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A Scottish rowing club is attempting a 52-mile round trip across the Irish Sea today.

Police say a section of the Mountain Road is currently closed because of a crash.

The government says it welcomes news of an extended ceasefire in the Middle East, but will continue to monitor how international developments affect the Island.

The public are being invited to go aboard a tall ship which is visiting from Poland this weekend.

Police have issued a warning about students underage drinking as they go on study leave for their GSCEs.

A motion to draft amendments to the Island's Assisted Dying Bill to address concerns from the UK will be put forward in the House of Keys next week.

A popular Douglas festival has received its alcohol licences for the 2026 event.

Plans to redevelop a prominent demolition site in the city centre have been submitted.

There's a chance a Douglas takeaway might get a new location and get back into business.

A workshop about how businesses can support and benefit from neurodivergent employees will be held next week.

A huge shipping conference will be held on the Island later this summer.

The Financial Services Authority has published an info pack for companies to prepare for the Island's assessment by the European money laundering watchdog.

The founder of one of the world's most popular navigation apps will give a talk on the Island next month.

A charity speaking event will bring together leaders in business, sport and the military next month.

A teenage entrepreneur will be giving a talk about his 3D printing business later this month.

New laws which turn data into company assets could spark an AI gold rush here.

Britain's community of Travellers and Gypsies say they are facing a fight for survival of their way of life.

A dawn service has taken place in London, attended by the Princess Royal, to mark Anzac Day, which commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who died in conflict.

A man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman in London two years ago after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates.

Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare? For those around Sir Ed Davey, the answer is yes.

A dawn service has taken place in London, attended by the Princess Royal, to mark Anzac Day, which commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who died in conflict.

President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, state polling figures show.

Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine. 

The son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has spoken about the "living nightmare" he has endured since his parents were brutally killed late last year.

Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.

The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.

Mikel Arteta has urged his players to "take ownership" of the Premier League title race and "get the job done" after taking time to recharge and reflect following their loss to Manchester City.

Warrington Wolves captain George Williams could have played his last game for the club and is set for neck surgery, head coach Sam Burgess has revealed.

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, as the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win on Friday night.

The owner of British Airways (BA) has warned of higher ticket prices as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in oil prices.

Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.

The Post Office is seeking to delay the second Capture scandal case at the Court of Appeal, Sky News has learned.

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.