Officers put in extra hours
It was a busy night for Manx police on the final Friday party night before Christmas.
A drink driver locked up after taking to the roads without lights; narrowly missing a collision with parked cars.
From officers forced to stop check and breathalyse road users and siezing drug paraphernalia, to helping an older motorist with a wheel change.
Sergeant Gary Heaton gives us an overview of what they had to face:
Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital closure 'inconvenient' but 'significant issues' need to be fixed
Work to tackle problems taking longer than anticipated
Four local authorities looking for by-election candidates
Ballaugh, Bride, Garff and Jurby Commissioners all seeking additional members
Reinstatement of home births 'remains at top of agenda' for Manx Care
Chief Exec insists the situation is 'improving'
Weekend sailings at risk
SPC warns poor weather could lead to disruption or cancellations
Plans submitted for 85 new homes on former Buchan School site
Local developer Hartford Homes submits application