Ramsey Town Commissioners have introduced a canvas 'bag for life.'
It follows a proposal from commissioner Juan McGuinness which was agreed in May.
The bags are available from Ramsey Town Library during its normal opening hours and cost £5 each.
Mr McGuinness says they'll give people wishing to reduce their use of plastic bags an option that promotes the town at the same time.
Cricket club awarded £50k for nets
Crosby Cricket Club has been given a £50,000 grant to replace its nets.
DoI says it doesn't have info about requests to revoke tickets
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have any information about local authorities asking for fixed penalty notices revoked for members.
Hundreds of elective surgeries cancelled due to TT
A total of 551 elective surgeries were missed because of the TT and Manx Grand Prix in the past four years.
No concrete plans to change income tax thresholds
No promises are being made by the Treasury when it comes to changes to income tax thresholds.
Fire service's advice for how to keep safe on Bonfire Night
The Island's Fire and Rescue service is giving advice on how to stay safe with fireworks on Bonfire night.
Public urged to be on lookout for Asian hornets
Have you seen any Asian hornets buzzing around the Island?
Path in popular glen closed this week
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's closed a path in a popular glen in the north of the Island this week.
Last-minute change to Peel fireworks this evening
There’s been a last-minute change to the location of Peel’s fireworks display this evening, Wednesday November 5.
