Isle of Man News

Extra services being put on tomorrow (23 March)

Organisation remains financially stable as letter volumes fall and government services are set to be withdrawn

Abortion Reform Act came into force in 2019

Ballakermeen pupils team up with Beach Buddies

Barrack Street will shut at times from Monday until Wednesday

It's capped at 3.5%

Event on 16 April to bring nations together to 'share ideas'

It happened at NCAS at Balladoole

Incident happened in 2024

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Court hears evidence of drug supply linked to UK contact, with Deemster warning “there must come a time when it has to stop”

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IOM Fire and Rescue Service is now urging people to make sure their properties are safe

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RTLC asks for further views and input amid changing economic situation

Sailings diverted to Heysham due to works on dolphin fender

Fire service responds to blaze in Andreas

Multiple emergency services responded last night

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Risk to people to Isle of Man still described as 'very low'

Kensington Arts centre to open its doors for Neurodiversity Celebration Week

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Ribbon cut on James Brown apartments by Mayor Steven Crellin

Government concludes 'no benefit in pursuing matter;

Christopher Stocks to be sentenced in May following earlier guilty pleas

Facility is based in the former MacMillan Room in the hospital foyer

Sandwich chain coming to Douglas in the near future

Crossings today, over the weekend and on Monday affected

Drivers stage walkout as DOI says 'constructive discussions' held

Driver injured after his vehicles falls foul of a verge on Tosaby Road

Drone display in the Island's capital this evening

KC Foods has been in business on the Island since 1971

SMART Family and Friends event hosted by Motiv8 this Saturday

This year's event taking place on Saturday

Opera to musical theatre to feature during 'Concert for Voice and Piano'

Manxman voyage delayed as police, fire and coastguard crews attend Sea Terminal

Motorists urged to avoid junction between Johnny Watterson Lane and Hillberry

MNFU survey reveals impact of issue on Manx agricultural community

Bus drivers are due to enter their fourth round of industrial action

Department of Infrastructure estimates loss of income of £110,220

Department told to reconsider response on Area Plan documents after failings in redactions, review process and timing

Over 90 people attend event at Noble's Hospital

Chair tells Tynwald forward buying has shielded Island from volatility following Middle East escalation

Manx Care says work ongoing to manage demand in the short-term

Officers want to speak to the driver

Loss of around £20k reported by national broadcaster

Manx Radio visits eastern constituency ahead of September's polls

Local bands unite to mark Belle's 14th birthday

Section of Old Castletown Road partially reopens

Sarah Maltby’s motion unanimously approved, with detailed proposals due in May 2026

Fastcraft operating on Heysham route this morning

Department of Infrastructure to return with funding request and implementation plan in May

Wages top £450,000 in recent financial year

Follows concerns raised about its capacity

Tim Crookall says DOI committed to fresh review of options following local opposition

Kian Broadhead died following a road traffic collision at the Devil's Elbow

Manx Utilities work has been progressing ahead of schedule

Speaker warns of “two-tier society” as Post Office chairman rejects criticism, citing external pressures and statutory limits

Alfred Cannan has been questioned about the conflict in the Middle East

Public Health Isle of Man offers reassurances amidst UK outbreak

Friends and family pay tribute to Chris Barr

Directors’ report show growth in passenger and freight income in 2024, while costs rose and the company seeks more time to replace Manannan

New event hopes to help teach dads how to do their daughter's hair

Measures to avoid school break sittings backed, with earlier October and January starts agreed

It follows the death of two young people in the UK

Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure

The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question

Manx contingent returns from New Zealand

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Economic Strategy Board continues to meet weekly as ministers assess energy prices, travel disruption and potential economic impacts

Yesterday, the 12-storey multi-purpose development was granted approval by the board

Call in Tynwald for quicker decision

Tony Brown says operator should be allowed to serve drinks within Manx 12-mile limit

"How nice it would be if they had someone special to dig the first sod"

Officers hope to reassure the public about how it's implemented here at a talk

Members will question ministers on healthcare capacity, flood defences, transport disruption and government services

Manx contingent this year included 15 dogs in the good citizen display

A number of areas likely to be at risk around high tide

It's been a debate in a special International Women's Day junior Tynwald sitting

NAHT calls for greater transparency and review of past processes following evidence from senior civil servants

Planning committee approved plans for project

Manannan crossings cancelled due to forecast adverse weather

But Manx Care refutes shortage figures saying work continues to ease pressure

It's thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Salvation Army marking Debt Awareness Week

MIRS meeting on final day of latest round of industrial action

Manx Deaf Society hosting taster sessions during Sign Language Week

They set off in January 

Health Body disputes 46% reduction in hospital bed spaces

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Enterprise minister gives update on reforming work permit system

Corlett also joins Courts of Appeal in Jersey and Guernsey

Public Health Isle of Man’s praise for organ donation campaigner 

Barry Kennedy will take over from Phil Gawne 

800 of 1900 companies have taken necessary action

'Some degree of change' may be required

Dead tree to be felled whilst DoI repairs carriageway

Chair Steven Curphey claims there's been 'limited' communication with DoI

Minister meets with MSC after senior medical staff raise alarm

Firefighters tackle small weekend blaze

Medical Staff Committee issues plea for support, claiming physicians are suffering "deep psychological distress"

Knock-on effect of weather disruption leads to scrapping of Heysham crossings

Subcontractor stopped at Sea Terminal after night out

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External relations director says proposals are receiving the expected scrutiny

Coastguard and RNLI teams involved in 'extensive' maritime search

Information Commissioner finds payroll documents spanning nearly two decades left unsecured after company’s local closure

Duo from the Isle of Man have been fundraising for Crossroads

Schedule feeling the 'knock-on effect', says ferry operator

Officers encouraging parents and carers to check their child's devices

Sailings diverted to Heysham across two weekends

Filbey's says it has 'no malice' towards commissioners after dispute 

Crews responding to Personal Locator Beacon activation within five-mile radius of Snaefell

Chief minister issues update after extraordinary Economy and National Strategy Board meeting

Stress can lead to devastating consequences for ewes

Event at Sea Terminal ahead of 'Final Stand' TT concert

Information Commissioner found delayed replies and inconsistencies

Louis O'Regan sustained fatal injuries in incident at Kate's Cottage

Brown water built up on Castle Street amid heavy rain

Heysham departure pushed back amid disruption

A case for reinstating the tramway to the Sea Terminal is set to be brought to Tynwald in May

Graham Kinrade tells committee culture change takes time but says raising concerns is welcomed across government

The vessel left Heysham at 1.40am but isn't expected to arrive in the capital until 8am

Unite members have entered a third round of strike action against bus vannin

'Operational challenges' acknowledged but visa and immigration requirements remain unchanged, says gov't

Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra team up for performance later this month

Unite the Union members are about to enter a third round of industrial action

Problems 'not linked to the sewerage system'

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Minister confident those yet to cash cheques can access payments

'Many of us believe this would permanently change the character of our Island'

Driver was trapped due to injuries sustained in the collision

Ronaldsway Met Office issues yellow weather warning

39-year-old 'totally misread' situation

31-year-old says condition dominates daily life as complaint to Manx Care remains unresolved months later

We look at some of 2021's hottest topics and see where we are five years later

Isle of Man classed as medium high risk for money laundering overall

Teen mental health champion to give talk on power of 'weird pets'

Boards can choose to add this on top of inflationary rate of 2.9 percent

Yellow weather warning for Thursday

The Isle of Man will go to the polls on 24 September 2026

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Flights and sailings affected as yellow weather warning comes into force

It says there is a missing hose pipe and a broken flush mechanism 

Young Island person wanted to represent CPA later this year

Keith Watterson has volunteered for various organisations in the village

Applications are open and close in May

DEFA launches consultation on its plans to move towards mixed, multi-age woodlands

Police tell people to follow 'appropriate channels' with concerns

Travel disruption likely

Recruitment process now open

Clause five could see functions imposed on authorities without financial support

Price of oil rises steeply due to conflict in Middle East

Mark Firth hopes to secure a seat in Arbory, Castletown and Malew

Ann Corlett discusses plans for population growth and the need to close 'loopholes' in the system

Figure prompts queries in the House of Keys

Michelle Haywood says recognition needed for drivers working unsocial hours

Gale force winds expected overnight and tomorrow morning

Unite in a long-running dispute with bus vannin over pay and conditions

Closure of airspace sees Manx residents 'trapped' abroad

Regulations imposed on foreign workers in Manx waters

Former UCM student George Harris is now Chef de Partie at 'Source'

Local authority confirms it will shut on 23 March for 'necessary preparations'

Louis O'Regan sustained fatal injuries in incident at Kate's Cottage

White Hoe works caused significant traffic disruption in Douglas yesterday

19-year-old denies possessing knife at Cornaa Beach

Diversions will be in place on Sunday 15 March

New restrictions imposed on who can fish Manx waters

Political member for department provides update in House of Keys

It's expected from 11pm for four hours

Chris Brannigan says engagement at party conferences proving useful

This afternoon the Economic National Strategy Board will assess potential inflationary pressures

Afternoon departure from Heysham and evening crossing from Douglas called off

Bus Vannin says it has attended all negotiations

'Anxiety' for those due to travel through the region amid Iranian conflict

It supports people with learning disabilities, neurodivergent individuals amongst others

UPDATE: The pools are now open

Members' questions range from MiCards to work permit reform

Local authority says it wants to hear from more residents before making decision

Manx Wildlife Trust offering four live-in placements each year

Bus Vannin warns there could still be some minor disruption first thing

Louis O'Regan sustained fatal injuries in incident at Kate's Cottage

Economic National Strategy Board to assess potential inflationary pressures

"The Isle of Man takes matters relating to financial crime, sanctions compliance and the integrity of the international financial system extremely seriously"

It follows a number of listening sessions last year

White Hoe closure caused significant delays for motorists on its first day

Conflict in Middle East sees oil prices soar

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He founded motorcycle business and race team

MHKs call for further funding for Island's heritage infrastructure

The last payment was made in December that year

Matilda is the first youth bard candidate to submit all her poems in Manx Gaelic

Traffic heading into Douglas diverted via Quarterbridge

Ann Corlett has recently met with infrastructure minister to discuss restrictions around Douglas schools

Less than 100 stations across Europe still broadcast services on AM

Authority says site falsely claims to represent a licensed Manx financial services firm

Ramsey Crookall, 34Moves and Visit Isle of Man to host event at Knockaloe on 19 July

Infrastructure minister plans to bring amendments to May's Tynwald sitting

There are 29 weeks before the general election 

In September, residents will cast their vote on who they'd like to represent them in the new administration

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Ashford: 'Well-run transparent election is clear priority’

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Michelle Haywood says the personal allowance increase is 'baking in poverty'

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MHk warns the next treasury minister could have difficulties balancing the books

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£400,000 to be spent conducting data gathering exercise

Budget shows 'significant investment' in infrastructure, says Allinson

Increase in headcount attributed to investment in front line services

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Chris Thomas MHK was asked if any money could be drawn from reserves to avoid strike action

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It's being funded in line with the Sir Jonathan Michael report for the first time from April

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Benefit is going up by 2.9 percent in 2026/27

Chris Thomas rejects "election giveaway" claims and says tax changes will boost growth

MHK says things are not in order for future generations