The cost of free school meals has risen by 65 per cent in the last five years, according to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.
A freedom of information request asked how much the department had spent providing school dinners since 2012.
The department said five years ago free school meals cost a total of £465,000.
However, last year that figure had leapt to £767,000.
2,000 year old spoon used for telling the future found in the west of the Island
You can see a 2,000 year old bronze spoon used for telling the future, found in the west of the Island.
Still time to get your flu jab
The Island's public health officials say there's still time to get your flu jab this year.
Vet stepping back from service
A vet in the west of the Island is stepping back from services, saying he can't give his best to pets at the moment.
"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.
