Douglas tomorrow
The Island is getting a visit from a cruise ship tomorrow.
Former music impresario given restraint order
A businessman behind a failed property project has been told he can't sue without permission from a court for two years.
Ben my Chree due in drydock this summer
The Ben my Chree will spend up to two weeks in drydock in July as she undergoes routine maintenance.
Bus driver called police over drunk fisherman
A drunk fisherman who couldn't stand or walk was arrested after refusing to get off a bus.
Fire at animal waste plant
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the Animal Waste Plant this morning.
