The Island's Lord Bishop says there's a way to solve the debate over same-sex marriages.
Robert Paterson says the UK government's proposal for 'Equal Marriage' doesn't acknowledge the difference between a marriage and a wedding.
He says if they introduced vows into existing civil partnerships, that would be sufficient:
Government engaging with UK over international ferry levy plans
Isle of Man won't be affected by July 2026 changes to domestic voyages
Bottleneck car park shut over safety concerns
Council cites increased risk of storm surges as winds shift overnight
Forecasters warn of snow over higher ground later
Higher routes such as Mountain Road could be affected by slight accumulations
Dementia demand assessment underway as Public Health forecasting future need
Figures suggest Island prevalence of 0.7 percent, as government acknowledges demand likely to rise due to aging population