There is currently a major problem affecting incoming and outgoing landline calls on the Island.

This includes Noble's Hospital and all the Island’s GP surgeries.

The Cabinet Office has issued a release to say members of the public may be unable to reach goverment phone numbers.

Manx Telecom engineers are working to resolve the issue, which they say occurred at about 8.35am and was caused by failed ISDN circuits.

They immediately invoked their 999 divert plan.

The 999 service is currently (10am) only operating on the mobile network, which is unaffected.

Tweetbeat reports that at this time the network problem is with MT mobile numbers and landlines. The Sure network is OK, and 999 calls are getting through from MT and Sure.

Manx Gas say anyone needing to report a suspected gas leak should call the mobile number 07624 206487