Douglas Coastguard is warning members of the public against using old flares this weekend ahead of Bonfire Night.
It says people are sometimes tempted to set off the flares in the belief that they won’t be noticed amongst the fireworks.
However the flares can cause unnecessary distress reports, which always have to be responded to, and if they are out of date could be dangerous.
Anyone who has expired pyrotechnics should notify the
Coastguard who will safely dispose of them.
DOI reviewing events support, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says money and staffing shortages in his department means it's reviewing how it supports events.
Rally action to get underway this week
There'll be motorsport action around the Island this week, with the Manx National Rally.
Chief Minister meets with Jewish Council
The Chief Minister has met with representatives of the Commonwealth Jewish Council during a visit to the Island.
Manx Care's TT plans will be be ready soon
Health Minister Claire Christian says Manx Care hopes to finalise its plans for TT shortly.
Roadworks around Southern race circuit for two weeks
Roadworks are taking place around the Billown circuit from today, Tuesday, May 5, in preparation for the Southern 100 races in July.
Absolutely quackers! Highways workers rescue ducklings
Workers from the Department of Infrastructure leapt into action to rescue some ducklings today.
Nurse pay offer vote result released soon, says union
A nursing union says it'll reveal if its members will back a new Manx Care pay deal in the coming days.
First callout for Port St Mary lifeboat coxswain
Port St Mary's lifeboat coxswain was called into action for the first time at the weekend.
