Police say half the cars they stopped in an operation to see how many were ready for winter had problems.
Operation Uplift ran for three weeks from the end of October, with checkpoints manned by officers and officials from the vehicle testing centre.
They stopped a total of 276 vehicles - of which, 138 had some form of defect, with 105 faulty lights, and 44 worn tyres.
Seven drivers were issued with a court summons, while five drivers were arrested for drink or drug driving after failing tests.
Hundreds of government staff finished carbon training
More than 400 government employees have completed their carbon literacy training.
Woman plans charity marathon after losing mum to cancer
A woman who lost her mum to cancer is tackling a marathon in Italy next year to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man.
Mountain Road closure affecting buses today
Bus Vannin's warning some of its services are running behind this morning.
Dangerous trees means road closure in the west
A road in the west of the Island will be closed today to allow for the removal of dangerous trees.
Joe Locke nominated for Emmy
Island actor Joe Locke is in the running for an award for his role in hit TV drama Heartstopper.
Young workers support minimum wage rise
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says young people don't feel this year's minimum wage rise will make it harder for them to find work.
Ice weather warning remains in place
A yellow weather warning for ice remains in place today with sub-zero temperatures across much of the Island.
Snow and ice closes Mountain Road
Freezing conditions means the Mountain Road is currently closed.
