Home affairs minister issues bill pledge, plans refuge
The Department of Home Affairs says it's looking to do more to tackle domestic abuse.
Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey has promised the first reading of a new bill designed to better deal with such crimes will take place in October or November.
Speaking alongside Chief Constable Gary Roberts on Manx Radio's Perspective programme earlier, Mr Malarkey said he's also looking to set up a new facility:
'We can persevere in the face of uncertainty'
The Bishop of Sodor and Man has urged people to "to persevere in the face of uncertainty" in her Easter message
Incapacity benefit claims remain stable as annual cost rises to over £15 million
Treasury figures show gradual increase in spending, while long-term claims continue to dominate
DoI 'carried out inadequate searches' in response to FoI
Information Commissioner says department failed to fulfil its duties
Bowel cancer awareness campaign returns with Island-wide initiative
Residents urged to recognise symptoms and take up screening as landmarks light up throughout April
