Isle of Man News from Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
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Golf course fire was organised burn that became 'uncontrolled'
Gorse blaze made worse by windy conditions
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Jail for man who stole nearly £70k from Western Civic Amenity Site
Court told employee was effectively 'stealing from the public'
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"Halfway Horse Tram" not the only problem on the prom, says council leader
Devon Watson hits out at state of the "gateway to the Island"
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Emergency services tackle fire at Peel Golf Course
People asked to avoid Heritage Trail due to 'significant smoke'
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Report calls for Visit Isle of Man to be established as a statutory tourism board
Series of recommendations set out calling for reforms to enhance cohesion
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Chair says Castletown rates rise driven "solely" by government charges
Local authority says its own rates and refuse charges have been reduced for 2026/27 fiscal year
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Air traffic services safe despite ageing radar system says minister
Replacement would have to consider impact of any future wind farm
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DEFA 'recognises the need to review and modernise' wildlife legislation
Department points to areas of progress following Manx Nature Alliance criticism
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what3words founder to headline Isle of Man tech event
Chris Sheldrick to share global expertise at TEKEX
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Alternative locations being considered for Island's main bus depot
Banks Circus could not accommodate fleet of electric vehicles
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MHK calls for reset of 'energy balance' on Island
Gov't should not be pursuing renewable energy 'at any cost' says Moorhouse
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'Warning shots fired by UK Ministry of Justice' says chief minister
Cannan says Assisted Dying Bill could cause constitutional crisis