Isle of Man News
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Fundraiser to repatriate Chris Garrett surpasses its target
Manx veteran was killed while working to disable an explosive device in Ukraine
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Investigation into demolitions at Living Hope development
Planning officers pay visit to Finch Road site
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Ancient grain mill open to the public
It's National Mills Weekend
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Self-defence class in Laxey today
It's free to attend
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UCM develops courses to meet local needs
This week, the college celebrated 50 years since the opening of the Homefield site
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Police 'concerned' for welfare of Port St Mary man
Officers keen to find him 'safe and well'
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Plans submitted to link golf course via underpass
Comis Hotel says the move forms part of Island Games preparations
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Taxi drivers told not leave vehicles unattended for more than 40 minutes
DOI agrees maximum time for vehicles to be left unattended in taxi ranks
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Latest cruise ship arrives in Manx waters
The Seabourn Venture has visited the Calf and Douglas
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Why are we short on volunteers?
We ask why fewer people seem to have the time for charitable causes on the Island
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Age of trees in plantations led to extent of storm damage, says forester
Extreme storms over winter saw thousands of trees toppled
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Isle of Man businesses report stable outlook amid staffing and cost pressures
Recruitment difficulties, rising costs, and infrastructure concerns feature in 2024 survey - but most firms still recommend the Island as a place to do business
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New Onchan Commissioner voice for the young people of the village
Gabriella Corkish is the youngest local authority member on the Island at 19 years old
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Hundreds expected to take part in 2025 Manx Youth Games
Young people taking part in 16 sports throughout tomorrow (10 May)
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Isle of Man earns praise in UK media for ‘best beach in the world’
Daily Mirror report highlights Port Erin and the Island’s scenic attractions
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Chief minister leads acts of remembrance for VE Day
Wreaths laid in Government Office and at Douglas War Memorial
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Mother's VE Day poem: 80 years on
Glenda Lightowler was nine at the time
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Isle of Man marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
Find out what's going on around the Island to mark the occasion
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Chief minister pays tribute to Chris Garrett's 'heroic, selfless and tireless work'
Manx bomb disposal expert killed in eastern Ukraine
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Final chance to have your say as FOI consultation set to close
Proposals include introducing fees and limits on requests
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Children's charity's equipment to receive major upgrade with £25k grant
The new facilities will expand support for local children and families
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Exhibition celebrating Manx photojournalist Leonard McCombe opens in Peel
Exhibition marking VE Day anniversary showcases wartime photography and unseen works
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Police aim to deal with drink and drug driving 'robustly' during TT fortnight
Marked and unmarked vehicles will be deployed across the Island
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Women urged to take charge of their own safety as self-defence training comes to the Island
Self-defence expert to deliver training on Island this weekend
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'It's a deep loss to all of us here': colleagues in Ukraine pay tribute to Chris Garrett
Manx veteran and bomb disposal expert killed in eastern Ukraine
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New leader of Douglas Council chosen for next two years
Devon Watson beat David Cretney for the role
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Radon map of Island progressing well
Publication expected later this year
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Holistic solution to homelessness required
It's not just about providing bed says board chair
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Manx veteran killed in Ukraine
Christopher Garrett, from Peel, had been working as a bomb disposal expert
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Ramsey Swing Bridge to stay closed until at least mid-summer
Hole found in the deck caused by rotting timbers
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Treasury says government will have 'significant costs' ahead in renewable energy push
Alex Allinson believes energy security is vital following massive price increases prompted by world events
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Police launch road safety campaign ahead of TT
Around 50,000 people expected to visit the Island
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Work needed to address ageing public sector workforce, Keys told
Criticism over lack of apprenticeships on offer with government
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Scoill yn Jubilee headteacher to step down from September
Long-serving school leader confirms resignation, but future of his role at Kewaigue School remains unclear
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Jurby Commissioners object to bus shelter planning application
It says its 'imperative' a building is in place for residents to use
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Updates on Peel and Garff sewage treatment works
Manx Utilities gives details on plans to end untreated sewage flows
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Dying Matters Week encourages open conversations about death and bereavement
End of Life Counsellor highlights the importance of discussing wishes and plans with loved ones
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Matrons to return to Noble's Hospital
Eight roles to be launched 'in the coming weeks'
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Former chief minister becomes chair of Castletown Commissioners
Tony Brown was elected to the position unanimously by the board
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TT legend Dave Molyneux to appear at scrutineer recruitment event at UCM
Sidecar champion will speak to students as part of drive to recruit new volunteers for vital motorsport safety role
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Island riders prepare for North West 200 test
Racing beckons across four days at Triangle circuit
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Maintenance works to take place at South Barrule Plantation this weekend
Public urged to follow safety guidance during preparations for upcoming timber harvesting operation
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Pupils celebrated at Douglas City Council's annual daffodil competition
Event celebrates creativity and colour as prizes awarded for blooming flowers and decorated pots
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Isle of Man Church Recording Group receives volunteer award
Group recognised for two decades of work creating detailed records of the Island’s historic churches
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Vehicles seized as police operation targets second hand car garages
Follows complaints of unroadworthy vehicles for sale
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Patient flown to specialist hospital in England following Poortown Road crash
The road has now reopened between Ballig Bridge and the Switchback
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Paddleboarder's praise for RNLI, Coastguard and members of the public
Dave was checked on after concerns he'd got into difficulty around Gansey
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Parking charges for Tynwald members delayed until June
New policy to end free parking introduced during the Covid pandemic pushed back as administrative work continues
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Poortown Road closed after crash
Police say it's likely to be shut for 'some time'
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No formal agreement yet on Cregneash bus service, says infrastructure minister
Michelle Haywood says options are still being explored as calls continue for the withdrawn route to be reinstated
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No commitment yet on new southern primary school, says education minister
Daphne Caine says more work is needed before plans for Crossag Farm facility can progress
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Delayed flights could still be impacted by ATC closures
There are 15 trained air traffic controllers at Ronaldsway - two less than the required 17
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Arbory and Rushen Commissioner has 'optimism' for return of Cregneash bus
Jane Glover says it's 'baffling' that routes go to Niarbyl despite cafe closure
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New Castletown Road to close in stages for road stud replacement
Work will be carried out in four stages with daily closures
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Suggestions sought as footfall declines in Douglas city centre
Businesses urged to take advantage of grant schemes
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Buses, a new school and age of public sector workforce to be discussed in HoK
Twelve questions due to be answered at this morning's sitting
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That's a wrap of Guild 2025
The top prize at this year's festival was won by Ruth Tickle
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Port Erin RNLI takes part in joint rescue exercise off south-west coast
Training with Manx Adventure and Expo simulates kayaker and rock rescue scenarios to test crew skills.
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Police appeal for information after kayaks removed from Perwick Beach
Officers seek information after two ‘Ocean Kayak’ branded vessels taken from secluded location in Port St Mary
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Charity urges those showing signs of hearing loss to get a check-up
Manx Deaf Society holding session as part of Deaf Awareness Week
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Non-Island residents owe almost £140,000 for health treatment
Invoices totalling almost £600,000 issued to visitors since 2017
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Sugar tax helping fund dental services in schools
Treasury minister says levy has supported a number of public health measures
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Western Civic Amenity Site cuts opening hours until July
Due to an ongoing staffing issues
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Government issues warning after remains of fire found in South Barrule
'Woodland areas like this are especially hazardous right now'
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Views sought on plans to modernise education
DESC wants to update laws in line with 'current expectations and future needs'
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DEFA advertises for new chief officer
Scott Gallacher is to leave the post this summer
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Plans for replacement primary school mobile classroom approved
Department for Education, Sports and Culture submitted the application
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Coastguard leads 'essential' multi-agency training sessions
Workshops aimed to 'enhance emergency response around the Island’s coastline'
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Culture Vannin given £5k boost from local company
Donation made thanks to voluntary contributions made by customers
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Water stocks healthy in local reservoirs
Information comes from Manx Utilities after most recent checks on 28 April
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Two-minute silence to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
It will take place at 12 noon on Thursday 8 May
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Oie Voaldyn Fire Festival returns to Peel
Events get underway at 2pm
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Great Laxey Brass Band Festival returns today
Six of the Island’s leading bands to perform across four outdoor venues
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Emergency services scrambled for three paddleboarders
They were being 'taken out to sea' until a dinghy in the bay towed them back to shore
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Chamber of Commerce: Calculations suggest energy prices will be halved with renewables
Energy lead says secure, sustainable and affordable power is achievable, though acknowledges challenges remain over interim net-zero targets
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Former chair of Braddan Commissioners 'relieved' to be taking a step back from leading
Andrew Jessopp will be taking on the vice-chair role for the next year
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Fire crews attend kitchen fire in Ramsey
Burnt food found under a grill
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Basking sharks spotted in Manx waters
Two sightings to far this year
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Home of Rest for Old Horses thanks public after urgent appeal for help
Charity says it is no longer in need of a vehicle after generous offers from the local community
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Retired midwife urges feedback on services for new parents
It's after comes after the news face-to-face ParentCraft sessions will be reintroduced
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Fire service free driver after car crashes through wall
Incident occurred at around 6:40pm on Friday
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Manx Airlines G-MAUD exhibit opens at Aviation and Military Museum
Visitors can now step aboard a restored aircraft, celebrating Manx Airlines' history
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Nurses home regeneration the right decision, says chief minister
Alfred Cannan hopes to see more projects completed by MDC
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Last chance to enter this year's Parish Walk
Entries close at midnight on Sunday 4 May
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Marown AFC pays tribute to president and treasurer
Keir Morris described as a club 'legend'
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Passengers urged to arrive earlier at Ronaldsway
Currently only one security queue in operation
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Ruth Tickle wins Cleveland Medal in 2025 event
She performed her rendition of 'Hear Ye, Israel' in the final at the Villa Marina last night
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Welbeck Hotel introduces brunch deposits following series of no-shows
Hotelier warns missed bookings are affecting service, as demand for brunch grows
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New Manx language book explores the Island's Viking heritage
The story is adapted from a traditional Manx tale
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Closure of Mountain Road extended due to 'unforeseen and unavoidable' delays
DOI hit by 'breakdown' at asphalt manufacturing plant this morning
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Former chief minister calls for reintroduction of government mortgage scheme
Tony Brown says saving a deposit is one of the hardest things for first-time buyers with rising rents
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No plans yet for C3 scanners at the airport, says DOI minister
Work will stop during the TT fortnight
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Company behind rejected Newson's development returns with apartment and retail plans
Proposals for North Quay don't include registered buildings
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Government hoping to lease former supermarket site on Chester Street
It's asking for offers in the region of £287,000 for whole premises per year
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FSA issues substantial civil penalty to financial services company
RL360 found to have contravened anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism code
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New chairman elected at Ramsey Commissioners
Alby Oldham will hold the role for the next year with Sandra Cottam-Shea in the deputy job
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200 enquiries for new homes at Thie Clag
Westmoreland Road site has undergone £11million transformation
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Face-to-face ParentCraft sessions to be reinstated
Manx Care planning to offer 'blended approach' by early autumn
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Businesses briefed on MONEYVAL requirement by Jersey expert
Onsite evaluation of IoM to take place next year
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April among warmest and sunniest on record, says Ronaldsway
Temperatures soared nearly 2°C above average, with sunshine hours well above normal and rainfall below expected levels
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Manx Care 'working to procure NHS dental services in the north'
Follows decision by Grove Mount Dental Practice to hand back NHS contract
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Manx Utilities issues Cair Vie wind farm assurance following criticism from pressure group
'We will always follow due process' says utility body
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Former Nurses Home begins new life as Thie Clag
Ribbon cut on Westmoreland Road development
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MLC responds to questions over carbon training firm's registration at his home address
Rob Mercer says he has no involvement in Earthscope Ltd and has declared the connection through official government channels
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Unemployment rises slightly, but overall rate holds steady
30 more people are out of work compared to March 2024
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Manx Utilities spends £3.1m on consultants for Cair Vie wind farm project
The figure reflects the total spend as of the end of April
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Animal campaigner saddened by loss of XL Bully
In 2023 Tynwald followed the UK's introduction of a licensing system on a ban on breeding and rehoming them
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No evidence of corruption found at Ramsey Commissioners
It follows a claim made by a candidate at the hustings
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Maintenance works to interrupt electricity supplies on Friday
MUA confirms work will take place in Patrick area
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XL Bully-type dog put to sleep after being imported to the IOM illegally
DEFA deemed euthanasia the 'only option' after legal proceedings
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Jurby landowner calls for bus shelter relocation amid ongoing concerns
Calls for change follow claims of littering, drug use and disorder at shelter located on privately owned land
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Primary care professionals will ease pressures on GPs, says treasury minister
Comes after the relaunch of the self-referral pathway for physiotherapy patients
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Department of Infrastructure to fund £48k financial gap at Northern Civic Amenity Site
FOI request has confirmed how much each local authority is paying
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Post Office defends storm closure policy amid fairness concerns
Chair says decisions during Storm Éowyn were in line with policy
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Sheffield Plate competitors named
The prize is awarded to the top young vocalist at the event
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Castletown MFC to celebrate 75 years of stadium
Number of events for commemoration
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Current amount of runway closures 'no longer necessary' as ATC staffing rosters adjusted
Airport confirms security machines will also be upgraded ahead of TT
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Section of Mountain Road to close again after clean-up 'unsuccessful'
DoI's efforts to tackle bitumous material spill continue
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Government says there's 'no truth' to Palace Hotel rumours
Spokesperson debunks 'social media chatter'
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Tributes paid to former Chief Fire Officer Godfrey Cain
Mr Cain was one of many responders to the Summerland Disaster
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Progression of Reproductive Rights Bill unanimously backed by MHKs
Legislation seeks to bring laws up to date with the UK to give people here equality
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Pressure Group calls for halt to wind farm project in the south of the Island
It follows a French court ruling
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Manx Telecom to host drop-in event on copper switch-off programme
Event in Sulby aims to support residents as service provider transitions homes and businesses to fibre
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Manx Utilities assures resilience amid European power outages
Manx Utilities says Island power systems are designed to withstand failures, despite concerns following European outages.
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Concerns raised over scope of Isle of Man-Liverpool Memorandum
Onchan MHK queries expansion of agreement, while government denies any plans to merge public services
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Isle of Man inflation increases to 2.8%
The figure represents a rise of 0.2 percent on February's rate
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Cleveland Medal qualifiers announced at Guild 2025
Manx Music Festival is on until Saturday (3 May)
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Section of Mountain Road to close following spillage
DoI to tackle bitumous material spilt by private contractor
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Last review into social housing conditions eight years ago says DoI minister
Michelle Haywood says her department is now working with local authorities
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Loaghtan sheep at risk as farmers battle stigma and market challenges
Manx farmer says perceptions of the breed as 'pets' threaten its survival on the Island
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Conversion of tennis courts backed by planners
Existing courts in Noble's Park to be converted into six padel tennis courts
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Young people invited to take part in raceway project celebrating Sir Mark Cavendish
NSC raceway to get rebrand this summer, complete with mural
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Government to look again at making Douglas Head a conservation area
Cabinet Office 're-examining' proposals
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Temporary lights on Peel Road
Works at Greeba Castle to repair damaged wall
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No plans to merge public services with Liverpool, says chief minister
Alf Cannan insists document is solely designed to explore ways the two jurisdictions can work together
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European Netball Tournament cancelled by organisers
Europe Netball cite 'safety and wellbeing of everyone involved'
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Enterprise Minister holds talks with Faroese Prime Minister
'Informal discussions' held in London
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Plans submitted for 'community facility' at Nomads base
Hopes to build permanent clubhouse at Ballakilley Park
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Fire service rescue casualty from 'tipped' all-terrain vehicle
Dispatched by the ESJCR to assist the Ambulance Service
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Residents calling for return of Cregneash bus route
Group meets to discuss discontinued Route 28 service
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Review looks at 'system as a whole' not individual schools, says Minister as first overview published
First 'annual overview' of Manx schools published by DESC
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Keeping check on your power consumption
New report figures highlight most energy-sapping products
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MHKs to scrutinise Isle of Man-Liverpool agreement in Keys
Public sector rents, healthcare consultation, and Tramway Terrace also set for discussion
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Guild day three dominated by piano classes
It takes place daily at the Villa Gaiety until Saturday (3 May)
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More work needed on Heysham linkspan, says owners
It was damaged last August when the Manxman collided with a wall
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Outpatients Physiotherapy reopens self-referral pathway
No longer necessary to see GP first
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Isle of Man’s political system 'no longer fit for purpose', says former government insider
Ex-press officer and journalist warns blurred lines between government and parliament threaten the integrity of the Island's democracy
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Committee chair hopes civil servants won't be blocked from future evidence sessions
Jason Moorhouse has welcomed government's response to the Economic Policy Review Committee
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Does current system of government give CoMin too much power?
An MHK says government has an 'automatic veto' while a political commentator fears the system 'lacks democracy'
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Main route to the south to have weekday road closures from next week
New Castletown Road to be closed between Fort North and Ballasalla
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Charity calls for more support for rare breeds like Manx Loaghtans
RBST believes native livestock play an important role
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Emergency services appeal to parents following increase in fires
Fire service says support is available for parents who have concerns
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Coffee morning planned to discuss Cregneash bus route
Last week the infrastructure minister declared her intention to reinstate the service
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Last chance to respond to organ donation consultation
Legal framework due to be presented to Tynwald in July
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The Guild 2025 gets underway
It runs until 3 May
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'Fundamental flaw' around healthcare charges, says Wannenburgh
Treasury announced plans to bring in surcharge this week
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Manx Loaghtans added to charity's watchlist after drop in numbers
Rare Breeds Survival Trust is calling for more support for farmers who breed native livestock
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Outgoing council leader says candidates shouldn't 'lose their reason' for standing
Claire Wells most proud of building 'working relationships' with government
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Coastal overtopping warning from Ronaldsway Met Office
Large waves and sea water likely to affect coastal roads either side of high tide
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Last chance to register for Homestay Scheme
Around 700 applications have been received so far
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Sir Quentin Blake artwork donated to prison visiting area
Charity hopes prints will make visiting areas more welcoming for young visitors
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MLC Peter Reid appointed vice-chair of Manx Utilities
Newly-elected LegCo member replaces Peter Greenhill
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Minister says health department must listen to its patients
Claire Christian says patient feedback will be vital to delivering mandate over the next year
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Man who raped 15-year-old girl jailed
Christopher Smith was jailed for nine years after pleading guilty to rape
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DoI warns drivers against parking on Harris Promenade walkway
Department says signs and barriers are being regularly ignored
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Castletown chair stands by Market Square decision despite losing seat in election
Beth Cannan believes pedestrianising the square is in the the town's best interests
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The Guild 2025 gets underway today
Folk dancing, musicals and drag acts all on today's schedule
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LIVE: Isle of Man Budget 2025
Follow our minute-by-minute updates of what's happening in the Tynwald chamber for Budget 2025
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Paolo Nutini to perform at Villa Marina in August
Scottish singer-songwriter to visit Island next month