The Island's health minister says taxpayers won't foot the bill for cannabis on prescription.
This week in the House of Keys Lawrie Hooper faced a question from Douglas South MHK Claire Christian about the costs of medicinal cannabis to the NHS and those prescribed it.
Mr Hooper explained cannabis isn't a tested medicine and so is only available via a private prescription.
He added those prescribed the drug will have to pay for it, and it's impossible to predict how much it will cost.
Eating disorder support group to host first meeting
A new group says it's hoping to support parents and carers looking after those who suffer eating disorders.
Online historic newspapers halted next month
Manx National Heritage says you won't be able to read historic newspapers online at its iMuseum site from October.
Yellow warning for coastal overtopping
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for lunchtime today.
Weather forces Tough Mucka postponement
Organisers of a huge sporting event this weekend say it's had to be put back.
Police investigating Irish 'paedophile hunter' video
Police say they're investigating after being handed footage of a man who's said to have travelled from the Island in a paedophile sting.
Updated rules for special constables due before Tynwald
Special Constables on the Island could be getting new rules.
Pre-election meeting in Marown next month
General election fever may be over - but voters in a local authority will go to the polls again next month.
Microwave food leads to early hours callout for firefighters
Food burning in a microwave sparked a callout for Island's Fire and Rescue Service this morning.
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