With less than a week to go before parts of the Isle of Man go to the polls in the local elections, canvassing is in full swing.
Not all local authority areas are having elections, with many members returned unopposed.
But six contests are under way, one of them in Laxey.
Speaker of the House of Keys and Garff MHK Steve Rodan (pictured) is urging local people to vote.
He says the board controls some key facilities in the village (audio file attached):
Any potential disruptions to bus services 'will be communicated in a timely manner'
Unite the Union has confirmed Bus Vannin drivers have voted in favour of industrial action
Unite the Union confirms Bus Vannin drivers have voted for industrial action
It says it's been given a 'clear and decisive mandate'
Promenade parking to close this afternoon
It's due to high winds forecast
DOI committed to having conversations with bus drivers via union, says minister
Dr. Michelle Haywood says they've not been formally notified of ballot result or strike action