Isle of Man News from Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
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‘Charity heart screening event saved my life’
How Craig's Heartstrong Foundation helped netballer discover potentially life-threatening condition
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2025 among warmest years on record at Ronaldsway, new Met Office report shows
Spring sunshine and record summer warmth helped make last year the second warmest recorded
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Manx Care spends more than £660,000 on reviews over two-year period
Figure relates to six pieces of work on a range of issues
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Chamber backs revised minimum wage rise after government U-turn
Business group says five percent increase strikes a 'sustainable balance'
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DESC begins recruitment process for new chief officer
Successful candidate will be paid up to £147,368
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Higher education support to increase from September, after Tynwald approval
Student award rules aim to reflect rising living costs, expand eligibility, and improve support for distance learners
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'Business as normal' says DEFA Minister amid bluetongue outbreak
No effect from virus to Manx public
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More than 60 full-time equivalent roles identified in government communications and marketing posts
Tynwald written answer discloses breakdown of staff working in marketing, communications, promotional and news-related roles across government departments and public bodies
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RCN members consulted over latest pay offer
Dates back to 2024/25 and 2025/26 pay rounds
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Payments to Isle of Man Meats board more than triple over three years
Compensation paid to non-executive directors rose from £70k in 2023 to more than £250k in 2025
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Coastal overtopping expected either side of high tide
Yellow weather warning in force from 10.45am until 2.45pm
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Two of today's sailings cancelled
1.45pm and 7.15pm departures both called off
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Tynwald backs chief minister's new minimum wage approach
Rate to be set at £12.86 from April
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The public deserves far better than the dysfunctional shambles it's seeing
Political commentator reflects on ministerial reshuffle
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Regular meetings needed, says hospitality industry
Sector figure urging new Treasury Minister to 'get involved in the real world'
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Douglas Council says new crematorium sound system 'bests interests' investment
Cllr Natalie Byron-Teare says current systems are 'inefficient'
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New CPR machine will make 'huge difference' for patients being transported via air ambulance
Portable device provides consistent chest compressions
