Bill passes first reading
The Legislative Council took a look at the Abortion Reform Bill for the first time yesterday.
The legislation passed its first reading, with the main issues being to do with technical and typographical points, rather than the principle of the bill itself.
MLC Bill Henderson is steering the bill through LegCo.
Drop in visitor numbers over winter 'does the damage' for hotels
Hotel boss says lack of domestic tourism puts Manx businesses at a disadvantage compared to UK counterparts
Isle of Man 'must have enough hotel rooms' says MHK
Political member for DfE says it's vital not to lose accommodation
Vehicle comes to rest in ditch near Round Table
Emergency services attended the incident this morning
Bumper scallop catches predicted but high fuel costs will affect profits
Warning it could be a 'challenging' season for trawler crews