More than 1600 people on the Isle of Man have been helped by the Salvation Army this month.
The charity has been assisting those in need - statistics show more help has been required this year:
People are referred to the Salvation Army from health and care agencies if they're in need of food, vouchers, toys or a Christmas meal.
Captain Simon Clampton says the festive period can be a difficult time for many:
Immigration advice industry 'unregulated wild west'
Immigration advice on the Island has been described as an unregulated 'wild west'.
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.
No teacher lump sums for retirement on health grounds, says department
No school teachers get lump sums if they retire on medical grounds.
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.
