The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says kids will benefit from an extra 30 minutes a year in the pool.
Instead of 26 shorter swimming sessions, children will now do 18 longer ones.
The Department says it's made the change to make sure kids are skilled swimmers before leaving primary school.
22 Primary Schools will adopt the new scheme in September 2025 with the remaining schools implementing it in February 2026.
Spooky Langness experience raises questions about haunting
A social media user's claiming Langness may be haunted - after their mother heard spectral wailing and singing on the peninsula last week.
DOI thanks people for their TT Access Road patience
The Department of Infrastructure is thanking drivers for their patience when using the TT access road this week.
MGP practice called off tonight
There'll be no Manx Grand Prix practice tonight amid damp conditions, and with more poor weather on the way.
Christian minister and festival director announces candidacy
A Christian minister and film festival director has thrown his hat in the ring for this year's general election.
Police say listen to marshals after problems on MGP's first day
Police are reminding Manx Grand Prix spectators to listen to marshals.
Weather casts doubt on this evening's practice
Race organisers say they're keeping a close eye on the weather tonight.
Manx food and drink producers celebrate 22 Great Taste wins
22 Isle of Man food and drink products have received Great Taste accreditation this year.
Anger after vandals target Castletown's square
Market Square in Castletown has been targeted by vandals over the weekend.
