A man attempting to swim around the Island's coast has encountered some friendly seals along the way.
Mike Davis is embarking upon the challenge in support of Manx Wildlife Trust and the Blue Marine Foundation.
The swim - which will cover between 80 and 100 miles will take Mike more than 20 days to complete.
He's writing a daily blog about the experience - and says in his 7km swim from the Point of Ayre to Dog Mills yesterday he swam alongside ten seals.
Stopping Parentcraft classes not ideal says Health Minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the way Parentcraft classes were ended wasn't ideal.
Pop-up bar in Peel applies for alcohol licence
A planned Ibiza-style bar for the Sunset City this summer will find out if it's been granted an alcohol licence next month.
Baby heron looking for food
A charity is asking for donations of fish to help feed a baby heron.
Stiff competition expected at Woody open
A tennis club in the south of the Island says it's going back to the good old days for its next event.
Computer problems plaguing Manx Care
Manx Care says computer troubles may mean delays to appointments, test results and prescriptions today.
MHKs to lose free parking from May
Tynwald members have just one month left of free parking - before they'll have to stump up for it.
Pastor accuses Treasury Minister of doing Satan's bidding over assisted dying
A Baptist pastor from Peel has accused Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson of carrying out Satan's will after assisted dying laws passed through Tynwald.
Island has world's sixth-lowest crime rate, says study
The Isle of Man is the sixth-safest place in the world to live, it's been revealed.
