Isle of Man News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Douglas man charged with 'a number of serious offences' after Cornaa Beach incident
Police confirm Taylor Murphy has been charged with 'attempted murder, two counts of robbery, burglary and other acquisitive crimes'
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Internal review to be carried out into police handling of serious incident
Justice and Home Affairs Minister confirms next steps in light of 'public concern'
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Residents 'feel let down' by police communication
Concerns raised at public meeting held at Dhoon Church Hall
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Waiting time for car or bike tests between five and six weeks
UK average currently 22 weeks in what marks record high
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GSC warns of 'complex threats' from East and Southeast Asia
Island's regulator urges sector to remain vigilant to evolving threats
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Ramsey's Minor Injuries Unit to remain closed at weekends
Minister says staffing facility would require extra spending on agency staff
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MHK questions timing and strategy behind Isle of Man’s new AI Office announcement
Lawrie Hooper says the government’s plan to establish it appears disconnected from existing digital strategy
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'Know your rights' when it comes to data protection and AI, says information commissioner
Onus is on companies to make it clear how personal information is used
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Retired midwife 'over the moon' Manx Care is listening to new parents
It's reinstating face-to-face parent classes and postnatal home visits this month
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Public Services Commission chair "extremely disappointed" as union rejects pay offer
Unite the Union turns down 3% pay increase for 2025/26
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Andreas Commissioners won't be buying dog poo bag dispensers for village
It was agreed at its public board meeting last night
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Ramsey resident to swim 5km in memory of his late wife
Barrie Johnson is attempting to raise £5,000 for Hospice Isle of Man
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Island comes third in 'UK Islands' category in Condé Nast 2025 awards
Guernsey took second place, and the Isles of Scilly have taken the top spot