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Isle of Man News
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Sinkhole means emergency road closure in Maughold
The Department of Infrastructure says it's closed a lane in Maughold over fears vehicles could fall into a broken culvert.
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Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls seized from Douglas shops
The Office of Fair Trading says it's seized hundreds of fake Labubu dolls from two shops in Douglas.
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Manx Utilities response to customer complaint 'complacent, dismissive, discourteous and uninformative'
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration says a Manx Utilities' response to a customer complaint was complacent, dismissive, discourteous and uninformative.
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We'd like your weeds removed, commissioners tell landowner
Commissioners in the west of the Island are asking a landowner to clear a potentially dangerous weed from their land.
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Stop feeding seagulls in Marown!
There's a warning feeding seagulls is illegal - and you could end up prosecuted.
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Garden shed pub needs your vote for award
Kirk Michael's newest pub is up for an award - after a man created the perfect Guinness bar in his garden shed!
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NATO ships exercise off the Island
Two NATO warships are carrying out exercises in Manx waters.
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Manxcare offer more orthopaedic clinics
A specialist surgeon is back on Island for a second dedicated hand clinic.
Isle of Man Business
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Isle of Man Marshals want companies to join
Could your company help marshal at the Island's road racing events?
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Gambling regulator asking for your views on law changes
Time's running out to take part in a consultation into law changes for licensed gambling firms.
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Planning application to divide Balthane unit
A planning application has been submitted to split a unit at Balthane Industrial Estate into a warehouse and commercial outlet.
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Government adds £51 million into reserves as income tax brings in more than expected
The government is putting £51 million back into reserves, thanks to an increase in revenue.
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Still time to give views on new finance regulation law
The Island's regulator says there's still time to submit feedback on plans to update financial services legislation.
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Applications open for international grants
Applications have opened for government grants to raise awareness about global development issues.
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Just Ask A Coach Isle of Man hosts pop-up event
A pop-up event aimed at showing the benefits of professional coaching will be held this week.
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Changes to insurance company regulations
The Island's financial regulator says it's made a number of changes to regulations for insurance companies - to make sure they stay competitive.
UK News
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Snipers, Secret Service sweeps and a personal chef on standby: Scotland awaits Trump's arrival
Donald Trump likes a wall. And now he has his very own 15ft-high metal barrier creating a fortress as he tees off for a weekend of politics, play and precision in Scotland.
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Labour doesn't have the one thing striking doctors want
I was on Sophy Ridge's show last week as negotiations between the health secretary and BMA were under way to avert strike action. I was asked to stick my neck out and call it. I got it spectacularly wrong.
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New internet rules enforced from today - but this grieving mother is sceptical they will work
"People always think: 'Oh, that's not going to happen to me, it's not going to happen to my child,'" says Ellen Roone.
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Impact of long NHS waits on patients revealed, plus who waits longest
People who wait longer for NHS treatment are significantly more likely to seek emergency care in the months after eventually receiving it, compared with those who are seen quickly.
World News
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British surgeon claims IDF shooting Gazans in specific areas - 'almost like a game of target practice'
A British surgeon who recently returned from Gaza has told Sky News that there is "profound malnutrition" among the population - and claims IDF soldiers are shooting civilians at aid points "like a game of target practice".
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Inside Gaza's Nasser Hospital - where there's virtually no food for malnourished children
In Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, they have virtually nothing left to eat.
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France to become first G7 nation to recognise Palestine as a state
Emmanuel Macron has said France will recognise Palestine as a state later this year.
Showbiz Skeet
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Jeff Stewart: Actor who played Reg Hollis in The Bill helps police arrest shoplifter
The actor who played PC Reg Hollis in hit TV series The Bill has been praised by officers after helping them arrest a shoplifter.
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Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
The legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71.
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Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering country over 'antisemitic hate speech'
Hungarian authorities have banned the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country, accusing them of engaging in "antisemitic hate speech" and "supporting terrorism".
Sport
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World Matchplay 2025: James Wade beats Gian van Veen as Jonny Clayton powers past Stephen Bunting to set up semi-final showdown
James Wade and Jonny Clayton set up a World Matchplay semi-final clash on Saturday after the pair were victorious on Thursday night at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
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Alexander Isak transfer news: Newcastle future analysed and Liverpool finances explained as striker explores options
Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he wants to explore his transfer options this summer - but what are they and could Liverpool afford him? Sky Sports News' Keith Downie, Lyall Thomas and Mark McAdam answer the key questions around his future.
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England's Chloe Kelly 'thrives on' producing the big moments after last-gasp heroics send Lionesses into Euro 2025 final, says Sarina Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman hailed Chloe Kelly for "thriving on" producing in the big moments after her 119th-minute goal sent England into the Euro 2025 final.
Business
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Lloyds Bank's Charlie Nunn expects two more interest rate cuts in 2025
The head of the UK's biggest mortgage lender has said he expects two more interest rate cuts this year, making borrowing cheaper.
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Trade war uncertainty prompts halt to eurozone rate cuts
The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its core interest rates on hold after seven successive cuts, citing uncertainty over the threatened US trade war escalation.
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North Sea rivals weigh bids for exploration assets of ailing Prax Group
Some of the North Sea’s biggest independent oil producers are examining bids for the upstream operations of Prax Group, the energy conglomerate whose collapse has triggered the closure of one of Britain's few remaining oil refineries.
