The Government says that preparations to make the new jail at Jurby a
totally smoke free area have been underway for months.
The whole Island is due to have indoor smoking restrictions introduced from next week.
A former prisoner says cigarettes play an important part in day to day existence 'inside':
It is estimated that the vast majority of prisoners in the Island do smoke. There will be nicotine replacement therapy available.
Hopes DOI and striking bus drivers could meet
Unite the Union members are about to enter a third round of industrial action
Blocked gullies found to be cause of Castle Street flood
Problems 'not linked to the sewerage system'
'Only a very small number' needing support cashing benefits cheques
Minister confident those yet to cash cheques can access payments
Samantha Barks throws support behind wind turbine petition
'Many of us believe this would permanently change the character of our Island'
Fire and Rescue Service respond to HGV incident
Driver was trapped due to injuries sustained in the collision