The figures are the highest seen by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company since the TT’s centenary.

Part of the A18 closes overnight for the completion of works to deal with December’s landslide.

Residents in the town will also see an 8.9% in the refuse rate due to waste disposal charge hikes.

The Department of Infrastructure submits plans to improve the Sea Terminal baggage and customs area.

Sittings of Tynwald’s upper chamber will be held later to avoid an overlap with the House of Keys.

The chairman of an inquiry into the proposal says the decision will ultimately sit with politicians.

External validations of self-reviews carried out by all schools on the Isle of Man is set to begin.

Manx artists are invited to design artwork for a new sea wall set to protect against flooding.

Naseem’s Manx Brain Tumour Charity receives a £9,000 grant to offer therapeutic support.

Paul Rowan is jailed for more than 10 years for sending parcels containing cocaine and cannabis.