Overspends have been largely attributed to rising energy costs and staff pay awards, ministers say.

The move by 28 island primary schools is a bid to cut a £1m overspend by the education department.

Courtenay Heading was jailed at Douglas Courthouse for harassing a doctor with “incessant” messages.

The plans will see the expansion of Ballaharra Quarry in St John’s for sand and gravel extraction.