A local doctor has declared his intention to stand for election in Ramsey saying we need to maintain "a really inclusive society on the Island".
GP Alex Allinson has declared for the town ahead of September's General Election - he's served as a commissioner there for eight years.
He says the Island has to start investing more in community services saying Tynwald needs to reflect the whole population and "include people from different backgrounds with different life experiences".
Reform UK candidate warns of ferries full of Palatine refugees
A Reform UK candidate has predicted the Isle of Man will be overrun by refugees from "Palatine".
DOI wants to store clinical waste at Braddan site
The Department of infrastructure has applied to store clinical waste at a disposal site in Braddan.
Manx Care spent nothing on gender reassignment last year
Manx Care says the Island hasn't spent any money on gender reassignment surgery in the past 12 months.
School asks dog owners to stay off its fields
An Island primary school is asking pet owners to keep off its grass.
Manannan engine fault causing slower crossings
The Steam Packet company says it's working to fix an engine problem, a week after the Manannan returned from her winter overhaul.
Speeding drivers killing estate's pets, say commissioners
Marown commissioners are appealing for motorists to keep their speed down after a series of incidents of pets being run over.
Commissioner loses seat for missing meetings
A Castletown commissioner is the latest local authority member on the Island to get the boot for missing meetings.
If it doesn't belong in recycling, don't put it in!
Would-be recyclers are being asked not to put any old rubbish in their bins.
