A fire in the south of the Island prompted an emergency response yesterday – but it wasn’t quite what it seemed.
The Fire and Rescue Service says as Storm Kathleen battered the Island, they were called to reports of a blaze on Bradda Head.
However, when crews arrived they were stunned to find the reported ‘smoke’ was a stream being blown uphill by the winds.
They posted footage of the ‘fire’ to Facebook.
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Amended planning app for possible place of worship submitted
A church hoping to turn a former shop into a place of worship has submitted amended plans.
Come TORQ this TT
Two charities have teamed-up to create a mental health and wellbeing service for TT riders.
Gas prices will be reviewed twice this year
The Island's utilities regulator says it'll review gas prices twice this year.
Minister says staff changes held-up Transport Strategy
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says staffing changes have held up his department's Transport Strategy.
DfE says TT fireworks aren't made from plastic
The Department for Enterprise says it doesn't fish discarded plastic out of Douglas Bay after the TT fireworks display - because it doesn't use plastic.
Cook with disposable BBQs safely, urges Fire Service
If you're planning to have a barbecue in the sunshine today, ensure you do so safely.
One person from Island on 2024 Sunday Times Rich List
Just one Island resident has made it onto this year's list of Britain's richest people.
