An Onchan MHK has queried how much importance government puts on children walking to school:
That's David Quirk - he raised the issue in the House of Keys this week with the Department of Education and Children.
All children who live within a one-mile radius of their school are expected to walk and are encouraged to do so.
However department member Bill Malarkey says it isn't their responsibility to make that happen:
Mountain Road closes for TT work
A section of the Mountain Road closes later today for a week as work gets underway to make sure it's ready for TT.
£1.4 million of new buses expected this year
The Isle of Man will be getting £1.4 million worth of new buses later this year.
Dog fouling reported to police, say commissioners
A village in the south of the Island is warning pet owners to make sure they clean up after their dogs.
Windfarm firm to sponsor Bushy's TT Village
A windfarm company planning to build turbines off the Island's east coast is sponsoring this year's Bushy's TT village.
No special 20mph enforcement by police, says minister
The Island's Justice Minister says there'll be no special enforcement of proposed 20mph zones around the Island.
0.3% of Douglas buildings ruinous or dilapidated, says report
Douglas council says the capital has 49 dilapidated or ruinous buildings.
DHSC looking for £125k a year temporary chief officer
The Department of Health and Social Care says it needs a temporary head to lead it - for up to £125,000 a year.
Two-hour delay to this evening's Liverpool sailing
The Steam Packet Company says tonight’s Manannan sailing from Liverpool will set off two hours late.
