Isle of Man News

Beach Buddies IOM will be cleaning-up in Peel tomorrow morning.

Help for the struggling hospitality industry will be firmly on the agenda in the House of Keys next week.

A drunk driver was arrested after police spotted him weaving in the road at 10mph.

Tickets have gone on sale for a show featuring a TV presenter best-known for his trips to the wilderness.

A construction worker who was summarily dismissed after sending abusive messages to his boss has won an employment tribunal.

A commissioner says new charges at the Southern Civic Amenity Site should have been publicised in advance.

A road in the North is currently closed for the last in a series of hill climb events.

A Douglas man's appeared in court over allegations he assaulted a woman and damaged a police van.

A primary school in the South will have an exhibition dedicated to the RNLI's 200th anniversary displayed in Port Erin.

How many people on the Island earn minimum wage?

Fire crews from Peel have helped to rescue a horse from a ditch.

A biker says he's learned his lesson after being found over the drug driving limit.

The Department of Infrastructure will ban parking on a busy road in Ramsey during TT.

An investigation into Manx Telecom's network incidents affecting 999 calls earlier this year has found them not to be in breach of obligations.

Fire crews in the West attended to a car fire last night.

Over 120 marine scientists from 16 countries have gathered on the Isle of Man for an International scallop conference.

Entries are now open for Round 1 of the Manx Mountain Bike Enduro.

A man has denied disorderly behaviour on licensed premises in a city centre bar.

A conference discussing women's health was held by Manx Care last week.

Manx Care is relaunching Daddy Baby Care classes next month.

The Department of Infrastructure's housing policy isn't fit for purpose, according to an Onchan MHK.

A week of wildlife events begins this weekend.

A Merseyside woman has denied being involved in helping a drug dealing gang by taking cash off-island.

A road in Douglas has reopened to traffic following an earlier emergency road closure.

The Department of Home Affairs has issued a statement following an inquest into the death of a man who died while in prison.

The emergency services are dealing with an incident in Braddan this afternoon.

The Island's financial regulator has suspended designated business carried out by a crypto-asset company linked to an egaming firm under police investigation.

What do you think police should concentrate their efforts on?

An MHK will quiz the Post Office about its package deliveries in the House of Keys next week.

A cruise ship will make her second Island visit of the year next week.

A woman's warning people on a property Facebook page not to fall for scammers - after she was defrauded out of a rental deposit.

A section of the TT course is shut today.

A man has appeared in court by live link from his bed to deny charges of theft and a public order offence.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says tax cuts requested by the hospitality industry have to take into account the costs of government services.

Laxey's historic flour mill has applied to replace windows and doors.

A hospitality worker has won an employment tribunal against a restaurant that's gone into liquidation.

A well-known police dog has died.

A traveller was found carrying a credit card knife while trying to board a ferry to the UK, a court's heard.

New codes of practice for looking after pets look set to be passed by Tynwald next month.

If you want your say on the Island's Area Plan for the North and West, you have just over two weeks to register for a public inquiry.

A rare night out 'unravelled' for one man - ending up with a night in the cells.

Beautiful but criminally expensive to get to - that's the verdict on the Isle of Man as a holiday destination.

Has Tesco's buyout of Shoprite affected charities on the Island?

Manx Utilities has applied for permission to store hazardous waste at a former civic amenity site in Douglas.

A new secure messaging platform for those using Social Security has been launched.

Curragh's Wildlife Park is encouraging people to donate towards saving penguins from extinction on World Penguin Day.

The chief minister says there are no plans to showcase Manx produce at the new ferry terminal in Liverpool.

The home of a leading visually impaired charity is celebrating it's 21st birthday today.

The Isle of Man could ban the sale of cigarettes, cigars and tobacco to anyone born after 2008.

90s Indie rockers Cast will be playing on the Island later this year.

A nightclub which closed last year could return as a theme pub.

The last in a series of government roadshows will take place this evening in the North.

Two local fishing crews have been rewarded for their help on a shark tagging project.

Investigations into an overdose has landed a woman in court charged with two counts of drug dealing.

Police are appealing for information after an attempted burglary in Ramsey earlier this week.

A Douglas man facing trial for causing death by dangerous driving has been committed to a higher court.

Could you help name a rare gibbon at the Wildlife Park?

A drug dealer serving a 20-year sentence will be back in court later this month as he appeals a court decision on seizing the proceeds of his crimes.

The government won't reveal how much it pays the person who books movies for the Broadway Cinema in Douglas.

Ramsey commissioners say a campervan area will open tomorrow.

An egaming firm has had its licence suspended as a criminal investigation takes place.

Two Island high schools have been told to turn off CCTV in their toilets.

Travelling through the airport could be about to get more expensive - if Tynwald approves changes to air passenger duty.

Logan Air has confirmed there will only be one flight scheduled between Birmingham and the Island during the summer and winter.

Health Minister Lawrie Hooper says preparation work is underway by Braddan Commissioners to build an access route to The Roundhouse after his department shut off the road.

A section of the road by Police Headquarters will close to traffic during the TT period for the first time.

The Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Sport and Culture have met with representatives of the Southern Swimming Pool to discuss the future of the pool.

Airline Logan Air has announced that its Saturday flights between the Isle of Man and Birmingham will be stopped from later this year.

The Island's Enterprise Minister says he doesn't know how many hospitality businesses have opened or closed since a new economic plan was unveiled.

Firefighters say they were called to a block of flats in Onchan earlier.

A section of the Mountain Road is currently closed after an oil spill.

Manx Utilities says it recorded almost 130 sewer overflow discharges last year from two sites in Douglas.

The third roadshow of the government's Listening To You series is in Douglas tonight.

Braddan commissioners will get an update on progress with the Roundhouse tomorrow.

A young woman from Ramsey has made it through to the finals of a BBC show.

A department store in the North has announced it's closing down.

Manx Care says it was asked for 1,341 units of blood last year.

Roads around the Island will be closed this weekend for a motor racing event.

A man has denied keying someone's car and causing more than £1,000 in damage.

A benefits fraudster who wrongly claimed more than £140,000 will be sentenced this week.

A campaign to ensure a teenager can come back home after a serious accident has had the backing of a property development company.

A Douglas woman is calling for the Island to introduce new laws to find out about sex offenders.

Parents will be getting letters this week about the government's sex education plans.

Police say a motorist will be appearing in court after failing a breath test - and turning out to have no driving licence.

Fire crews in the North of the Island were called to a vehicle fire yesterday.

A government gift card scheme is urging people to spend their outstanding balance - or face losing it.

An Island mental health charity says 198 calls were received over the last six months to its crisis line.

An art exhibition featuring a local artist will open this weekend.

More youngsters are being suspended from school, and the Education Department is looking into it.

The Steam Packet Company says there's a slight change to its schedules this week.

Public Health has launched a survey to find out about five-year-old children's teeth.

The Island's Treasury Minister says a VAT cut for hospitality businesses would mean service cuts or more taxes elsewhere.

Braddan Commissioners says it ‘refutes’ any allegations that it’s acting in ‘bad faith’ or ‘peddling misrepresentations’ about access to The Roundhouse.

Two Douglas MHKs are calling for condemned changing rooms at the Spring Valley playing fields to be refurbished.

A plane which crashed on the Island 79 years ago today has been remembered with a memorial service.

A new shed has been installed at a primary school in the north-east of the Island in memory of a man who listened to children reading stories there.

A road in the West of the Island is closed until 1pm today for emergency repairs.

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are reminding people to be sensible before jumping into the sea.

Police are appealing to the public to look out for a car which is the subject of an investigation.

The emergency services responded to more than 2,400 callouts last month.

A man who stole thousands of pounds worth of items from his brother has been ordered to do community service.

Douglas Council will dip into reserves to pay for decorative lighting on the promenade sea wall.

The Mountain Road remains closed today as roadworks continue.

The House of Keys sits this morning, with plenty on the agenda for MHKs.

The second Listening To You government roadshow event will be held this evening.

A Liverpool woman has been remanded in custody after being arrested on suspicion of helping a drug gang.

One of the Purple Helmets came out of retirement to mark a special occasion last week.

A TT campsite in Kirk Michael has applied for permission to extend its facilities for campervans.

Peel lifeboat went to its first emergency callout of the year, when it helped a motorboat with engine troubles at the weekend.

The Department for Enterprise has welcomed the unanimous support of the redevelopment of Villiers Square in Douglas.

A man accused of a £13 million airline fraud will stand trial later next week.

A Ramsey commissioner who organised a demonstration against a housing development said over 80 people turned out.

Flights to Belfast are up for discussion in the House of Keys this week.

A teenager desperately threw away a wrap of cocaine as police approached in a Douglas car park.

A Manx folk dance guide is now available online over 40 years after it was first published.

It's not yet known whether any flights to the Island will be affected after problems at Liverpool Airport.

Police say they've issued 15 defect notices this morning, after stopping 25 vehicles.

Police in the north of the Island are hoping someone can shine a light on an unusual theft.

The Southern Civic Amenity Site Board has defended itself after criticism over changes to its fair use policy.

Who'd win in a race between a speedboat and a steam train?

Music students at UCM were treated to a visit by a blues guitarist with Manx roots.

The Assisted Dying Bill will be queried in the House of Keys this week.

The government says it's looking for a company to help pay for parking discs.

An MHK says he's been given permission to ask an emergency question in the House of Keys tomorrow about the Island's hospitality industry.

The Mountain Road is closed today and tomorrow for pre-TT roadworks.

Douglas Council is reminding would-be TT hosts they may need permission to open up their homes.

Police are investigating after vandalism in the capital's city centre.

Why are more school pupils being suspended from schools?

A cruise ship will spend the day in Douglas Bay today.

There's a chance to have your say about a new play park in Jurby.

A man threw a glass at his mum after he was asked to leave a Douglas bar.

A pizza restaurant and live music venue in Peel could be about to get a bit more colourful.

A Douglas man has denied being part of a trio who burgled a home with the occupants inside.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver hit another car at Nobles Hospital but didn't stop.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people not to leave cooking unattended after a blaze at the weekend.

Tonight is the first of four Isle of Man Government roadshow events.

A tennis club in Douglas has applied to save its indoor court from a leaky roof.

Want a chance to see some birdlife in the early hours of the morning?

A primary school has raised money for the RNLI by holding an art exhibition.

The Department of Infrastructure says it will need to close a bridge in Douglas next month.

Campaigners will be holding a demonstration march in Ramsey this afternoon.

How many hospitality businesses have closed since the government launched its economic strategy?

A new set of stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be released by the Isle of Man Post Office.

Works to replace a strategic water main has been brought forward to support roadworks on Vicarage Road.

The Old Castletown Road will shut near the Nunnery next month.

A Google glitch has relocated two Island Tesco stores 75 miles away.

Douglas Council says it wants to make a series of improvements at a car park on Douglas Promenade.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he doesn't know when new laws about landlords and their properties will be finished.

A man who pleaded guilty to drug driving and public order offences has been fined a total of £1,000.

Part of a busy road in Douglas is closed this morning after a fire.

The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings will be celebrated across the Island with 10 days of bagpipes.

Isle of Man Airport have confirmed that the runway is currently closed following an incident involving a small aircraft.

We've received reports of an ongoing incident on the runway at Ronaldsway Airport.

The chief minister says the government constantly reminds people about the benefits of buying local produce.

The journalist who uncovered Michelle Mone's links to a company supplying PPE equipment during the pandemic has been named news reporter of the year by the Press Awards.

Cigarette age restrictions will be on the agenda at next week's House of Keys sitting.

A motorist has denied dangerous driving after allegations he nearly caused several head-on crashes by driving on the wrong side of the road.

A hospitality body is demanding the government lowers VAT and income tax.

The Island's Home Affairs Minister says her department hasn't had reports of problems about a new digital ID system.

The government is advertising in a UK newspaper for a new head of data protection - with a salary of £130,000 a year.

Police are appealing for help finding a second vehicle taken from Ballasalla overnight.

All but one of the Island's designated bathing beaches have good or excellent water quality, according to a new report.

Fancy taking a trip across land and sea in the form of percussion music this weekend?

Police are asking for your help tracing a car stolen in Ballasalla overnight.

Braddan's Roundhouse will be on the House of Keys question paper for the next sitting.

A public inquiry into a plan for how the north and west of the Island can be developed will take place from July 16.

A motorist ended up in court for drug driving after he crashed into the back of another car.

Douglas Council is asking people to let their grass grow wild next month.

Work starts today to improve a pedestrian crossing on a busy road in the capital.

A driving school has lost data after its owner's Facebook profile was hacked.

Slightly more people used the airport this March compared to last year – but passenger totals so far in 2024 are down 4.5 per cent.

A man is alleged to have taken used clothing and replaced the labels with more expensive price tags before taking them to Marks and Spencer for a refund.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car had its back window smashed.

Andreas has a new commissioner this week after a candidate stood unopposed.

The Manx Motor Racing Club has announced three road closures as it holds its annual hill climbs next week.

A dinner event has raised more than £3,600 for a local charity.

A Douglas man who assaulted a police officer after drunkenly falling and injuring himself has avoided being sent to prison.

A woman from the Isle of Man is through to the semi-finals of a BBC tv show.

A charity is looking for a volunteer to take over an aviary at Noble's Hospital. 

Isle of Man Meats has thrown away almost two tonnes of meat so far this month.

A TV show featuring Samantha Barks has been cancelled after one season.

A neighbour dispute resulted in an assault on a man in his own garden.

Hospitality has seen a huge inflationary rise over the past year, according to new government figures.

Mark Cavendish is gearing up for a return to racing after battling illness.

Tynwald has voted to replace the pre-school credit system after 12 years.

The Island is getting a visit from a cruise ship tomorrow.

A businessman behind a failed property project has been told he can't sue without permission from a court for two years.

The Ben my Chree will spend up to two weeks in drydock in July as she undergoes routine maintenance.

A drunk fisherman who couldn't stand or walk was arrested after refusing to get off a bus.

Firefighters tackled a blaze at the Animal Waste Plant this morning.

Manx Care says a data breach by a former staff member affects 160 patients.

Roadworks will close a section of road at Injebreck for a month.

A man fraudulently claimed more than £14,000 in benefits after failing to tell the Treasury he was working.

Polls are open in Port St Mary as a by-election gets underway today.

Delays in safeguarding inquiries about children who may be at risk are getting longer, according to figures from Manx Care.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he hopes this year will see an end to short airport closures because of staff shortages.

Organisers are inviting people to take part in a demonstration this weekend against developing a beauty spot in Ramsey.

Onchan commissioners will have to wait  to pass a motion forcing one of its members to apologise for a data breach.

A businessman has found himself in court after a cat triggered an alarm at his home.

The Emergency Services Joint Control Room says problems with landlines have now been resolved.