Isle of Man News

There's a warning about manx.net email scammers - after a house buyer almost ended up conned out of their life savings.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's delivering sandbags for people to pick up in the face of possible problems.

The Department of Home Affairs says it can't confirm whether there have been any incidents involving drones at the prison - because it could risk security at the Jurby facility.

The House of Lords has heard worries about assisted dying legislation in the UK - and whether medical staff there would break the law when Manx patients are treated across.

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The Steam Packet says all of tomorrow's planned ferry sailings have been called off.

The Island's Chamber of Commerce is calling the 9.9 percent minimum wage rise planned for next April a national crisis.

The government's plans to make sure people can still get cash despite bank closures will come under the spotlight this week.

The weekend's Santa's on a Bike run has raised over £60,000 for the children's hospice.

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People have been complaining on social media about being left with flat tyres after driving through roadworks near Noble's Hospital in Braddan.

A road in the west of the Island remain closed today after a landslip at the weekend.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued its second weather warning of the day - with a risk-to-life warning about coastal overtopping tomorrow.

Manx Care says there'll be two drop-in sessions for flu and Covid vaccines this week.

All of the Manxman's sailings tomorrow are at risk of disruption because of bad weather.

Ronaldsway Met Office is warning people to brace themselves for more heavy rain tomorrow morning.

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The Island's longest-running planning application that's still awaiting a decision is more than 10 years old.

The road between Port Erin and Port St Mary is closed this week.

A new support group is hoping to help parents with mental health difficulties.

How many people who aren't registered with a GP have been attending A&E?

Drainage work means there'll be temporary speed limits on the coast road between Laxey and Ramsey this week.

Time's running out if you want to race in next year's Manx Grand Prix.

A local man's smashed his target by raising over £13,000 for charity after running nine and a half marathons in a row.

Local authorities have teamed up with charity Northern Men in Sheds to launch a scheme which repairs old furniture, tools and appliances.

An MHK will ask the treasury minister how many people will need to get their benefits in cash if MiCards are axed.

Douglas Council says it has fewer than 40 properties on its blacklist of run-down sites.

An MHK wants to know how much it costs to run the Liverpool ferry terminal each year. 

Douglas Council's planning to sell off empty public housing. 

A busy road in Port St Mary will close next week for emergency electrical repairs.

A commissioners' board in the south of the Island says it wants to hear your views on proposed 20mph zones.

Festive tractors will be taking to the Island's roads again this evening.

A developer says he's hoping to restore and reclaim contaminated land in Foxdale with plans for a new home.

Douglas Council says it'll ask councillors to formally approve a new friendship agreement with Ireland's capital city.

Ramsey's fireworks display will get underway this evening.

The Island's annual festive tractor run gets underway later.

Port Erin will be the next town to light up for Christmas this afternoon. 

Manx actor Joe Locke was one of the speakers at the annual Christmas carol concert hosted by the Princess of Wales.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping today.

A festive motorbike event set up by a local business to raise money for a local charity will get underway later..

A number of bus services will be diverted this weekend as dangerous trees are felled on the TT course.

The government wants to employ a new manager to oversee the new immigration health surcharge - with a salary of up to £66,000 a year.

The chair of Douglas Council's Environmental Services Committee says the local authority objected to Iceland's new Braddan store because it would threaten shops elsewhere.

Laxey's newest shop will throw open its doors for the first time tomorrow.

Douglas Council says it'll continue allowing drivers to pay by cash at a car park on the Promenade.

The government says teams will be checking the state of the Island's glens and plantations after strong winds this evening. 

There's a warning high winds and waves washing onto roads could affect bus services later.

There'll be no parking on Douglas Promenade's walkway later as gale force winds approach.

Police are warning people not to overdo it at their Christmas Party - and say abusing those trying to get you home won't be tolerated.

Douglas Council has voted to object to plans for a new Iceland store in Braddan.

Manx Care has issued advice as diarrhoea and vomiting bugs spread across the Island.

The Island's bus drivers have voted in favour of going on strike.

A local dairy farm will stop its milk round deliveries early next year.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a weather warning for tonight.

Onchan commissioners say they'll talk to organisers of a Pride event over the number of people expected, after around 8,000 went to last year's celebration.

An Island trade union body says the government's latest population report is an indictment of Treasury and Chief Minister Alf Cannan.

One of the Islands' favourite festive events will be going ahead to raise money for the children's hospice tomorrow.

Manx cycling superstar Mark Cavendish says he'd like to create his own team in the future.

Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says any requests for strategic land reserves to be released would be made public.

The Mountain Road re-opened earlier this morning following an overnight closure for ice.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for tomorrow morning.

A new book by an Irish former journalist set on the Isle of Man is inspired by his time working in a hotel in Douglas.

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The Isle of Man could be in for a show from the Northern Lights tonight.

A local farm's gone big with its Christmas decorations by building a unique kind of tree. 

Two Steam Packet sailings have been called off in the face of bad weather tomorrow.

Developers of a huge project to revamp Lord Street in Douglas have amended their plans after concerns from planners.

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A Douglas councillor's hit out at the state of housing after posting pictures of a mouldy flat on social media.

A rent deposit protection scheme may be in the pipeline, according to the Infrastructure Minister.

Ballasalla's newest housing estate could be getting a new pizza outlet, if planners give the go-ahead.

The Mountain Road will close this afternoon.

The average waiting time for urgent endoscopy tests is two and a half months, and within two weeks for suspected cancers.

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Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says the government is considering tighter restrictions on immigration.

The Manx Labour Party will host a political meeting at a pub in Douglas this evening.

There've been no discussions with the UK about the Island becoming involved in the Global Health Insurance Card scheme.

The government's cyber-security experts have revealed the top email phishing threats from fraudsters over the past two months.

A series of new coins will be released to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.

The Island's Green Party is urging politicians not to hold a referendum on the Island's net zero policies.

Bus stops at Noble's Hospital will move today as new equipment is installed.

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The government says public sector housing rents will be linked to inflation in future.

Fancy kissing under a bush this Christmas? 

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says reports about the Island's undersea oil and gas resources can't be published without permission from consultants.

Two of the Steam Packet's crossings this Friday are at risk because of bad weather.

A much-loved feature of Ramsey's Christmas celebrations has returned, after worries about his fate last year.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood is to host a drop-in session about proposed 20mph speed limits next week.

Bus drivers have until the end of today to decide if they back taking strike action.

An Island high school has been given a reprimand by the Information Commissioner over its data protection practices.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for coastal overtopping overnight.

An Onchan MHK is urging people to contact their Tynwald members over moves to strip the bishop of their parliamentary vote.

Manx Care says a number of services will move out of Ramsey Cottage Hospital as it deals with a pest control issue.

Customs and Excise is leaving its offices next to Douglas Railway Station.

There's a chance to get your hands on a TT star's equipment this week.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the government is working on bringing in all changes recommended by an independent review of the Island's response to the pandemic.

A student's asking you to share about your housing market experiences as he puts his undergraduate dissertation together.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says keeping the MiCard system for benefits and pensions will cost less than the £500,000 originally thought.

The government's only been asked once to light up the Manx Electric Railway sign for a special event.

Manx Utilities says there's been a burst water main in Onchan this morning, Wednesday, December 3.

The House of Keys has decided to postpone a debate which could see the Island's Lord Bishop lose their vote in parliament.

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Business Isle of Man says a new event called the Big Manx Feast will replace the Island's Food and Drink Festival next year.

Onchan commissioners say they don't want to buy assets belonging to the company running the town's raceway.

A series of football tournaments around the Island will raise cash for charity this month.

Getting married in church could be about to get more expensive.

Don't take wrapped presents through airport security - in case they need to be inspected.

From this week charities in the south of the Island can apply for funding from a scheme involving the civic amenity site.

A huge new windfarm between the Isle of Man and Liverpool has been given the green light by the UK government.

The Isle of Man could be getting a spectacular light show tomorrow night!

The Department of Infrastructure says it wants to improve sewage on Peel Breakwater to stop it being released directly into the sea.

A grief charity is holding an Island-wide dress down day this month.

Should candidates in elections have to publish their business interests before people vote for them?

A village's main street is now closed for over a week for road works. 

The House of Keys sits later, to discuss laws covering employment, income tax and education.

The Island's Cyber Security Centre is launching its own special advent calendar this month.

A local men's support group is opening a new branch in Peel.

41 babies were born on the Isle of Man last month.

A special set of stamps has been released to mark 40 years of Bushy's beer.

The Island's population grew to 84,756 last year - up 271 on 2023's total.

The Isle of Man is to get six new coins to celebrate Christmas.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department doesn't track how much money is brought in from parking fines.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's putting off resurfacing work on a road in the north of the Island today.

Pizza fans in Ramsey will get an early Christmas present this year.

There'll be temporary traffic lights on Douglas Promenade this week while road repairs take place.

A landmark Bill being introduced to the House of Keys this week would mean changes to religious education in schools.

A UK husband and wife say their team's TT and MGP future could be in doubt after thieves struck at the weekend.

Ramsey Commissioners say they'll finally hold their fireworks display this weekend.

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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been extended this morning. 

The justice and home affairs minister says there are currently 10 long-term prisoners from off-Island in Jurby.

The Southern Civic Amenity Site says signing a new lease means it can go ahead with improvements next year.

Braddan commissioners have applied for permission to borrow more than £187,000 to improve street lighting in the area.

Manx Care says the bus stops at Noble's Hospital will move for a day this week as new equipment is installed.

Fire crews were called to a kitchen fire in the West of the Island this morning, Sunday, November 30.

The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain tonight.

A local man aiming to run 12 marathons in 12 days has already raised nearly £10,000 for the Children's Hospice.

Fire crews dealt with a blaze in Castletown yesterday evening.

There's some bad news if you have Christmas cards or gifts for Venezuela.

The police say the whole of the Mountain Road has been shut due to snow.

The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

Local authority homes in Braddan could be getting improvements - if commissioners are given permission to borrow money for the work.

An MHK wants to know about waiting times for procedures which help diagnose stomach problems.

Planned changes to employment laws will be introduced to the House of Keys next week.

Peel's up next to switch on its Christmas lights today.

Replacing a care home in the North might take two to three years, according to the government.

Ferries to Liverpool are starting again today as work on the ferry terminal has now been completed.

The Island's Ferry Terminal in Liverpool has won a UK architecture award.

An MHK will quiz Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood about rent deposits in the House of Keys next week.

The health minister says her LinkedIn account has been hacked.

A Tynwald committee will hear evidence from education bosses next week as it looks into opportunities for young people.

The chief minister says it's important Manx police keep working with their British counterparts.

Registrations for the Parish Walk will open next week.

Manx Care says it's holding a special drop-in clinic for HIV testing next week.

There'll be murder on the dance floor in the Villa next July!

Police say you haven't won the lottery - and shouldn't fall for a scam!

The Steam Packet's announced this evening's ferries will set off on time.

A special plaque has been unveiled for an Island man who lost his life defusing Russian explosives in Ukraine.

A cat who underwent lifesaving surgery after the public donated thousands of pounds has found a new home.

Time's running out if you'd like to join the Island's planning committee.

Braddan commissioners say a programme to tackle problem trees in the area will have to wait until next year.

An MHK's hit out at the government over a meeting about a care home. 

Police say the first person caught after they launched an annual Christmas drink-drive campaign has been banned from the roads for three years.

TT legend Michael Dunlop has made history by being named MCN's Rider of the Year for the third time in a row.

An MHK will ask about tightening up the Island's immigration rules when the House of Keys sits next week.

More than 250 Santas have already signed up to take part in one of the Island's best-loved races.

The government's launched a consultation which it says will improve how public finances are scrutinised.

An MHK will push for any government reports into the Island's oil, gas and coal deposits to be published.

A charity's given a first glimpse of a new cancer centre as it prepares to open next year.

Has the government brought in any of the recommendations from the Island's review of its handling of the pandemic?

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The Island's chief minister met with the head of the UK's Ministry of Justice this week.

Manx athletes will be heading to India for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

A new chain hotel planned for Douglas has applied for planning permission for illuminated signs.

Bookings are now available for one of the Island's most popular festive attractions.

The Steam Packet company says two of its sailings later this week may be at risk of disruption.

An MHK wants to know how much a government U-turn over benefits and pensions payments will cost.

The government has pointed out again it doesn't process illegal immigrants, after another Freedom of Information request on the subject.

The Department of Infrastructure doesn't currently have enough money to resurface Castletown's main streets.

A busy section of the TT course will close for two days next weekend.

New 20mph speed limits will be up for discussion when Port St Mary commissioners meet next week.

The Island could be up for a wet and windy few days, according to forecasters.

There are no plans for to paint road markings in Manx in new 20mph zones. 

The Department of Home Affairs says an exercise has simulated a major incident on the roads. 

An event tomorrow will help newcomers to the Island settle in and meet new friends.

Over £300,000 has been spent by the police on tackling youth crime in a year.

A botanical garden in Santon could get a new meeting room for its visitors, if planners approve new proposals.

The Department of Infrastructure says it can't give out details of its theory test contract with the Island's college because it's commercially sensitive.

The Island's diocese has launched a new TikTok account featuring the bishop!

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says government's assessing how measures announced by the UK chancellor today will affect the Island.

Strix chief executive Mark Bartlett says he'll step down from the post next year.

The Proclaimers will be playing in Douglas next year.

An employment tribunal's found an ambulance worker wasn't discriminated against, harassed or constructively dismissed by Manx Care.

Police are warning people not to fall victim to crime over the festive season. 

A gas leak means a busy road in Onchan will be one-way for a week.

A local authority's issued a stern warning about parking. 

A special government drop-in session will be held today for people on benefits or pensions who don't have bank accounts.

More traffic calming could be brought in if signs alone don't slow motorists in new 20mph zones. 

A public meeting to oppose the introduction of digital IDs will be held in Douglas this week.

Police say they're pleased with the results of an operation to test how well hotels safeguard against child exploitation.