Figures of Pupils and Teachers Absent Remain High
Figures of children absent from schools remain relatively unchanged, with 372 pupils currently absent today.
44 Teachers are off, and 34 support staff, the high levels are down to the three viruses doing the rounds, the common cold, Norovirus and of course swine flu.
It’s been said previously that School’s would only close in
the event that staff numbers dropped below acceptable levels.
Mountain Road to reopen this lunchtime
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will finally reopen this lunchtime.
Mountain Road closed til midday on Sunday
The Mountain Road is to remain shut until Sunday as the Department of Infrastructure carries out emergency roadworks.
Volunteers needed for the ManxSPCA
An Island charity that raises money to look after animals is asking for your help.
Pension letters not a scam
If you've had a letter about your UK pension, it's not a scam!
Pre-TT Classic this weekend
Road closures are in place this weekend as the first day of racing gets underway for the Pre-TT Classic at Billown.
Firearms unit sent to disturbance in Ramsey
Police were called out this morning to reports of a disturbance on Albert Road in Ramsey.
Manx Birdlife return floating rafts to reserve
An Island wildlife charity says it's taking terns on a raft in the north of the Island for summer.
Racing on the Billown circuit
Today marks the final day of pre-TT action on the Billown circuit in the south.
