Manx drivers have been warned to avoid affected roads while they are treated with grit.

The government says the budget for the event will be spent on promoting Manx produce in other ways.

Manx police say 18 of the 27 vehicles stopped on the first evening of winter checks had defects.

Lawrie Hooper says cuts needed to lower a £16.8m Manx Care overspend show the body needs more money.