The Island's emergency services are gearing up to use a groundbreaking mobile app to help find people in remote areas.
The Emergency Services Joint Control Room says it'll soon launch a project to map Island addresses using What3Words.
The app uses three short words to pinpoint locations to within 3 metres, and is already used around the world to help during emergencies.
The ESJCR says its project will involve police, as well as the fire and ambulance services.
No-pet homes separating people from companions, says charity
A leading island animal charity says one of the most common reasons people have to give up their beloved pets is because they can't find accommodation that'll accept them.
Villa makes Peter Kay ticket plea
The Villa Marina's asking for people to get in touch if they bought ticket for one of the UK's best-known comedians but can no longer go.
Mountain Road reopens after snow
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road has now reopened.
Silenced night? MHK queries Xmas carol lyrics ban
An MHK's worries about schools banning Christmas carol lyrics will be raised in the House of Keys.
Hundreds of telegraph poles needed for fibre broadband, says regulator
Manx Telecom will need another 273 telegraph poles to complete its fibre broadband network, according to the Island's regulator.
Local authority to spend £15k on bumper boats
Onchan commissioners say they'll spend £15,000 from the local authority's reserves to repair bumper boats in the town's pleasure park.
Around 140 government job vacancies
The government has around 142 unfilled posts in the latest figures available, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.
Coastguard recruiting videos cost under £2k
The Department of Infrastructure says safety and recruitment videos for the Island's coastguards cost just under £2,000.
