Isle of Man News
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New Chairman at Ramsey Commissioners
Rob Cowell takes over from Alby Oldham for the next year
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Motorcyclist flown to UK for treatment after Ballamodha crash
Police appeal for witnesses to Wednesday afternoon's collision
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Surge in first time buyers enquiring about mortgages
Advisors dealing with 60-70 requests for meetings each week
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Air ambulance involved in Ballaugh collision response
Patient 'did not need treatment from major trauma centre'
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Braddan Commissioners petitioning DOI for £475,000 for housing maintenance
It says the loan would be repaid over 30 years
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Mayor of Douglas charity appeal raises £3000 for local charities
RNLI, Live at Home and the IOM Parrot Sanctuary all received £1000
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Flat fire caused by discarded cigarette
Fire crews called out to Head Road this morning
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Hospitality sector crisis: further talks planned today
LVA to meet with government as 'dozens' face closure
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New financial scam targets local investors
Warning from Isle of Man FSA
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Doctor issues reminder to protect against sun
Lack of protection against UV one of the leading causes of skin cancers
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Jurby Commissioners hopes a new play area will support a 'growing community'
Chair Kelly Charman says residents having their say in the design is important
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MU advised to look for BPA free options for wind turbines
The Environmental Impact Assessment process due to be completed in the early part of 2025.
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Owner of lost and found cat deems Sulby community 'absolutely incredible'
Boo the sphynx cat was missing for three days
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'Steady demand' expected again for 2024 Parish Walk
Entries for event closing this coming Sunday (5 May)
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Rising UK mortgage rates unlikely to be reflected in the Isle of Man says local advisor
UK mortgage rates have crept up by around 0.2%
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RGS holds 'simple lockdown drill'
DESC says it's to check processes and health and safety policies
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Publish date of Island housing study still not known
Chair of Housing and Communities Board wants it published 'as soon as possible'
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Port Erin man appears in court over hidden camera allegations
Over 1,000 files were retrieved by police
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Peel Commissioners says it will be objecting to the North and West Area Plan
Ray Harmer says there could be a minimum of 2,500 extra people in the town
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Bishop's vote Bill goes to LegCo
Hooper's proposals take another step
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Mixed reaction to new TT signage
Course markers being replaced ahead of 2024 races
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Documentary showcases all-female expedition to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
'X-Trillion', starring Manx marine biologist, premieres in London today
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Isle of Man mentioned in Trump trial
Lawyer 'joked' about being Manx ambassador
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Isle of Man's Roisin Quinn crowned Interior Design Masters champion
Manxie impressed judges with design of Blenheim Palace lodge
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Public consultation opened into Isle of Man's policing
Responses are being accepted until 24 May
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Committal for Costa manager who stole £17k from tills
30-year-old warned custody could be an option at sentencing
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Education minister defends amount of promotion of STEM subjects in schools
Caine quizzed in Keys
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Mountain Road closure extended due to weather
A further announcement will made during the course of tomorrow
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Ramsey's Barclays branch reducing opening hours
Bank to only open twice a week
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Solutions to hospitality struggles have to be 'sustainable, fair, and affordable'
Enterprise minister reacts to concerns raised at LVA meeting
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TT road signs get a refresh
New design to 'bring them in line with TT's visual identity'
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Bishop's vote bill to go before Keys
Fifteen questions on today's order paper
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Man arrested after unlocked vehicles entered in Laxey
Residents encouraged to take 'simple precautions'
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Hospitality sector begs for government help
Concerns heard at Monday's LVA meeting
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New tyre guidance after death of MGP rider
Gary Vines died during opening session of 2023 event
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Help available for women experiencing perinatal mental health problems
Manx Care highlights services on offer this Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
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Manx pupils being done a 'disservice' over lack of STEM promotion
MHK expected to ask DESC what's being done to make the subjects more popular
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Manx resident to raise funds for Isle Stand up to Suicide
It's his second attempt at the Raad Ny Foillan
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Heart problems found in twelve who attend charity screening
Craig's Heartstrong Foundation holds event at Noble's Hospital
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Tesco apologises to residents over parking issues
Linden Grove residents complaints about staff filling spaces on the estate
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Castletown Beach ruled out as landing option for wind turbines
Manx Utilities says parts for proposed Earystane wind farm would now arrive in Douglas
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Peel Commissioners says there are 'major changes' for the town in draft area plan
The draft plan proposes nearly 1600 new properties for the town
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GP practice issues reminder after ten patients in one morning fail to turn up
Palatine says time could've been offered to other patients
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Work underway to improve passenger verification at ports
Minister says legislative changes may be needed
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Decrease in unemployment for March
Put figures almost equal with this time last year
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Hospitality sector to voice concerns to ministers
Enterprise and Treasury ministers hosting forum this afternoon
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Anagh Coar woman fraudulently claimed £141k in benefits
36-year-old handed 18-month suspended sentence
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Gov't considering ban on smartphones for under-16s in schools
But the Department of Education, Sport and Culture wants to hear your views first
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Majority of Manx Care survey responses say services 'good' or 'very good'
Statistics included in health body's monthly update released
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Mountain Road closure for pre-TT preparations
Four weeks until bikes take to Snaefell Mountain Course
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Peel lifeboat callout leads to rubble bag recovery
Volunteers respond to emergency distress signal
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Hopes of new build houses appearing on the market in next two years
DEFA estimates 650 planning applications for new builds are on the system
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Local singer who lost his voice uses AI to sing
Stu suffers from a rare disease which forced him to stop singing
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Chair of southern swimming pool says community kept the pool open
Laurence Vaughan-Williams said without subvention the pool could've closed this year
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Not guilty plea from man accused of dangerous driving
43-year-old allegedly nearly caused several head-on collisions
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Thresholds for first time buyers schemes need addressing, says commissioner
Comes after DOI commits to reviewing social housing eligibility
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'Specialist training' for teachers delivering Sex Ed classes
It's hoped classes will be reintroduced to all Island schools by September
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Lack of resources impacting charities registering with AG
Executive director of legal services says process has been 'onerous'
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Ramsey Community Hub to install new bench made out of felled cherry tree
The tree was cut down last June due to rotting
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Average time to answer 999 call remains at 1.5 seconds in March
Total radio transmissions from the emergency services stood at 111,681
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Community service for Onchan man who was found asleep at wheel
23-year-old ordered to carry out 120 hours
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Manx Utilities engineers investigating burst water mains
Follows reports of loss of supply
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Chief minister thanks residents for attending CoMin roadshows
Government ministers took to the road to visit the North, South, East and West
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Changes at prison after deaths, department says
Craig Anderson was found unresponsive in his prison cell the morning after he was sentenced
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Manx nature "isn't just for those who enjoy the outdoors"
Manx Wildlife Week gets underway today
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No current plans for Sarah's Law on the Isle of Man
DHA says new legislation provides more stringent controls
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Regulator finds Manx Telecom not in breach of obligations following incident that affected 999 calls
Two unrelated incidents occurred on 6 and 8 January 2024
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Father skydiving to raise money for Alder Hey
He's collected over £3,000
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132nd Manx Music Festival starts today
The Guild's running until 4 May
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Final day beckons for 2024 Manx Classic
Section of Mountain Road to shut today for hill climb event
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Fire and Rescue Service called to help free trapped horse
The incident happened yesterday evening
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Missed opportunity in inmate's care, inquest finds
Craig Anderson was found in his cell in November 2022
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Seven arrests made as part of King Gaming fraud and money laundering investigation
Officers raid business premises in Douglas
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Motorists urged to avoid Cooil Road following RTC
The road has now reopened
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Probation for man caught with knife at Sea Terminal
The court heard that he uses the bladed article for day-to-day 'farm work'.
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Warning after tea towel tumble dryer fire
Fire crews called west on Thursday
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Calls for Sarah's Law on Isle of Man
Petition launched to 'make Island safer'
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Chief minister: "We have a lot to take away" - as CoMin roadshows draw to a close
Final 'Listening to You' event takes place
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RTLC defends taxi tariff changes
Prices have gone up and a higher overnight rate is now implemented from 11pm
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Braddan Commissioners spending nearly £750 per week on temporary traffic lights
A permanent crossing will cost £40,000
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More than 3,000 jobs added to economy since September 2021
Almost 1,400 in government-run services such as health and education
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Review of income thresholds for public sector housing
DOI responds to call from Onchan MHK
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Firearms officers deployed to incident near Laxey
No members of the public at risk, say police
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A step into the modern era for social security
Secure messaging platform launched
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Attempted burglary in Ramsey sparks appeal
'Unknown persons' entered sheds and opened car glovebox
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Two Manx high schools told to stop operating CCTV 'inside' toilets
Information Commissioner issues Urgent Enforcement Notices
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Port St Mary Commissioners discuss civic amenity site changes
Committee member says it would have been sensible to publicise policy change
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Ramsey residents 'shocked' at Looneys closure announcement
DfE to publish strategy to ensure 'prosperity' of retail and hospitality sectors
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King Gaming's license suspended amidst criminal investigation
Gambling Supervision Commission publishes statement
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Hopes new unit will reduce amount of time patients spend in hospital
Ambulatory Assessment Treatment Unit officially opens its doors
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Boxing: Burden hungry for glory on pro debut
'The Grenade' is becoming the first female pro fighter in Manx history
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Housing, VAT, climate and tourism among concerns raised by the East in government roadshow
More young people in attendance at Douglas event than previous ones
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Skills Strategy hopes to tackle 'significant' skills shortage
Part of Island Plan to create and fill 5,000 new jobs by 2032
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Loganair to remove Saturday service to Birmingham
Temporary changes take effect in May
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Trial for Douglas man who denies keying car
62-year-old been bailed
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Southern Pool board welcomes assurances over site's future
Follows 'positive' meeting with government
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Looneys of Ramsey to close
Number of factors behind the decision
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Future of Belfast flights 'precarious' due to low passenger numbers
Chief Minister says work is ongoing to make the route commercially viable
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Fine for Castletown man who threw punches outside police station
39-year-old pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly behaviour
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Ministers to meet with LVA to discuss hospitality concerns
Comes after concerns raised about the issues facing the industry
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Fine for Douglas man caught with cocaine in car park
20-year-old followed by undercover police
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No one hurt in Coranny car blaze
Ramsey crews called out to vehicle fire on coast road
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Sewerage, population, GP appointments and housing among the west's top issues for CoMin
Residents made full use of Treasury's presence
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Jamie Devine enjoying 'the graft' of pro boxing journey
He's one of two Manx pro fighters at same event this weekend
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Health Minister says work is 'underway' on access road to The Roundhouse
Braddan Commissioners says it has only cleared the land
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Higher taxi tariff now in force from 11pm
Taxi driver brands RTLC change 'a disgrace'
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Private members bill regarding Bishop’s vote makes progress
Third reading will take place in the next few weeks
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Braddan Commissioner 'refutes' allegations of misrepresenting Roundhouse access issues
It follows an FOI request which shows claims made by Minister Hooper
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Disqualification for driver who was three times the drug limit
Port Erin man also fined during appearance at Douglas Courthouse
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Southern Amenity Site changes disposal policy for residents to six bags a month
The board says the rule isn't 'unreasonable'
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Douglas man accused of causing death by dangerous driving committed
34-year-old will next appear at the Court of General Gaol Delivery
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Island's economy 'not in the same context' it was 18 months ago
Chief minister says things have improved
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Inmate 'likely died hours before being found'
Craig Anderson was found in his cell in November 2022
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Roadshow turnout shows public has 'lots of concern'
Criticism over absence of Treasury and format of event
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CCTV across schools being actively looked at
Education Minister speaks to Social Affairs Policy Committee
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Bishop's vote and assisted dying on Keys agenda
14 items on today's question paper
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Peel RNLI attend first emergency callout of 2024
Volunteers help struggling motorboat near Peel Castle
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Public sector housing thresholds need changing, says MHK
Callister wants to know why low-income earners can't qualify
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Meet the 'thrifty' Manx woman who loves charity shops
She also bought her wedding dress for £1
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Improving women's health services a 'joint effort'
Manx Care launches multi-agency strategy to improve support for women
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Trade is good, but it's still a struggle to make a profit, says local business
Comes after calls for gov't to do more to help hospitality sector
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Report reveals latest bathing water standards
Three new designated bathing waters approved elsewhere
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Davy Knowles inspires UCM students in 'electrifying' jam session
Island born guitarist visits Kensington Arts Centre
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Douglas South MHKs want to see Spring Valley changing rooms sorted
Sarah Maltby says the pitches are a 'community asset'
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Ronaldsway light aircraft incident under investigation
UK govt's Air Accidents Investigation Branch
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'Inaccurate figures' used to calculate BMC power limitation
Treasury says work is underway to recalculate the restriction
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Villiers Square development plans approved
Two buildings proposed for the site
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Police stop 25 vehicles as part of Operation Uplift
Fifteen defect notices issued near airport
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DoI 'optimistic' of resolving Balthane roundabout land issue soon
Talks to release covenant progressing, says minister
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80 attend Poyll Dooey demonstration
Campaigners march to proposed development site
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Hospitality challenges 'not allowing people to flourish'
LVA speaks to Manx Radio after closed-doors meeting
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Not guilty plea from teen accused of burglary
He was bailed until his next appearance
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Section of Mountain Road closed for pre-TT works
Ramsey to Bungalow closed until Tuesday night
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Liverpool woman denied bail
36-year-old accused of handling criminal cash
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Developer offers Newson's building to government 'free of charge'
But government minister thinks it wouldn't be appropriate to accept
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Ben-my-Chree to operate instead of Manxman
All daytime sailings on Thursday will be undertaken by the Ben
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New Andreas Commissioner says he wants to make a 'meaningful contribution'
Adam Silverston hopes to try and sort the dog fouling problem
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Hopes artwork on display to mark Earth Day will inspire change
Gaia is on display at St Thomas' Church until 12 May.
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TT races have 'inevitable impact' on local businesses, says DfE
Department encourages businesses to get in touch with concerns
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Businessman caught with ammunition after cat triggered alarm
Ammunition not covered by 75-year-old's firearms certificate
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Financial education course launched through UCM
Two-year course combines various qualifications
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Man claimed £14k in benefits whilst working
30-year-old will be sentenced in May
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Isle of Man Freemasons donate to Manx Benevolent Fund
Fund works to relieve financial hardship for people
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Ramsey residents host protest march against Poyll Dooey development
Demonstration will set off from Whitebridge Car Park at 2pm
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Douglas man to stand trial over fraud allegations
Will next appear for a pre-trial review
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Government roadshows hoped to help rebuild relationship with the public
Poole-Wilson says it's no good listening and not taking on the feedback
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Trial for Onchan man accused of domestic abuse
29-year-old denies grabbing partner around throat
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UNESCO looking for the Island's Young Nature Champion
The deadline is on 1 November
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Lack of opportunity to study science 'could be impacting future doctors'
Education minister admits timetabling and staffing can present challenges for schools
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Glen Maye patient airlifted to the UK
Great North Air Ambulance team responded within half an hour
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Trial for man who denies being controlling and coercive
49-year-old accused of domestic abuse
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Visitors asked to avoid main cemetery entrance on Sunday
DOI to remove tree stumps from pavement on Glencrutchery Road
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Onchan man accused of committing act against public justice
42-year-old appears in court
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Douglas Council using reserves to pay for 'decorative' promenade lighting
The project will cost £40,000 for 28 LED lights
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New count system used for PSM by-election
Cabinet Office hope to have it rolled out for local elections next year
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Cannabis dealer who got cold feet spared jail
33-year-old told to become 'a more respectful member of society'
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Iconic giant illuminated globe now on display in Douglas
Exhibition opens to public at St Thomas' Church
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Olympic medallist urges people to consider fostering
Fatima Whitbred's been on the Isle of Man this week
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New prison policies following death of inmate
Inquest into death of 28-year-old continues
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Beach Buddies to mark Earth Day with special clean-up
Volunteers team up with students, teachers and parents in Castletown
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Kewaigue School raises over £300 for RNLI
Art exhibition featured 'remarkable pieces' by students
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May sentence for man who threatened to stab neighbour
48-year-old told him: "I'm going to slice your head in"
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Evidence sought for Area Plan inquiry
Two-week public hearing to take place in July
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Traffic lights in operation by Palatine Health Centre
Urgent road repairs will be carried out today and Monday
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Disruption at Ronaldsway airport following incident with light aircraft
Passengers told to expect disruption as flights are delayed or cancelled
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Hopes for better working relationship between government and hospitality sector
Follows private talks in what's described as a 'call to arms' meeting
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'A lot of work to do' on low income housing
Chief Minister says facts are urgently needed
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Public servants killed in the line of duty eligible for new award
Families encouraged to apply for Elizabeth Emblem
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Multi-million pound Villiers development recommended for approval
Planning Committee due to make decision next week
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Rosalind Ranson row draws to a close
Tynwald debates the findings of a probe into its management
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Mental Health Service becomes first to complete 'WRAP' training
Manx Care team learns about Wellness and Recovery Action Planning
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IoM 'must use voice on international stage'
MHK says public's views must be represented
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'Not appropriate' for gov't to help individuals in struggling hospitality sector
Enterprise minister says other options need to be looked at to support industry as a whole
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David Scott and Jean Teare elected to Port St Mary Commissioners
382 ballots were counted giving a 25 percent turnout
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Do you have a Guild trophy to return?
Appeal from organisers ahead of this year's event
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Manx athletes to descend on 2024 London Marathon
The iconic event sees people from all walks of life take on mammoth challenge
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Summerland justice group welcomes Stardust verdict
Irish inquest finds 48 people were unlawfully killed
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TT merchandise contract terminated with immediate effect
Government now seeking new supplier head of TT 2024