The inquest into the death of a holidaymaker who was killed when a car hit her on the Tholt-y-Will road will open today.
62-year-old Gwen Valentine who was from Hampshire died at the scene on April 26th – the driver didn’t stop.
Donovan Kitching – a 30-year-old man from St Johns – has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He is currently remanded in Jurby Prison.
Coroner of Inquests John Needham will open proceedings at Douglas Courthouse at 3.15pm.
Dangerous trees mean road closure for Port St Mary
The Department of Infrastructure says it's been forced to close a busy route in the south of the Island this weekend.
Island's most famous bird dies
The Manx Wildlife Trust says the most famous bird on the Island has died.
Heritage charity asks members to update details after manx.net changes
A charity supporting the Island's heritage attractions is asking members to make sure their contact details are up to date after manx.net email changes announced this week.
Government publishes praise for new school meals
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has published praise for its new school meals sent by parents.
Pre-paid debit cards being considered as MiCard alternative
Treasury's considering pre-paid debit cards, cash or cheque payments as alternatives for providing benefits to people once MiCards are axed at the end of the year.
Local authority plans for new works depot
Castletown commissioners are hoping to get a new works depot on garages off Westhill Avenue.
Tynwald vote approves Minimum Wage increase
Tynwald's voted to approve a 9.9% increase in the minimum wage from £12.25 to £13.46 per hour.
Tynwald members won't get their half-term break yet
Tynwald members won't get a half-term break in February yet - but will discuss the issue again next year.
