Very high levels of air pollution spreading across the UK should not be a cause for concern for Island residents.
That’s the message from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Dust from the Saharan Desert and winds have combined to create a potentially toxic storm.
People here have seen some evidence of it on the Island with numerous reports of sandy deposits left on cars.
Environmental health officer Christian Cowin says its presence doesn’t carry any health implications:
Section of northern coastal path closed for safety after landslide
A section of the Raad Ny Foillan has been closed due to a landslide
Church gets £17,500 to repair its car park
A church in the north has been given a £17,500 grant to make its car park safer.
Manx club takes the win at annual polo tournament
The Manx team has claimed victory in the Viking Cup Polo Tournament.
Noble's Hospital fully accessible again after truck crash
Full access has been restored to Noble's Hospital as police investigate a crash at the main entrance this afternoon, August 6.
Nationalist political group criticises new health tax
A nationalist organisation says a proposed new health tax from the government is fundamentally flawed and will unfairly burden those on lower incomes.
New employee rights for parents come into force later this year
The government is bringing in new employee rights for parents later this year.
Youth take part in first exchange to Jersey in 25 years
Fifteen young people from the Isle of Man have taken part in an exchange to Jersey
Douglas's new lifeboat begins journey to Island today
Douglas’s new lifeboat is on its journey back to the island today.
