Douglas Council looks set to ban single-use plastics from all its events.
A council meeting this month will consider the proposals after the Executive Committee approved the ban.
A trial ban took place last year, with food and drink vendors prevented from using single-use packaging.
The ban wouldn't cover plastics needed for hygiene or safety, or those that can be reused.
Tree planting finishes at major new nature reserve
Tree planting in the East Baldwin valley has now finished, in what Manx Wildlife Trust's calling a major milestone.
Mountain Road to shut for two weeks from today
The Mountain Road will be shutting for two weeks from today.
Nearly £1k raised for Garfield's chemo
Nearly £1,000 has been raised to get chemotherapy for a beloved cat.
Around £110k lost in untaxed vehicles
The government estimates around £110,000 is being lost in income from untaxed vehicles.
Laws to control gas prices move forward in LegCo today
Legislation which could bring in price controls to protect gas consumers is making progress through parliament.
Busy road to close again this week
A section of road at Kewaigue will close for two weekends from this week.
Island marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month for second year
Public Health and Manx Care are marking Bowel Cancer Awareness Month for the second time running.
Cabinet Office can't say how many voter letters get returned
The Cabinet Office minister says it's not possible to say how many voter registration letters have been returned to sender.
