Isle of Man News

Reports of high levels of litter left on Island's shoreline this week

Charity 'heartbroken' after death of Caroline Kelly who lost her 13-year-old daughter to suicide

Port Erin RNLI respond to call on Thursday afternoon as pair cling to rock and fishing buoy

This is not just any fire and rescue service... 

Teams working on collapsed sewer on Empress Drive

But should we reframe how we view obesity?

Works set to be completed in 2027/28 financial year

Martyn Perkins represented the constituency from 2016-2021

Manx LGBTQ+ charity calls for election candidates to support its 'Pride Pledge'

It comes as the town celebrates the area's 130th anniversary

Vice chair of Garff Commissioners announces intention to stand

Aiming to raise £1,500 with proceeds split across three charities 

Paul Dedman Performance to move into unit three

Abundance of moon jellyfish spotted in Manx waters

How to keep your pets cool and avoid heatstroke

Risk of power surges later today, says Manx Telecom

Nile Rodgers and Chic booked for Villa Marina Royal Hall

Airline's first international route from Ronaldsway

Pupils can remove ties and wear shorts, but are asked to uphold tights rule

Structure left in the 'open' position amid hot weather

Co-op says it maintains 'zero-tolerance approach' to discrimination following tribunal

Health body says demand has exceeded capacity in recent weeks

Claims introducing fixed-term arrangements could be 'seismic'

Castletown Heritage says history of Westhill House goes further back than Buchan School

Stephen Broad runs a haulage and crane hire business

Fire service warns warmer weather increases risk of fires

"I would have done it in a heartbeat"

Due to complete charity challenge by August

Island could reach 28 degrees Celsius today

Manx Utilities' data shows all four main supply reservoirs are full

Programme is for eligible Year 13 students and under-25s

Price tag has jumped up by £600,000 since scheme was first approved

RNLI crew tows vessel back into harbour

Police say there's no indication of any wider risk to the public

Committee calling for generational ban

Currently, the record stands at 28.1 degrees and was recorded in 2023

Torden Stores owner, Vicky East, to stand in September

Singer praised for 'kind and generous gesture'

Commissioners organised a drop- in session for residents to learn more about scheme

'Quick poll' shows support for UK style restrictions

Russ Kent takes up the role for Island club

Jeroen Watts no longer intends to stand

Pippa Lovell joining Little Diamonds Nursery

Tim Glover says the health of his wife must now come first 

Chief Constable Russ Foster's Annual Report published

Island could reach 27 Celsius on Thursday

Event has been organised to commemorate anniversary

Treasury says higher fees will mirror fees introduced in the UK earlier this year

Company says it's removing 'practical barrier' 

But screening equipment will be operational by this September

Alfred Cannan says government wants to hear from those who would be affected

Same goes for whales, dolphins and porpoises

CLAJ to present findings to Tynwald next month

Burnham was health secretary during negotiations over health agreement

DHA asked to take action after failed appeals from convicted drug dealers

Annie will be back on the Island's tracks later this month

Tom Fairfax warns a lot of conventionally farmed soil isn't hugely active

Sitting to get underway at 10am

Fourth Yn Creck Mooar to take place in July

Site will shift from educational to mixed use site

But committee stresses issues at RDCH need 'to be resolved sooner rather than later'

Hill Search Team able to locate casualty quickly thanks to what3words

Information Commissioner issues decision notice on query into rental eligibility

Members of the No Offshore Turbines 4 IOM will be in attendance 

Petition calls for review into leasing to developers

Government launches survey to inform future decision making

Julie Edge says plans for a Manx Marine Spatial Plan are 'better than nothing'

LA Brunch Club opens in recently refurbished 'Lonan Arms'

Offshore windfarm developers say it could lead to 10-15% reduction in electricity bills on-Island

Royal British Legion Isle of Man branch needs your support

The business serves more than 5,000 clients across over 100 jurisdictions

Glen Campbell is trying to raise £1,500

Works being carried out by Isle of Man Energy and Manx Utilities

It's at the Sea Terminal from 10am today 

Music, theatre and visual art all taking place at Erin Arts Centre

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Campaigner is threatening legal action if the legislation is enacted

Local charity reacts to results of study funded by Cancer Research UK 

Hyperbaric Chamber Facility plans to soft launch later this year

Local authority says it can have a 'positive' impact on residents' wellbeing 

3,000+ employers asked to share their thoughts

Lorna Gleave and Samantha Bowden were joint winners in the women's race 

A person suffered 'significant injuries' in the early hours of Friday morning

Castletown event in its 55th year

Police are appealing for witnesses

But not every member was on board with the plans

Application lodged for 'The Steam Yard' on Lord Street site

Local authority says independent HR consultant was hired to investigate

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Participants to set off from NSC at 8am

Parade, live entertainment and three air displays on the cards

Community choir to perform at St German's Cathedral

Dr Graham McAll believes it to be in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights

Due to stocks mixing 

Tynwald back calls for spending plan to be published ahead of debate

Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood says she was asked not to attend when other candidates were allowed to

It follows a rise in incidents in the UK

Some services already delayed while one flight has been cancelled

Draft bill to be introduced to Tynwald by March 2027

It's hoped the scheme will enable young people to learn about local politics

More than 1200 people expected to take part in event

Reaction as Tynwald members approve committee's recommendations

No motorbikes reported stolen over TT period

Charity running campaign during international football tournament

Tynwald receives report from committee and rejects CoMin changes

More taxpayers' money injected into system

Arwid Hall is also a sitting Douglas Councillor 

Let's Play inviting children to be part of sessions this summer

Ray Sloane is the new North Ward representative

Julia Bell announces bid for seat in September's General Election

Major Shane Lucas will be at the Manx Museum this weekend

Department must return to court in July

Deemster's ruling on campaigners' case delayed

Independent review found adding beds will not solve wider issues

Wants to develop 30 flats on former Albert Road and Close Woirrey sites

IOM Government hasn't confirmed if it plans to follow UK's lead

Ivan Soulsbury Coast 2 Coast Walk is in September

Move it Studios to subsidise 60 selected families in first year

Constabulary issues statement following activity on King Edward Road this morning

Any requests for additional funding will be put before Tynwald, says minister

Officers operating in the grounds and building of European House

Government responds after damning Bloomberg report

Public meeting aims to help provide better understanding of priorities

Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla hosts LEAF initiative

Bill will now be resubmitted for royal assent

All Land Play Centre faced 'many challenges' 

Doctors attending education session 

Douglas, Ballaugh and Port St Mary looking for new board members 

Claire Christian faces questions after report finds 'deep rooted' issues

Island's farming community encouraged to get involved

Health minister praises staff for managing it ‘successfully and safely’

Proposals include new 'entrance plaza' for TT Grandstand, 'bouldering sculptures' and a pond  

New measure to improve border security says Alfred Cannan

Bill's mover says amendments will strengthen safeguards

Tynwald asked to receive consultation responses at June sitting

Calls for similar restrictions to be implemented on the Island

Andrew Harris hoping to be elected in September's General Election

Passengers asked to arrive as scheduled

Warning that Manx Care could become 'ungovernable' 

Business boost despite time difference

Urgent question tabled for June sitting of Tynwald

Global day of prayer supports prisoners, staff, and their families 

Advises against increasing capacity 'without root-cause improvements'

Commissioner's Chair Steve Curphey says residents have 'fond memories' of the trees

Nine recommendations made by independent reviewer

Sir Keir Starmer announces 2027 ban for apps like Snapchat and TikTok

Amendments due to be debated in Tynwald

Devon Watson questions why government funds are available to private developers but not local authorities

Education Minister Daphne Caine hoping to retain seat in September

Guidance co-led by the Isle of Man and Gibraltar

Community Group meet every other Saturday

Manx Mencap hoping to put its service users in the spotlight

Urgent question tabled for June's Tynwald sitting

Former bard says taking on the role was a 'such a privilege'

Quintin Gill writes to Alfred Cannan over behaviour that's 'inappropriate and unworthy of any chief minister'

88 percent of members voted to say they had no confidence in the healthcare provider's board

Remaining MiCards to be withdraw in December, with post office payments ending in March 2027

Two crossings brought forward and will now be operated by Manannan

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Almost half of those identified in the Area Plan for the South are yet to be determined

It comes after the resignation of former mayor Janet Thommeny

It's been raised through fundraising scheme Pennies

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Council's housing chair warns political attitudes to housing are outdated

Last year saw a lower amount written off but a similar number of cases

Steam Packet says technical issue has now been resolved

Speaking with Public Health as jabs offered to students in the UK

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Funds were withdrawn four months before minister told House of Keys they were available

Local authority says earlier hiring process was stopped due to 'internal procedural errors'

But Moody's highlights labour shortage as challenge

Drop-in session takes place today

Peter Kermeen hoping to secure HoK seat in September

Ahead of the September General Election, we've been finding out

Sitting MHK Joney Faragher announces intention stand in September's election

Tim Glover says he'd be seeking a ministerial position under the right leadership

Michael Crowe is a former Chamber of Commerce president and Finance Isle of Man chief exec 

Anthony Allen has sat on the board for 10 years

James Hampton standing as an independent candidate

Jason Moore to stand in September's election

Mary Phillips to contest election on 24 September

Michelle Haywood has represented the constituency since 2021

Jeroen Wats is the CEO of a company working with sustainable and recyclable material

Treasury Minister to stand again in Douglas Central

Kirrie Jenkins will be standing as an independent candidate

Sixth-form students prepare to exercise their rights in September's General Election

Dr Rachel Glover seeking a seat in the House of Keys

Laurence Vaughan-Williams to contest for seat in Rushen

John Wannenburgh was elected to the constituency in 2021

Constituents share their views ahead of General Election vote

Oliver Lockwood joined the local authority last year

Paul Weatherall is the chair of the Liberal Vannin Party

Former education minister confirms intention to stand in September's election

Manx Care's five-year history broken down

What comes next for the Island's healthcare provider?

Lawrie Hooper has represented the constituency since 2016

Firefighter Sean Bostrom wants to continue serving the Island in a new way

Event organisers highlight key opportunities and challenges for the Island

Hugo Yates wants to see a more dependable government

GP says he'll return to medical field after standing down from HoK

Manx Radio visits constituency of Arbory, Castletown and Malew

Former treasury minister thanks constituents for trust and support after 10 years in House of Keys

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

Calls for more to be done to slow down the rate of land loss

Rob Callister will be seeking a third term representing the constituency