The Manx government could get new powers to take control of struggling gas companies in an emergency.
The Energy Bill 2022, which is progressing through the House of Keys, passed its second reading on Tuesday.
It's been introduced in the context of abnormally high global energy prices.
Environment Minister Clare Barber said the legislation "strengthens government's power to intervene" and would also make sure the island's gas supply is maintained.
'Significant' snowfall expected this weekend
The Island's Met Office is warning people to be prepared for snow this weekend.
Shop to close in 'almost impossible retail landscape'
A shop in Douglas says it's closing down for good later this month.
Oil be back, say pollution-hit ducks
A bird charity says it's hopeful three ducks will make a full recovery and be released back into the wild after a pollution incident.
Firefighters free horse trapped in pipe
Fire crews were called out to an unusual incident on New Year’s Day.
Rising number of cats in charity's care
An Island animal charity says it looked after almost 500 cats and kittens last year.
Price hikes for dumping appliances at civic amenity site
Disposing of appliances at the Eastern civic amenity site is now more expensive.
A&E visits rise more than 35 per cent in a decade
The number of people turning up at Accident and Emergency at Noble's Hospital has risen by more than 35 per cent in the last decade.
Island gets northern lights show
Aurora watchers were treated to a show in Manx skies last night.
