Isle of Man News

Will the airport be getting charging bays for electric cars?

The health minister says the overall risk of meningitis on the Island is low, and there's no need to change the current vaccination programme.

One of the Island's most famous residents will be returning to the ring this weekend.

The government's launched a public consultation on proposed changes to how public sector housing is allocated.

The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't know the total cost of a cycle lane on Cooil Road in Braddan - because a private developer is paying for it.

An Island animal charity has issued advice about young birds as babies start being born this year.

The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be roadworks and temporary traffic lights on the TT course from tomorrow.

Manx Care says it's reconsidering an answer to a parliamentary question about Manx Care's staff numbers.

The Steam Packet is celebrating, after 1,000 passengers used its new route to Northern Ireland in a week!

Garff could be going to the polls in May to elect two new commissioners.

Could you help people during one of the most painful times in their lives?

The number of people working for Manx Care has risen by 45 per cent in the last five years.

Steam Packet services this weekend could be at risk of disruption because of weather.

The Island's biggest annual beer festival gets underway in Douglas today.

One of the Island's biggest agricultural events of the year has launched a survey to find out what people think of it.

Manx Utilities says it's looking for a contractor to store bottled water for emergencies.

Douglas could be getting a new lifeboat station, if a new planning application from the RNLI is approved.

A Ballasalla company has released a guide for parents about how to talk to their children about Roblox.

A total of 2,271 people were on government incapacity benefits in the past year.

We'll find out next week if plans to use the Summerland site as a temporary car park will get the go-ahead.

With the Grand National this weekend, the Jockey club has posted video of two retired winners on the Isle of Man.

The Island's Information Commissioner's Office has criticised the Department of Infrastructure over its response to a Freedom of Information request.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice over ebikes and scooters.

Onchan MHK Rob Callister has posed two questions to the Island's infrastructure minister about roads in his constituency.

A new community space in the North is starting to take shape.

As the weather improves and more people get outside, the government's reminding people to find out exactly where they're allowed to walk.

Today's your last chance to sign up for a huge fundraising walk in aid of two local good causes.

Manx Utilities says it's asking planners to approve a landmark in the north of the Island.

The Isle of Man welcomed 51 babies last month.

An Island company has applied for planning permission to dismantle and remove equipment from a depot in Santon.

The government's inviting you to share your views on land registration.

An MHK wants to know how companies set their prices for heating oil.

A Douglas wine bar has announced it'll close for good in a month's time.

There's a chance to buy a piece of Manx history at an auction this weekend.

An outdoor education centre has welcomed almost 6,000 visitors in five years, at a cost of just over a million pounds.

The police say not to worry if you notice more armed officers in the north of the Island over the next two days.

The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn't have any dealings with a controversial software company.

Bus Vannin says passengers travelling south may need to wait at a different stop this week.

Ronaldsway Airport says the number of passengers through its doors in March was up more than three per cent on last year's totals.

A law researcher at an Oxford University says it's vital to register to vote in this year's election - because a few votes can make a huge difference.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is advising landowners to check their trees after Storm Dave at the weekend.

Manx Utilities has applied for permission to install solar panels on the National Sports Centre.

A filling station in Castletown says it'll close next week - and reopen under new management before TT.

A woman who claims she was the heckler thrown out of the House of Keys last week has expressed her frustration on social media.

A former school in Castletown could become a new 85-home housing estate under a new planning application.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department changed its mind about flood defences for Ramsey after five comments on a planning application.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's looking for someone to feed hungry TT fans during this year's festival.

The Department of Infrastructure says it won't close two parts of the TT course outside Ramsey at the same time.

One of the Island's most popular events gets underway this weekend.

Douglas Council says it's ready to sign a friendship and co-operation agreement with Dublin.

Douglas Council says it has 35 properties on a dilapidation blacklist.

There's a chance to own a piece of a well-known bar which shut its doors last year.

Douglas Council is to object to plans to turn part of the Summerland site into a temporary car park.

Manx Care says it's still trying to get in touch with a dentalcare business which has stopped providing services.

Fancy spending a day out feeding fish?

Just under one person a week is caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel.

Tree planting in the East Baldwin valley has now finished, in what Manx Wildlife Trust's calling a major milestone.

The Mountain Road will be shutting for two weeks from today.

Nearly £1,000 has been raised to get chemotherapy for a beloved cat.

The government estimates around £110,000 is being lost in income from untaxed vehicles.

Legislation which could bring in price controls to protect gas consumers is making progress through parliament.

A section of road at Kewaigue will close for two weekends from this week.

Public Health and Manx Care are marking Bowel Cancer Awareness Month for the second time running.

The Cabinet Office minister says it's not possible to say how many voter registration letters have been returned to sender.

Plans for bus passenger facilities in Douglas are being finalised, according to the infrastructure minister.

Part of the Island's popular coastal footpath will be closed for over a month.

Rushen MHK Juan Watterson says he feels angry after the Post Office announced it made millions in profits last year, but slashed back its network.

A number of post offices will be closed for a day over the next few weeks.

The minister of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture says she can't provide any update on ongoing attempts to fix the NSC floor tiles.

The Steam Packet says its 2.15pm crossing from Heysham to Douglas will no longer be going ahead this Sunday, April 5.

The Health Minister says comparisons between government funding of hospices here and abroad must be made with caution.

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll soon be closing the Mountain Road because of high winds.

Ronaldsway Met Office has upgraded tonight's weather warning from yellow to amber.

Police in the West are appealing for information about stolen buildings materials.

One of the oldest buildings in Douglas could become residential accommodation, according to an estate agent.

A new NHS rule aimed at stopping conditions being misdiagnosed will be adopted on the Island.

Two streets in the centre of Douglas will be partly closed for over six months.

An MHK wants to find out more about the cost of emergency medical care.

The Department of Infrastructure says a series of improvements to the airport terminal have been planned for the next three years.

The Steam Packet says it's cancelled a total of four sailings because of bad weather today, Saturday, April 4.

The Steam Packet says it's cancelled its Saturday afternoon sailing because of bad weather.

Could the Island face a meningitis outbreak over Easter?

The fire and rescue service dealt with a flat fire in Castletown earlier this afternoon

Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe gales as storm Dave will hit the Island.

Roads in Ramsey will be closed for a day this weekend for a Manx music and dance festival.

How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a crisis?

A former restaurant in the Villa Marina Arcade is up for rent.

The infrastructure minister says the basic framework of the new Sea Services Agreement with the Steam Packet has been agreed.

The Island's attorney general has announced he'll be retiring later this year.

Roads in two towns will close for a running event this week.

A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.

Lawrence Skelly has announced he'll be stepping down as President of Tynwald this year.

The Mountain Road has been closed as police recover a car.

An Island fuel company says it's hoping energy prices stabilise in the future, with its next shipment already planned.

The Island's Information Commissioner says you will have to register for data protection for your CCTV doorbell, but it should be free.

The head of Hospice UK says cutbacks at the Island's Braddan facility have exposed what he calls a "cack-handed muddle from the Council of Ministers".

A final, eighth offer has been made by the government to bus drivers in an attempt to resolve ongoing industrial action.

Manx vampire fans will be disappointed this week - after a show featuring the Ben my Chree in its season-ending cliffhanger was cancelled.

An MHK has criticised the government's messaging over this week's fuel panic.

Manx actor Joe Locke will be starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood in a new animated TV comedy.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Steam Packet's fuel surcharges aren't designed to generate profits.

The Steam Packet Company says one of its sailings will be delayed this morning.

Firefighters went to the rescue yesterday after a dog got trapped in a ravine.

New government regulations strengthening protections for children in part-time work have come into force today, Wednesday, April 1.

Manx Care's announced it's expanding a new mental health service to nine more GP practices.

Bus Vannin says services will be running as normal during the Easter weekend.

The Steam Packet's officially launched its new Northern Irish route.

Isle of Man Creamery has moved to reassure customers over the price of its milk.

The Isle of Man's seen its fair share of online pranks this morning.

A tea room in the west of the Island has announced it's closed down.

The price of milk has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation today.

An Island foodbank for pets say it's having to make changes to deliveries because of the soaring cost of fuel.

How many people are on incapacity benefits?

A new website says it's hoping to offer people the most up-to-date information about fuel availability on the Island.

An inquest in Liverpool has heard how a car dealership director died three days after a crash in St Johns.

A heckler had to be thrown out the House of Keys this week for interrupting the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says there are no plans to start rationing fuel on the Island.

An Island heating fuel company says oil price rises are completely out of its control - and described the rise as "pulling the heartstrings".

Efforts to revive the Island’s seagull population will see thousands of the birds imported to a  new farm in the west of the Island.

The government's announced a range of support to help people access driver and vehicle services as they move online.

The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.

There'll be more temporary speed limits and traffic lights on the TT course this week.

Homes in Peel may be without water during work tomorrow.

Manx Co-operative has been ordered to hand over documents, messages and CCTV footage to a woman who's claiming she was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination.

An MHK has asked the Island's Cabinet Office Minister about meningitis vaccines.

Births on the Island have fallen by nearly 45 percent in 15 years.

The Island's roads have been praised by a major motoring magazine as some of the best to drive in the British Isles.

A fuel company's revealed the scale of price rises motorists will be facing today.

An Island taxi boss says going green is paying dividends as fuel prices rise on the Island.

The Mountain Road will be closed for 10 days next week.

There's a last chance to share your views on medical cannabis products.

A hotel manager has accused the government of being "tone deaf" and "out of touch" over a possible tourist tax.

There's good news for bookworm pensioners in the north of the Island.

Hollywood star Channing Tatum says he's been given the go-ahead by doctors to start training for a TT movie.

The Southern Swimming Pool says it's putting its prices up this week.

A new shop offering Island produce says it's 'absolutely delighted' after winning planning permission.

Filling stations around the Island will be getting deliveries of fuel today.

The House of Keys sits this morning with 17 questions and two new laws on the order paper.

The Isle of Man could be in for a stellar light show tonight!

Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian says a strategy to fund residential, nursing and respite will go to Tynwald in May - around seven months later than planned.

Money's being raised to help a teacher rebuild her home-schooling space after a housefire.

The government's announced new sanctions being brought in as part of a global crackdown on organised crime networks in Southeast Asia.

The Cabinet Office will have to give a new Freedom of Information response after it wouldn't hand over information about the Area Plan for the North and West.

How many voting registration letters have been returned?

EVF says 4,500,000 litres of fuel will be arriving on a tanker in Peel this evening.

If you're parked on Loch Promenade walkway in Douglas, you'll have to move your car by tomorrow.

Long queues are forming at filling stations as drivers try to fill up before price rises hit the Island.

The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary traffic lights on part of the TT course this week.

A sealife charity is urging people to report sightings as the season for dolphin visitors gets underway.

A garage in Castletown has apologised over the cost of diesel as supplies start arriving in filling stations.

One of the Island's fuel suppliers says it hopes its tanker will be able to dock today.

A politician wants to find out under what circumstances school students can be off for weeks without a written request.

The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn't have information about why women might seek abortions.

A mechanic from the south of the Island will contest a seat at this year's election.

The future of the government's agreement with the Steam Packet Company will be raised in the House of Keys this week.

An Island gelato chain says it's opening a new outlet in the south of the Island.

An online petition is calling for the clerk and chair of Peel Commissioners to resign.

Bus Vannin says it'll run 47 services today on the last day of industrial action by bus drivers.

Deliveries of diesel should arrive on the Island tomorrow.

What progress has been made with bus facilities in Douglas?

Registrations are now open for a charity walk across the South of the Island.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says there's no finished design for the new Castle Rushen High School yet.

The Steam Packet Company says it's cancelled two sailings today, with another two at risk.

An MHK wants to find out if there are plans to revamp the airport.

Don't forget to put your clocks forward tonight!

An MHK wants to know what contingency plans are in place if oil prices spike.

The Department for Enterprise says it'll continue looking at how a possible tourist tax would work - but doesn't have any firm plans yet.

American travellers to the Island are being warned to be careful amid the war with Iran.

Port Erin Commissioners are asking people to stay away from part of the town's beach this weekend.

Bus Vannin says it plans to run 59 bus services today.

Two sailings today have been cancelled - and the Steam Packet company says another four are at risk this weekend.

One of the capital's key roads is partly shutting for three days.

Will a new NHS policy meant to make GPs reconsider their diagnoses be introduced here?

An MHK has put forward an urgent question about the Steam Packet's fuel charges for the House of Keys next week.

A well-known former restaurant on the TT course will find out its fate next week.

The Isle of Man Samaritans are holding their Dawn Walk event this weekend.

Ronaldsway Airport is advising people to pre-book taxis to make sure they don't miss flights during the latest bus strike.

A UK farmer says buying a shepherd's hut from the Isle of Man for his yurt village turned out to be an expensive mistake - after handing over £4,200 to scammers.

The life of the founder of one of the TT's most iconic teams will be celebrated next month.

Manx Care's become the third government organisation in a week to face criticism over its handling of a Freedom of Information request.

Onchan could soon be getting a new Indian restaurant.

The Island's minimum wage is set to increase next week.

The estimated cost of disposing of waste in the north of the Island this year has risen by more than 20 per cent.

An MHK wants to hear an update on the bus strike from the Chief Minister in the House of Keys next week.

The Island's next census will take place on Sunday, April 26.

The problem with the swimming pool tiles at the National Sports Centre will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

Chief Minister Alf Canann says work's already underway to ensure Manx Care stays within its budget.

An Island regulator is warning about North Korean IT scammers targeting companies.

The Manx Electric Railway and Steam Railway will both run extra services today as a fourth weekend strike by bus drivers gets underway.

The Department of Health and Social Care says it doesn't know how many people on the Island are prescribed medical cannabis.

Bus Vannin's released its latest contingency timetable as the strike resumes tomorrow.

Hospice Isle of Man says it's being forced to make redundancies to cut costs.

The Chief Minister's met with a top Turkish diplomat, who is on the Island visiting war graves.

Manx National Heritage has announced its seasonal attractions will reopen this week.

Don't take your waste from the north to the tip in the west - because it won't be accepted!

Onchan Pleasure Park will open for the season this weekend.

Castletown commissioners have applied for planning permission for a handrail outside a pub in the ancient capital.

Tynwald will be asked to back plans to sell off a historic police station on the Island's protected buildings register.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture will have to look again at a Freedom of Information request asking for food hygiene reports.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close a road in Laxey because of debris falling from a railway bridge.