Isle of Man News

The Department of Infrastructure says it won't release details of talks with easyJet, because the information could prejudice discussions in future.

The Steam Packet Company has launched a new survey to find out what Island residents want from ferry services.

The Island's capital has 36 dilapidated buildings on a council blacklist.

An Island management consultancy firm says it's looking for investors to buy a top-flight football club in Eastern Europe.

Pulrose could be getting a new specialist sports venue, after a developer approached Douglas City Council.

A huge celebration of the life of one of the TT's greatest-ever riders is in the running for an award.

Manx Utilities is warning motorists specialist equipment it needs to upgrade sewage treatment in the west will be on the roads tomorrow.

A charity which helps injured riders and their families at the Manx Grand Prix will vote next month on shutting down.

Should the Island introduce a UK-style debt repayment scheme?

There'll be temporary traffic lights on the main road into Onchan from today as new streetlamps are installed. 

Ronaldsway Met Office says there's a chance of more ice this week.

The opening salvo's been fired in the road to this year's general election.

You might see an unusual load on the road between Douglas and Peel this morning.

Legislative Council members will discuss moves to officially make Douglas a legal city this week.

Post Office chairman Stu Peters says no contracts with sub-post offices have been renegotiated or ended in the last year.

The Mountain Road has now re-opened.

The airport is warning of possible flight disruption during today's gale force winds.

An MHK wants to know how many people under police investigation needed an interpreter last year.

An MHK wants to know what risk assessments have been carried out on the courtesy crossings on the capital's promenade.

The issue of English language requirements for immigrants will be brought up in the House of Keys next week.

An MHK wants to know about challenges faced by the airport as the Island returned to work at the start of this year.

A total of 39 pest inspections were carried out at Ramsey Cottage Hospital over the past seven months.

If you're interested in becoming a TT marshal, there's still time to book yourself a training course this year.

How many breaks are taken by staff at the airport? 

Police say their school education officers have noticed a sharp rise in the abuse of AI by students on the Island.

There's still time to nominate a public-spirited Onchan resident for a special award.

The police say they’ve had reports of black ice around the Island this morning.

Douglas City Council says it's rejected having a low-noise fireworks display this year.

A UK interior designer has shared its vision for a motorsport-themed bar and restaurant in Douglas.

The Steam Packet Company says all of its planned sailings on Sunday have been cancelled.

Ramsey commissioners have issued a plea to residents to stop feeding the birds.

A road in the west of the Island will close for up to a week for repairs.

A £20 note could be worth as much as £200 when it's auctioned this weekend.

An Island charity is appealing for help after its social media page was suspended.

A café in the south of the island says it'll close its doors for the final time today.

An AI-generated video online has sparked angry comments after joking about crossing the TT course during racing.

A school in the west of the Island will hold a lockdown drill next week.

The UK government has given permission for another windfarm between the Isle of Man and UK.

Ronaldsway Airport says some of its flights to the UK may be disrupted today because of an approaching storm.

A set of stamps is being released which celebrate the Island's natural beauty and hidden wonders.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has applied for planning permission for a mobile classroom at the college.

Questions about school closures during bad weather will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

The Island's Financial Intelligence Unit has published advice on how businesses can spot money being laundered from environmental crimes.

A student surveying people about housing on the Isle of Man says very few people find it affordable - but he'd like more people to have their say.

Bus Vannin says it's had more than 500 complaints about its drivers in the past five years.

An Island house sales website says it's launched the first AI valuation tool for the Isle of Man.

A leading island animal charity says one of the most common reasons people have to give up their beloved pets is because they can't find accommodation that'll accept them.

The Villa Marina's asking for people to get in touch if they bought ticket for one of the UK's best-known comedians but can no longer go.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road has now reopened.

An MHK's worries about schools banning Christmas carol lyrics will be raised in the House of Keys.

Manx Telecom will need another 273 telegraph poles to complete its fibre broadband network, according to the Island's regulator.

Onchan commissioners say they'll spend £15,000 from the local authority's reserves to repair bumper boats in the town's pleasure park.

The government has around 142 unfilled posts in the latest figures available, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.

The Department of Infrastructure says safety and recruitment videos for the Island's coastguards cost just under £2,000.

Banks gave the Island's dormant assets fund almost £5.6 million last year.

A road alongside the TT course in Douglas will be temporarily one-way from tomorrow.

The Island's courts say they're looking for someone who can speak Arabic to help in proceedings.

An MHK's blasted a parliamentary colleague, after he seemed to call Tynwald members "clowns".

There's just a fortnight left to move your manx.net email address before it's suspended.

The government saw a rise of more than 20 per cent in financial irregularities reported last year.

An MHK wants to know how many marketing staff are employed across the government. 

Port St Mary's most pup-ular residents are being featured in a special fundraising calendar.

The maternity unit at Noble's Hospital is reassuring parents after a baby milk safety scare.

A new book is hoping to challenge motorsport enthusiasts with 37 puzzles - one for each mile on the TT course.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will remain shut until tomorrow.

The Island's maternity ward has published a list of baby formula products which have been found to contain harmful toxins.

A planning application's been submitted to rebuild a 157 year old storeroom at a TT landmark.

The Council of Ministers says EU legislation about rough diamonds, firearms and drug precursors is still the best way for the Island to meet international standards.

Ronaldsway Met Office says there's a risk of more ice this week. 

Two scheduled sailings have been cancelled tonight because of weather.

Police are warning people to be wary of scams targeting manx.net email addresses.

The Island's Chamber of Commerce says companies should check candidates they're considering recruiting as immigration rules change.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in central Douglas in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Onchan Commissioners have agreed to spend £10,000 improving drainage at the village's raceway after problems with flooding.

An airline's celebrating opening its latest UK base, as it prepares to start flying to it from the Isle of Man.

It's been announced the Mountain Road will remain shut until tomorrow.

Primary school meals cost government an average of around four pounds per child each day over the past three months.

A farm in the north of the Island has issued advice on how to help sheep stuck on their backs.

The government says schools and University College Isle of Man will be open as normal today, Tuesday, January 6. 

Manx Utilities says it's hoping to finish a project on a busy Douglas road before TT this year.

New green rules for disposing of plasterboard at civic amenity sites have come into force this week.

The Island's waking up to another day of icy conditions this morning, with a weather warning in force until midday.

The government says a decision about reopening schools in the face of more bad weather will be made on Tuesday morning.

Isle of Man Post Office says it's hoping to resume its services tomorrow.

The Department of Infrastructure says the road from the Creg Ny Baa Hotel to Hillberry has now reopened to traffic.

The National Sports Centre says its main swimming pool has now reopened after emergency repairs.

TT star James Hillier has retired from the world's most famous endurance race after breaking his arm.

The Mountain Road will stay closed until midday tomorrow.

Ronaldsway Met Office has extended the weather warning for ice by 24 hours. 

The Department of Infrastructure says if your local grit bin has run out of salt, you can report it to be restocked.

Ronaldsway Airport will not reopen today because of the weather conditions.

The Financial Services Authority has been told to reconsider its response to a Freedom of Information request after wrongly saying it included personal data.

Schools will remain closed for the rest of the day.

The circus is coming back to town - promising a K-pop spectacular!

The Post Office says all deliveries are suspended this morning because of the snow. 

The government's announced schools will be closed this morning, Monday, January 5.

A petition's been launched to protect the right of immigrants to settle after living on Island for five years.

Ronaldsway Airport's announced the runway is closed because of snow and hard ice. 

The Island's waking up to a dusting of snow this morning, with an amber weather warning for ice and wintry showers in place until 12pm. 

Passengers are being advised to turn up for flights as planned tomorrow as weather could cause more difficulties.

The government says it'll make a decision about closing schools because of the weather tomorrow.

The Department of Infrastructure is asking people to reconsider driving this evening as road conditions worsen.

The Mountain Road has closed again after reopening yesterday.

Ronaldsway Met Office has upgraded a weather warning about ice to amber.

A company behind a well-known garage in the west of the Island has applied to be dissolved. 

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place today.

An event in Douglas later this month is hoping to connect women bikers as part of a worldwide event.

A UK cartoonist who works for national newspapers has shared sketches he made in the Isle of Man.

Deputy returning officers in elections could be getting a pay rise of more than 25 per cent for the coming general election.

People in the capital will get the chance to have their Christmas tree recycled for free next weekend.

An Island animal charity says it rehomed almost 300 cats last year.

Police are asking people to drive to the icy conditions this morning.

Ronaldsway Airport says there'll be more disruption to flights this morning, as ice affects its runway.

A yellow weather warning remains in place today as wintry weather continues.

Police are appealing for information about two incidents where parked cars were damaged but drivers didn't stop or leave details.

Will there be a polling station on the Calf of Man to let wildlife wardens vote in this year's general election?

The National Sports Centre says problems with its training pool have now been fixed - but checks mean it'll remain closed this weekend.

The Island could be in for another show from the northern lights tonight.

A Ramsey man's raised over £7,000 by completing 31 marathons in 31 days.

The yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended by three days.

Ronaldsway Airport says things are returning to normal after it was forced to close its runway earlier.

The government says it's made a number of changes to procedures and rules following a high-profile employment tribunal.

This morning's seen a dusting of snow on the Mountain Road, which is expected to remain shut until midday on Monday, January 5.

Ronaldsway Airport's runway has been closed by heavy ice and sleet.

An 80 year old man's swam 200 pool lengths to raise £6,300 for the hospice.

A planning application's been submitted for a new glamping site in Sulby.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will be closed over the weekend.

There's still time to arrange for your Christmas tree to be recycled and help an Island charity.

The Isle of Man's organ donation laws change today, and you're being reminded to register your decision.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow tonight.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says the number of children registered as being homeschooled rose by just over three per cent last year.

The Department of Infrastructure says you can help prepare for cold weather this weekend.

A Ramsey landmark will host a special event this morning.

Part of a road in St Johns will close today a hundreds of competitors take part in an annual fell race.

Revellers will be shaking off their hangovers in the sea this morning.

The Department of Infrastructure says it spent more than £46,000 on the Orsted offshore windfarm last year.

Why aren't you a member of the capital's library?

An MHK wants to know more details about sub-post office contracts.

A new weekly acting class is hoping to produce the Island's stars of the future.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions tonight.

There's a warning to TT fans only to book homestay accommodation through official channels - after concerns over a scammer advertising a property that wasn't theirs.

If you were hoping for fireworks on New Year's Eve, you may be in for an even better spectacle!

The government's planning to update its immigration laws by removing gender-specific references.

The government says it's planning a possible landfill tax to encourage recycling.

Manx Care is reminding people to plan ahead this New Year as its services face high demand.

There's still time to take part in a unique Island race this year - and you don't need to go further than your garden!

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson will make a statement about the Island's finances in January.

Six people from the Island have been recognised in the King's new year honours.

Firefighters say they freed three people from a vehicle after a crash this afternoon.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a weather warning about freezing conditions tomorrow.

Onchan MHK Julie Edge will ask Tynwald members to introduce the Island's minimum wage rise in phases when the court sits in January.

The UK government has declassified photos of a Russian spy ship off the Island's coast last year.

A local student plans to climb mount Kilimanjaro next year to raise money for charity.

The Isle of Man could be set for snow in the New Year.

An MHK wants to know how much Isle of Man Meats pays its board members.

The government's asking you to share your views on planned laws to help homeless people.

An MHK wants to know how many pest control inspections were carried out in Island hospitals over the past five years.

The Department of Home Affairs is looking into making changes to the alcohol licensing process for events.

A local man's on his way to having run 31 marathons in a row for charity.

A city centre deli's been hit by vandals.

An Onchan MHK is to quiz Treasury Minister Alex Allinson about the government's financial irregularities.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says a glamping site in the south of the Island didn't need a Waste Disposal Licence, because the material was being used for landscaping.

There's less than a month to go to swap over your manx.net email address if you want to keep it.

Isle of Man Post Office is urging people to tell it what they think of its services.

The Island's courts say a new computer system costing £1.3 million will make the service more efficient.

Culture Vannin says its income from lottery duty fell by four per cent last year.

Fancy winning a trip to a space school in Houston, Texas?

The fire and rescue service says the unknown substance found on Garwick Beach on Boxing Day was most likely palm oil.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for frost and icy patches.

The fire and rescue service says it’s currently dealing with an unusual substance washed ashore at Garwick Beach.

A special Boxing Day orienteering event will be held this morning. 

Two Island traditions will get underway later.

Residents in Douglas say somebody's stolen money they left out for binmen.

Ramsey pizza lovers will have to wait a bit longer before a popular chain opens in the town.

The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have a timetable for making public rights of way official at a site in Ramsey.

A scam Facebook page is advertising Manx driving licences - with no tests needed.

The government's reminding people to clear any balances on their MiCards before they stop working on New Year's Eve.

An American YouTube channel is recommending the Isle of Man as a place to live, claiming you can live here comfortably for just £450 a month.

Isle of Man Post Office says its prices will be going up in the New Year.

Police say they're concerned for the welfare of an 86 year old man who went missing yesterday.

Manx Care is urging parents to get their children vaccinated against flu.

Douglas Council has applied for retrospective planning permission after levelling off and expanding a football pitch.

Tributes are being paid to a former pub landlord and Southern 100 stalwart.

Cat owners in Braddan are being warned to keep an eye on their pets after two were poisoned.

A new Island egaming site will let people bet on the performance of their favourite influencers on social media.

Updated flood defence proposals for Laxey harbour and promenade are being prepared.

The Isle of Man could see flights to South Yorkshire restart, after a UK council pledged to spend £160 million reopening an airport.

The Department of Infrastructure says its vehicle testing facility will be shut over Christmas and New Year.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says he's hoping all benefits claims can be processed online by the end of 2028.

The Island may be getting a white Christmas after all - if you count frost!

There are reports of a crash at the roundel at Broadway in Douglas.

The Treasury says there's no pressing need to change how it oversees the Steam Packet company.

A local man's raised over £1,000 for the Hospice and Isle Listen by doing an icy dip for each day of the advent calendar.

The police have officially welcomed their latest batch of recruits.

People are being warned not to fall for a new scam targeting manx.net email users.

A deli in the north of the Island has thanked its customers after shutting its doors at the weekend.

The Isle of Man might be in for a celestial lightshow tonight - if the weather allows.

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

The Office of Fair Trading is urging residents to check prices at the till after finding misleading pricing.

Manx Grand Prix organisers say today's racing will be delayed by two hours, due to heavy rain being forecast.