A section of the Isle of Man’s A18 closed due to “significant flooding” at the Verandah reopens.

A union says the willingness of nurses to take strike action shows a need for action by Manx Care.

Forecasters say “significant amounts of snow” are likely to fall on higher ground from late Saturday.

Manx state pensions will rise by 4.1% after criticism of planned changes to the uplifts for some.