Coastguards and Douglas lifeboat were called to help a group of youngsters stuck at Port Jack last night.
The Ruby Clery crew was alerted about three youngsters in the water shortly after 9.30pm last night.
Coastguard officers say the alarm turned out to be a false one - although made with good intent.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
Inquest hears how well-known businessman died following crash
An inquest in Liverpool has heard how a car dealership director died three days after a crash in St Johns.
Woman thrown out of House of Keys for heckling chief minister
A heckler had to be thrown out the House of Keys this week for interrupting the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister rules out fuel rationing and duty cut
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says there are no plans to start rationing fuel on the Island.
Heating oil company says price rise "pulling at heartstrings"
An Island heating fuel company says oil price rises are completely out of its control - and described the rise as "pulling the heartstrings".
Foxdale seagull farm importing birds in bid to boost numbers
Efforts to revive the Island’s seagull population will see thousands of the birds imported to a new farm in the west of the Island.
Vehicle services move online today
The government's announced a range of support to help people access driver and vehicle services as they move online.
Fuel price hit may last into winter, says government
The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.
Further temporary speed limits on TT course
There'll be more temporary speed limits and traffic lights on the TT course this week.
