The chief minister says a home Games would be a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for Manx athletes.

Two sites are identified for wind turbines as part of Manx Utilities’ move toward renewable energy.

Evening and overnight sailings of the Ben-my-Chree are cancelled as gusts of up to 65mph are forecast.

Efforts are still underway to repair faults caused by a recent thunderstorm, Manx Telecom says.