Nearly eighty fire alarms were set off in Island schools since last January, with eight suspected to have been caused by students or vandals.
The figure was given in response to a Freedom of Information request.
Only one alarm was recorded as having involved a fire, when St Ninian's High School students set fire to loo roll in the boy's toilets.
Other cases where working alarms were set off were caused by pupils vaping.
Manx is international example for reviving languages
An Island academic has been in Brussels promoting Manx at a European event on minority languages.
Tynwald Commissioner not able to recommend hotel demolition
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration says it's not his place to say whether it would be better to demolish the Castletown Golf Links Hotel.
Peel Cathedral plans to expand hall
Peel Cathedral's applying for permission to expand Corrin Hall with accommodation and a new office.
MHK wants update on plans for care home
An MHK is pressing for another update on government plans to replace the Cummal Mooar care home in Ramsey.
Public invited to discuss loneliness at event
An Island charity is inviting the public to a discussion about loneliness this week.
All post to Canada suspended from today
The Post Office has announced mail services to Canada are being suspended from today, Tuesday, September 30.
Your chance to be King of the Roads!
If you've ever complained about the state of the roads, now's your chance to do something about it.
Council considers permanent exhibition for Yer Maun
A local authority in Northern Ireland says it's considering a permanent exhibition devoted to one of the TT's greatest-ever riders.
