An Island charity is warning gamblers that taking a punt isn’t the way to pay for Christmas.
GamCare Isle of Man says that many people are tempted to gamble over the festive season in some cases in order to try and fund it.
An affiliated partner of GamCare UK, the charity was commissioned by the Mental Health Service to provide free and confidential counselling and support to anyone affected by the problem.
Deputy manager Lyndsey Smart is encouraging people in need to get help:
Appeal after dog attack leaves 2 sheep dead, 2 injured
Police are appealing for information after a serious attack on livestock.
Leave extra time for hospital appointments amid roadworks, says Manx Care
Road works will be going ahead at Noble's Hospital next week.
MHK queries Island's abortion figures since law change
How many women have terminated their pregnancies on the Island since laws surrounding abortion were modernised?
Could you help run abattoir?
The Island's abattoir says it's looking for new board members.
Historic church in line for improvement work
A church which has served Crosby for more than 850 years could be getting some much-needed attention, if planners give the go-ahead.
New clerk for Arbory and Rushen
A local authority in the south of the Island is appointing a new clerk.
MHK wants prediction about Manx economy amid Iran war
The impact of the war in the Middle East on the Island will be raised Tynwald next week.
Minister reveals Steam Packet loan figures
The Steam Packet has repaid more than £27.3 million from a £154 million government loan issued in 2021.
