Isle of Man News
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Selling disused government buildings to generate £2.1m in 2025
But MHK questions transparency of disposal process
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Police appeal after rider failed to stop
Registered keeper 'no longer has the bike'
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Brunswick Road in Douglas shut for repairs due to gas leak
Section at its junction with Albany Road.
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Practising of driving manoeuvres banned at Vehicle Test Centre
DOI says it's 'due to a combination of factors'
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Section of Mountain Road to re-shut tonight
To complete some outstanding works including drainage improvement
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Murder accused's case committed to higher court
Teenager will next appear in Court of General Gaol Delivery
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NCAS skip contaminated with asbestos
Facility currently unable to accept rubble, soil and ceramics
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Additional funds due to economic growth, says treasury minister
£21.3m from income tax will go towards reserves
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Douglas Council rejects criticism of expanded seating area outside Wetherspoons
Customers eating and drinking outside Conister Arms prompts complaints
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Lobby group calls for additional income tax revenue to be returned to residents
Manx Taxpayers' Alliance publishes petition
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Important to be 'sensitive' to wildlife when building in the countryside
MWT chief exec says development and farming can co-exist
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Peel Commissioner hopes new plan will support local businesses on Michael Street
Board member Katryna Baptist keen to see small projects 'drive traffic' to the town centre
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Last chance to enter 2025 Le Dans as entries extended
Cycling challenge in memory of Dan Kneen to return to Jurby this weekend
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Onchan MHKs hit back at commissioners' decision to cancel quarterly meetings
Rob Callister and Julie Edge say they're both 'disappointed'
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Work underway to repair Swing Bridge at Ramsey
DoI insists there are no plans to pedestrianise it
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Plans imminent for project to end discharge of raw sewage into Laxey Bay
Proposed submission to be made by the end of the month
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Chief Minister's Gaza letter to UK welcomed but 'rather weak' says MHK
Douglas East member previously called for government to take action
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Bishop's vote Bill not at risk of being timed out
Committee chair confirms report is on the way
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PSM High Street survey work is 'first step' towards reconstruction
Road will close in the Autumn for surveying
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Post-Brexit passport rule change still catching out travellers
EU countries will not accept passports issued more than 10 years ago
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Manannan to return to service this morning
Technical issues have kept vessel out of service for two days
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Manx Telecom issues warning over scam email
Customers urged not to click on suspicious billing links and report emails to authorities
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Former Saddle Mews nursing home to become six houses
It was unanimously approved by the planning committee
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Newly elected member of Onchan Commissioners sworn in
It was one of a number of matters dealt with at the public meeting last night
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£54,000 raised for GNAAS in four months
Members on Island to engage with senior leaders on the Island
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Local MGP newcomer to see other side of the race track
Firefighter Blake Kelly is MGP 2025 newcomer
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No current plans for road racing return, says Johnston
Former TT winner explains situation in latest vlog
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Steam Packet issues update on Manannan repairs
Final decision on Tuesday's sailings no later than 5.30am tomorrow
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68 new 20mph sign poles installed in Douglas and Onchan, says infrastructure minister
Minister confirms new poles part of wider residential speed limit rollout, with school-specific signage still to follow
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Manx Utilities 'complacent and dismissive' in handling customer's complaint
Tynwald Commissioner for Administration finds several instances of maladministration
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Curragh Road re-opens following RTA
Heavy goods vehicle driver escapes serious injury
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Ramsey Town Commissioners records carbon and cost savings after first year of solar panel use
Emissions down, bills reduced, and payback period potentially ahead of schedule
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Statue of King Orry approved by the planning committee
It was recommended for refusal due to an archaeological survey not being carried out
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Hotelier calls for a tourism minister to help strengthen sector
Tim Johnston to issue apology to Tynwald members
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Food security is subject of petition at Southern Show
Union says 'we can certainly do a lot better' than just six percent of food being produced locally
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Curragh Road likely to be closed for several hours following collision
Engineering works required following incident
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Work ongoing to repair Manannan's failed generator
Steam Packet to issue further update later after 48 hours of cancellations
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Headteachers running more than one school 'can be a positive'
The education minister insists there are advantages to schools sharing leadership
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Younger generation 'desperate' to take part in seas initiative
Big Blue Bag seeks to assess health of marine environments
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Roadworks to be aware of this week
Closures on the Mountain and in the west
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Remainder of today's Liverpool sailings now cancelled
Follows a 'technical issue' impacting Manannan
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Great North Air Ambulance Service responds to six Island incidents since April
Teams provided advanced treatment on scene before airlifting patients to UK
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Work due to begin on future climate change targets
Current climate change plan due to expire in 2027
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Chief minister insists progress is being made on affordable housing targets
Alfred Cannan argues 'substantial' number of homes built during his administration
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This morning's Liverpool sailings cancelled
Due to 'technical issue' impacting Manannan
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Douglas Council says record high of recycling levels were reached last year
It's now using a new 'kerbsider' vehicle to support its operations
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Kermode family's Suffolk sheep crowned 2025 supreme champion
The Southern District Agricultural Show continues today
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Charity provides cradles for bereaved women on the Isle of Man
Compassionate miscarriage support enhanced at Noble’s Hospital
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Island dance group performs in North Wales
Manx culture shines at Llangollen Eisteddfod.
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DoI has 'no agenda' to pedestrianise Ramsey Swing Bridge
It's been closed for seven months whilst 'remedial works' are carried out
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What do you do if your dog goes missing?
There's a need to go against natural instincts
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Stun grenade used to capture hammer attacker
35-year-old was on police bail at the time
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Southern District Agricultural Show gets underway today
Weather expected to stay dry and bright!
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Government reaffirms support for Isle of Man apprenticeships
More than 240 applications received in past year
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Production of Calendar Girls raises more than £46,000 for charity
It was put on by Stage Door Entertainment
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Construction sector calls for full review of apprenticeship funding
Industry body concerned lack of opportunities for trainees is 'an economic crisis in the making'
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BMA Isle of Man 'stands in solidarity' with striking doctors
Resident doctors in England have walked out in row over pay and conditions
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Chief minister 'frustrated' the MDC hasn't been able to make more progress
Alfred Cannan blames slow release of government land by some departments
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Police appeal for return of stolen Southern 100 sign
Race sign taken from Stadium Corner
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Search for Suzie successful!
Missing Chihuahua found safe and well
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Port Erin RNLI respond to yacht with engine failure
Pan pan broadcast received on Thursday morning
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Northern Chamber of Commerce hopes 'masterplan' will encourage investment in Ramsey
Chair Keith Dalrymple wants views which are 'complimentary and critical' of the town
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Manx patients warned of impact on England doctors' strike
Five days of industrial action starts today
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Hickman to undergo surgery to tackle severe nerve damage in arm
TT lap record holder gives update on injuries sustained at this year's event
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Dog safely recovered by coastguards after going over cliff
Douglas crews called to Marine Drive yesterday evening
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Irish vlogger reviewing the Island's campsite offering
Aaron Burchael and cocker spaniel Charlie exploring the Isle of Man
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Peel Sea Fest returning for second year
Family-friendly event running across today and tomorrow (25-26 July)
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Southern District Agricultural Show returns for 2025
Orrisdale Farm hosts first show of the summer
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Chief minister writes to UK Government expressing 'mounting concern' over Israel-Gaza conflict
Alfred Cannan pens letter to Lord Chancellor in unexpected move
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Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls seized from Douglas stores
OFT investigates after parent raises concerns
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Horse tram 'partially derails' at the Villa Marina
DoI confirms services have since resumed in full
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Relocating all UCM students to one site will 'improve student and staff wellbeing'
New Higher Education Centre to be development at Homefield Road facility
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Surface dressing works to get underway this weekend
Affected residents have been notified by letter
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Knife sales bring 'great revenue' but 'my conscience can't be bought'
Store owner has stopped selling blades to those under 21
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'Wall of faces' to mark 52 years since Summerland tragedy
Week-long exhibition to also be held in the Villa Marina Arcade
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Samaritans Awareness Day marked on the Isle of Man
Charity hopes to remind people it's there to help 24/7
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Ramsey Commissioners to create social housing strategy for the next 25 years
Board member Juan McGuinness says it will give current and future tenants 'certainty'
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Handball: 'Futures' squad to travel to Germany for training camp
Designed to integrate new players into the sport's culture
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Just half of this year's Tynwald Day petitions 'in order'
Twenty put forward to politicians in St John's
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Castletown Commissioners says play equipment will be removed from Poulsom Park
It says the area is in a 'poor condition' and will be replaced
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Airport adds voice to tributes for former colleague
'Losing him leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him'
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Fareham resident on his way to breaking P600 record
Simon Tull due to arrive on Island this evening (23 July)
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Laxey railway marks 21 years since restoration
Organisers hold event ahead of anniversary later this year
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Unemployment falls during June, but higher than in 2024
283 people registered out of work last month
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Phlebotomy and Ophthalmology appointments cancelled due to burst water tank
Manx Care is asking people not to attend either clinic at Noble's Hospital
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King Orry statue plans recommended for refusal due to 'scale, verticality, and illumination'
The statue was set to be erected on land beside Tynwald Hill
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Income Tax brings in £21.3m more than government expected
Accounts for 2024/25 financial year published
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Young people facing brick wall when trying to find apprenticeships
One family looking to sponsor their son
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Chief minister 'really concerned' about getting inward migration balance right
Alf Cannan says it's been a priority for CoMin in the past 6-12 months
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Businesses will be able to 'plan better' under Minimum Wage reforms, says Chamber
But organisation shares concerns over new median-earnings approach
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Gym approved for police headquarters
Facility to be built in car park of Dukes Avenue site
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Government doesn't have 'standalone' active travel strategy
But wider 'Transport Strategy' will outline works to promote walking and cycling
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The Manx Heritage Transport Festival returns
Organisers say the Island's 'unique' offering attracts people from all over
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New scheme launched designed to help childcare providers make services more accessible
Two levels of funding made available to help children with AEN access early education
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Family thanks Island for 'love, kindness and unwavering support' following death of teenager
14-year-old Christopher McBurnie died from a stab wound in May
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No change to Island's inflation rate in June
Consumer Prices Index recorded at 2.6% for second month in a row
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United effort from finance sector and government ahead of Moneyval assessment
FSA CEO says Island is committed to meeting international standards
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Ramsey Commissioner claims there's a lack of positive information about swing bridge
Juan McGuinness said he thinks the 'end game' is to make it pedestrian bridge
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Tributes paid to community figure and sportsman
Western Vikings deeply saddened following death of Nigel Rawlinson
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Scoill Phurt le Moirrey head to continue as acting head at Rushen Primary
Head and deputy head were seconded to other areas of DESC a year ago
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'Higher levels of social interaction' seen between pupils as schools introduce no-phone rule
Policy introduced by Department of Education, Sport and Culture in January
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Donations drop at Isle of Man Foodbank
Charity says demand is high during school holidays
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MGP organisers on countdown to 2025 event
Longer schedule 'takes pressure out of it' everyone
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Island's oldest art group celebrates 75th anniversary
Mannin Art marks occasion with 'unique' new art trail
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39 patients sent off-Island for acute mental health treatment since 2020
£18 Million spent on placements at specialist settings
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Government confirms holidays for 2026/27 school year
Will run from Thursday 3 September 2026 to Friday 23 July 2027
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Various options available to help senior amputee, says treasury minister
John Morris claims his benefits are limited because of his age
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Nearly 19,000 taxpayers sanctioned over five years
Figures revealed in written Tynwald question
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Search continues for missing dog in Greeba
Suzie the short-haired chihuahua went missing over the weekend
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Treasury to come back with 'better ideas' around EPA scheme
Currently, there are 950 people who claim the benefit
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Witness appeal after woman fly tips four car tyres in Port St Mary
Tyres left near Bay Queen development at around 7:40pm on Sunday 13 July
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Northern Chamber of Commerce holding drop-in sessions for Ramsey 'masterplan'
The organisation wants to know what resident's favourite spaces are in the town
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Former government minister's funeral today
Tim Baker died earlier this month
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Net-zero targets 'imperative' to bringing about action, says DEFA minister
Clare Barber rules out altering them after report found critical targets are 'at risk' or have already been missed
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Plans to stop self-employed workers claiming EPA were 'shortsighted' and 'lose-lose'
Treasury Minister withdrew proposals following criticism from Tynwald members
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Island resident pushes for fairer support after partner’s amputation
Legislation leaves him without disability benefits because of his age
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Manx made easy - your summer language challenge
Teacher pens Manx handbook for all ages
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Road closures today in Peel and Douglas
Diversions will be in place for both closures
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Island must reduce reliance on imported food
MNFU welcomes Tesco deal but urges more support for Manx producers
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Tynwald approves changes to Resettlement Grant Scheme
Proposals include longer clawback period and reduced grant value
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DEFA reviews claims of faulty roofs following social media video
It says the homes in question 'would have been constructed in accordance with the building regulations in force at the time'
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Refurbishment work planned for Fenella Footbridge in Peel
It could be closed for up to four weeks
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Woman admits entering into arrangement to move criminal cash
26-year-old made eight cash deposits totalling £13,970 into her accounts
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Annual Summerland memorial service 'essential to ensure they are never forgotten'
Ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the 1973 tragedy
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Chamber of Commerce welcomes new approach to Minimum Wage but shares 'concerns'
Success of median-earnings method 'depends on how benchmark is defined and applied'
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Ever thought about joining the police?
Constabulary launches recruitment drive with public info sessions
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Reservoir levels holding up well despite brief heatwave
Recent checks put levels at 14% above average
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Twins fined after 'totally unnecessary assault' following karaoke row
Court told the actions were 'out of character for both men'
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Health minister disappointed by MHK's 'inflammatory and personal attacks'
Claire Christian responds to Lawrie Hooper's comments on healthcare overspend
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Tynwald reaffirms position on international war crimes, but MHK cites 'missed opportunity'
Amendment takes away requirement for CM to write to Westminster
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Newly elected commissioners ready to hit the ground running
Ramsey and Port Erin get new representatives for next three years
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Tynwald votes against carrying out local authority rate reform
Lawrie Hooper's motion to use a 'self declaration' method failed to gain approval
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Same-sex couples look forward to law change granting equal parental rights
Isle of Man Reproductive Rights Bill awaiting Royal Assent
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MHK voices concern over potential DoI purchase of Manx Development Corporation apartments
Douglas Central member accuses government of changing housing policy without Tynwald approval
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Family continues anti-cancer fundraising efforts via 'Ever-Ton' challenge
Hignett family to take on ten 10-mile walks, ending at Everton's new ground
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Tarmac no longer accepted at landfill site, says waste firm
Tel's Ltd says instructions received this week
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Home affairs minister 'takes her hat off' to Constabulary for 'very positive' annual report
It's carried through Tynwald
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Parking enforcement action undertaken on 'abandoned vehicles' at Tesco
Company spokesperson confirmed they didn't request the action
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Daniel Boyde's mum 'immensely proud' as opt-out organ donation law approved
Diane Taylor watched as legislation passes final hurdle
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Property sales top £5 million in April
Market 'strong' with prices 'stable'
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Probation for woman who cheated benefit system out of £27k
Mum of 13 failed to declare £48k profit from a property sale
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Politicians reaffirm commitment to support all international obligations relating to war crimes
Amended Tynwald motion gains backing from the court
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MHK brands government 'incompetent' as chief minister hits back at 'ridiculous' backbencher
Alfred Cannan responds as Lawrie Hooper criticises health overspend and minimum wage decisions
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Voting opens at 8am for two local authority by-elections
Eligible residents living in Port Erin and Ramsey will be able to vote for new representatives
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New exhibition explores the history of mining in the south
Photographs and artefacts on display at Rushen Heritage Centre
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Arbory and Rushen Commissioners looking for residents' opinions on 20mph speed limits
Chair Kirrie Jenkins says they would like to hear from as many people as possible
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New mental health charity hopes to support those struggling on the Island
Preferred Futures IOM wants to focus on early intervention
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Travellers warned to be aware of current foot-and-mouth restrictions
European outbreak leads to the culling of thousands of animals
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Culture Vannin offers grants for Manx language projects
It's part of its Treisht26 initiative
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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