The world's largest offshore windfarm has opened.
Danish energy firm Orsted confirmed the news yesterday - and say the farm, which consists of 87 turbines is located in the Irish Sea, off the coast of Cumbria.
The Walney Extension spans an area of 145 square kilometres - equal to approximately 20,000 football pitches.
The facility, visible from the Isle of Man off the east coast - has the capability to power 600,000 UK homes.
Five Island residents honoured by King Charles
Five Island residents have been recognised in the Kings birthday honours list.
Local authority to ban feeding wild birds
Feeding the birds in the south of the Island could be about to get very expensive - as commissioners consider bringing in new byelaws.
Loose cock causes consternation in Port Erin
Residents in the south of the Island are being reassured over a wandering peacock.
Ramsey cafe hoping to reopen after flood
A café in Ramsey is hoping to reopen tomorrow after closing because of a flood in TT.
Scammers are revolut-ing, says cyber security centre
Don't fall for scam callers pretending to be from online bank Revolut!
Is port security tighter after Belfast riots?
Onchan MHK Julie Edge will raise the issue of port security in an urgent Tynwald question next week.
Ramsey rehab ward move ruled out, says Manx Care
Manx Care says it won't move a rehabilitation ward from Ramsey Cottage Hospital to a day centre more than half a mile away.
50 acres of land in St Johns for sale
Around 50 acres of farmland in the west of the Island is up for sale.
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