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Northern bus services to be raised in Keys

Bus services in the north will be on the mind of an MHK this week.
Ben out of service for maintenance work this week

The Steam Packet says the Ben My Chree will be out of service tomorrow.
Richmond Hill closed again tonight for work

Part of the New Castletown Road will close again tonight as work continues on it.
October warmer and sunnier than usual, says Met Office

A single storm in October accounted for more than a fifth of the month's total rainfall.
MHK queries cost of Liverpool awards trip

Questions about the cost of attending a business award night on Merseyside will be raised this week.
DOI says it has 20 empty public sector homes

The Department of Infrastructure says it has just 20 empty homes for public housing tenants.
Marquee plan submitted by Milntown Estate

A landmark house in Ramsey could be getting a marquee for summer, if planners give the green light.
Fire crews called to free driver from crashed car

Firefighters spent around 45 minutes helping cut a driver free from their car this morning.

Company lodges flats plans for offices

Falling demand for office space - and rising demand for housing - could see an office block in central Douglas converted into flats.
New signage plans for Tesco

A supermarket in the capital could be getting a new look, if planners approve new proposals.
Age Concern event to connect older people with support services

Age Concern Isle of Man is bringing together government departments, charities and local organisations to help support older people.
Age Concern are bringing support services together for older people across the Isle of Man

Age Concern Isle of Man is bringing together a wide range of government departments, public services, Charities and local organisations for a special event aimed at supporting older people across the Island.
PokerStars Isle of Man faces uncertainty over Flutter job cuts

PokerStars' Isle of Man operation could be affected by plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs at parent company Flutter Entertainment.
Businesses invite to sponsor Island Games 2029

The Isle of Man will be hosting a huge sporting event in 2029 - and your business is invited to get involved.
Isle of Man to change sanction rules following UK

The Isle of Man is getting new rules about sanctions, as the UK changes its regulations.
Island company unveils AI voicemail alternative

An Isle of Man technology business has launched a new AI service to help companies handle phone enquiries more efficiently.

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Man jailed for life after dragging headteacher to his death under his car

A man who hit a cyclist and knowingly dragged him for more than a mile under his car has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the murder.
Two teens arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five boys stabbed at Halloween party

Two boys have been arrested after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie loses discrimination case against union

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) did not discriminate against one of its members because of her gender beliefs, a tribunal has ruled.
Sky News expands Arc XP partnership to create next-generation app and website

Sky News has expanded its partnership with media platform Arc XP to provide the technology underpinning its new app and website.

Hackers target refrigerators in Ireland and European countries in new wave of cyber attacks

Cyber hackers have targeted fridges and freezers in supermarkets in several European countries including Ireland – causing temperatures to increase and food to spoil.
FIFA to partially release documents relating to World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA will give members of its ruling council access to some documents for the first time related to the World Cup sell-off, Sky News understands.
British backpackers in Australia could face rural work visa requirement

British backpackers in Australia could be forced to spend more time in regional areas under proposed changes to the country's working holiday visa.

Journalists had 'poisoned the well of justice' - the defence's closing speech | Episode 14

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Actress Selma Blair says she's 'so sorry' in first public remarks since incident on plane

Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.
Hayden Panettiere: Police close investigation into star's death

Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally.

Barclays to begin car finance payouts months before outcome of legal challenge

Barclays will this week become the first major UK lender to begin offering compensation payments to former motor finance customers, even as the industry's big financiers face waiting months for the outcome of challenges to a £9bn redress scheme.
Water chiefs lash out at Ofwat governance reforms

Water industry bosses have hit out at reforms proposed by Ofwat, the industry regulator, which they claim would force them to recruit dozens of additional directors with the cost being borne by billpayers.
Ministers to hold urgent talks with Poundland chiefs

The government is to hold an urgent meeting with Poundland bosses amid growing recriminations over the discount retailer's ownership.