Fishing boat towed into harbour
A fishing boat had to be towed to safety this afternoon (Saturday) after it suffered engine failure.
Douglas lifeboat was launched at around 2.35pm after the 10 metre vessel ran into difficulties about three miles off Douglas.
The RNLI crew, under the command of volunteer coxswain Graeme Cushnie, towed her back to Douglas and berthed at Battery Pier where Douglas Coastguard was waiting to help.
Garff Commissioners hosting offshore windfarm drop in session today
It has invited representatives from Orsted and campaign group Not4Iom to attend
No harbour basin work planned in Laxey this summer
Regular inspections will continue but re-grading work not necessary at this time
Public invited to suggest new brownfield site for potential re-development
A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office
Anthony Allen re-elected as chair at Onchan Commissioners
Commissioner says it's been an honour to serve in the role over the last 12 months