Mark Cavendish has announced he plans to retire at the end of the 2023 season.
The Manx Missile has been speaking at a press conference at the Giro d’Italia, which he is currently racing in.
He said ‘cycling has been my life for over 25 years – I’ve lived an absolute dream.’
Cavendish will still take part in the Tour de France this summer, where he’ll try to break the record for most stage wins, which he currently shares with Eddy Merckx.
Sam Barks backs windfarm referendum
Movie star Sam Barks has backed calls for a public vote about a windfarm in the south of the Island.
Rally action continues today
Road closures continue in the north of the Island today as the Manx Rally continues.
Glen Helen's Swiss Chalet up for rent
A landmark former restaurant in the west of the Island is up for rent.
UK taxman lists Isle of Man tax avoidance schemes and promoters
There are eight Isle of Man entries on the latest UK taxman's list of tax avoidance schemes.
More than 2,300 calls to 999 last month
The Island's emergency services dealt with more than 2,300 emergency calls last month.
New Captain of the Parish named for Bride
Bride is to get a new captain of the parish.
Online petition calls for windfarm referendum
An Island resident who says a windfarm in the south of the Island will spoil the view is calling for a national referendum on the project.
Government considers jury service changes
The government says it's looking at who can do jury service in future.
