No school teachers get lump sums if they retire on medical grounds.
So says the Department of Education, Sport and culture after a Freedom of Information request.
The FOI asked how much was spent paying off teachers over the past five years for early or medical retirement.
The DESC says it doesn't hold that information - because although teachers can access their pensions because of retirement through illness, it doesn't pay out lump sums.
Teenager appears in court accused of assaulting a woman
A 17 year old has been remanded in custody over an allegation he assaulted a woman.
Ending bring-banks for paper will save environment and money, says minister
The Island's Infrastructure Minister says scrapping bring-banks for paper recycling is good for the environment, and will save government up to £50,000 a year.
'Temporary' tax hike unlikely to be reversed next year, says minister
The Treasury Minister says a temporary hike in income tax to fund healthcare may not be temporary after all.
Teenager remanded over burglary charge
A teenager has appeared in court accused of burglary.
Peel Castle jetty repairs waiting for cash, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll finish repairs on a Peel landmark when it gets the money to do them.
Steam Packet 'will have its say' on Mersey tidal barrage scheme
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says the Stema Packet Company will submit its views on a £6 billion proposed tidal power project on the River Mersey.
Fancy standing for Legislative Council?
Nominations have opened for four seats in Tynwald's upper chamber.
Spider-filled tunnel featured on Youtube
A YouTube channel has shared its exploration of one of the Island's most claustrophobic places.
