Isle of Man News from Monday, April 13th, 2026

Red Arrows to return to Douglas Bay

Display part of long-standing TT tradition
Unite to recommend bus drivers accept latest offer from DOI

Drivers have been taking part in strikes in a row over pay and conditions
Temporary parking on Summerland site refused

Planning committee chair says plans breached roughly five departmental policies
Plans submitted for temporary base for Douglas RNLI

Discussions about its permanent future are still ongoing
Work underway to remove asbestos from former Golf Links Hotel

Areas containing hazardous material identified in report
Police raise welfare concerns about vehicle occupant

Officers looking for a pale blue Ford Fusion
New EV charging points planned for Island's ports

Manx Utilities also planning a solar canopy at Ronaldsway
Crews respond to shed fire in Greeba

'Gusty winds' believed to cause garden waste burn to spread
'Writing under pressure is a skill I certainly have now', says Manx Bard

Checking in with Bradley Chambers halfway through his tenure
Visitors told to prepare for new ETA rules

Electronic Travel Authorisations to be enforced from 23 April
Is 'inter-generational home sharing' the solution to the loneliness epidemic and housing crisis?

Island businessman says he has found the answer