Douglas man denies eight allegations
One of five men standing trial for alleged physical abuse of pupils at a South Cumbria boarding school has been acquitted.
John Studley from Silverdale in Lancashire was yesterday (Tuesday) found not guilty of one assault allegation, on the direction of a judge at Carlisle Crown Court.
Four men remain on trial, including former school owner Derrick Cooper of Hillberry Green in Douglas.
The 77 year-old denies six charges alleging actual bodily harm assault and two child cruelty allegations dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.
Fuel supplies to the Island remain 'reliable'
Horse tram business case misses Tynwald deadline
Government joins Sunflower Hidden Disabilities scheme
Peace Plaque installed in Hutchinson Square
MHK calls for citizen's jury to look into legalising recreational cannabis