The development in Douglas would also host apartments, offices, a rooftop garden and a bingo hall.

Michael Dunlop will ride a Honda Superbike for the Hawk Racing team in the Superbike and Senior races at this year’s Isle of Man TT.

British sprinter Mark Cavendish agrees a deal to ride for Astana this season as he targets Eddy Merckx’s Tour de France stage record.

An exhibition featuring spooky works by 70 artists goes on display in the south of the Isle of Man.