A Cumbrian MP as well as a well known Border TV presenter Fiona Armstrong have this afternoon asked the Council of Ministers for their support in keeping a borders newsroom going.
The merger of Border with Tyne Tees is seen as a threat to local coverage.
Manx viewers are being asked to send in postcards to OFCom, the communications watchdog, to keep the coverage going.
Carlisle MP Eric Martlew:
IOM Trike Tours to close later this yearÂ
Owners Dave and Kat say it's been an 'incredible ride'
Efforts to support Island's female entrepreneurs and business leaders hailed a success
Isle of Man Women's Collective marking first anniversary
Failed natural gas plans are 'six years of wasted energy' says chief minister
Alfred Cannan shares future energy plans will be for next administration to decide
Hopes new canning line at Okell's will benefit whole community
Brewery plans to contract it out to other Manx drinks businesses
