The infrastructure minister says it is a “proactive, responsible move” to prevent uplands damage.

Passengers travelling via Heysham are told sailings may be delayed while the damage is dealt with.

Mark Cavendish, 38, signs a one-year contract with Astana-Qazaqstan in an attempt to break the record for Tour de France stage wins.

Delays in discharging people from Noble’s Hospital are leading to a lack of capacity, Manx Care says.