The new chief executive of the Department of Education and Children has raised fresh concerns over the ongoing dispute surrounding GCSEs in England.
Speculation over possible changes to the exams has been ongoing for some time.
Manx students currently follow England’s GCSE system but a breakaway has not been ruled out.
Professor Ronald Barr, who is the former principle of the Isle of Man College, says this isn’t an immediate consideration but the situation isn’t ideal:
"We're not a pet toilet", says Castletown tearoom
A tearoom in the south of the Island is asking dog owners to help it with a wee problem.
Charity defends dog muzzles after criticism
An Island animal charity has defended putting muzzles on dogs, after hearing people were getting negative comments for the practice.
Seal released back into wild after being given the all-clear
The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a video of a seal making its way back into the wild after being given the all-clear.
Appeal after car damaged at golf links
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged two weeks ago.
Bidder pays £500 for £10 note
One of the first £10 notes on the Island has sold for £500.
Thousands of government workers on zero-hour contracts
The government's revealed it employs almost 5,000 people on zero-hour contracts.
New moves to prevent phone fraud
The Island's telecoms regulator says it's issuing new guidance to companies to stop fraudsters using fake phone numbers.
TT competitor jailed over child rape
A TT, MGP and Classic TT competitor has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of raping a child.
