Isle of Man News

An exclusive new hotel has opened in the north of the Island - and it’s just for sausage dogs.

The Department of Infrastructure says it only takes minutes to change the matrix signs showing if the Mountain Road is open or closed.

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The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't know how much its coastguards are paid.

The House of Keys is due to sit this morning, with 11 questions on the order paper up for discussion.

Onchan Commissioners are inviting people to a public drop-in session about the offshore windfarm proposals today.

A series of road closures are planned to allow for works on a key road in Andreas.

An MHK will formally present a campaigner's petition calling for protections for immigrants already in the process of settling on Island.

The Fire and Rescue Service says its hill search team responded to reports of an injured walker on Snaefell this afternoon, Monday, June 22.

A street in the centre of Castletown is shut for five days this week.

Laws to give parents and carers new rights when it comes to leave from work have been given Royal Assent.

A new café has opened in a landmark former pub.

The government wants to know what you think of childcare on the Island.

Tributes are being paid to a long-serving lifeboat crew member.

A road in the South will be closed for five days this week.

An MHK will ask about possible social media restrictions for children this week.

A mini heatwave is set to bring some of the hottest weather of the year so far to the Isle of Man this week.

Manx Utilities says construction of the Peel sewage treatment works has taken another important step forward.

There'll be two sets of roadworks on busy routes in Onchan this week, causing disruption for motorists.

Why hasn't the government announced reforms to the Island's benefits system yet?

An MHK will quiz a minister about a strategy to tackle violence against women.

This year’s Parish Walk came to a record-breaking end this morning.

Manx Care says it can't compare its waiting lists with those in the UK.

A cruise ship will be making two Manx stops in a day today.

The Department for Enterprise says it doesn't know how many TT sessions have been delayed because of crashes.

Police have launched an investigation after a serious assault in the west of the Island.

A House of Keys committee says the government should introduce a generational ban on buying cigarettes.

Will people on the Island be getting a vaccination to protect them from Meningitis B?

An Island company has marked eight decades in business with a special event in London.

Entries are now open to become the next Manx Bard.

Armed Forces Day will be held later, giving people a chance to show appreciation for current and ex-service members.

Manx Care says Noble's Hospital cancelled almost twice as many appointments as patients over the last three years.

There'll be a number of road closures and restrictions in place for the Parish Walk, which gets underway this morning.

Wider access to weight loss drugs for the Island's overweight people will be on the agenda for MHKs next week.

UK TV channel GB News is warning the Isle of Man can expect a wave of economic migrants.

A crane hire company has applied to expand its headquarters in Ballasalla.

A TT star has hit out at dodgy merchandise after spotting a T-shirt about him that couldn't spell his name.

A legendary DJ once voted the best in the world will play an Island nightclub later this year.

How many criminals have been spared jail twice in the last five years?

A new organisation is hoping to discover more about sharks in Manx waters.

A Methodist chapel hall has given up its registration under the Island's Marriage Act.

Comic and campaigner Suzy Eddie Izzard will be on the Island later this year to give the Isle of Man Arts Council's annual lecture.

Do UK laws threaten the Manx government's cybersecurity on Apple devices?

Passengers on the early morning ferry from Heysham should leave themselves a little extra time to get to the port this month.

A developer's applied for planning permission for advertising boards as it hopes to start selling hundreds of new homes in Braddan.

The airport's warning of disruption because of weather this morning.

Relief is coming for motorists around a school in the south of the Island, according to Education Minister Daphne Caine.

New support hubs will open around the Island soon, offering face-to-face help as more government services move online.

Douglas Council says it wants to clarify lights in eight locations around the capital in January and February won't be Christmas illuminations.

A company's applied to turn a piece of disused land in the centre of Douglas into a wellness spa.

How many domestic water meters have been installed over the past three years?

A TT competitor who was badly injured during a crash at this year's festival has returned home.

Tynwald members have voted to give the Department of Health and Social Care an extra £19 million to meet a budget shortfall this year.

A shop in Peel is selling its display furniture at it prepares to close.

When did the Steam Packet Company give the Island's sports the least and the most support in the past year?

Police say a downed tree is currently blocking the road in Glen Helen.

Tynwald will change the way it allocates tax money to be spent each year.

An MHK will raise concerns about wig-wags next week.

Police are asking people to avoid a road in Kewaigue this morning.

The government's reminding people they need a licence to fish in Manx reservoirs and rivers after a man was prosecuted last week.

A taxi driver from the UK who was injured along with his 12 year old son in a hit-and-run incident in TT has launched an online fundraiser to take his boy on holiday.

Plans to set up mobile buildings for a renal unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital will be decided next week.

You can now apply for Employed Person's Allowance online.

A candidate has come forward to stand in Glenfaba and Peel in this year's general election.

Education Minister Daphne Caine says all primary schools have enough iPads and laptops to teach youngsters.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it allowed the Castletown Golf Links Hotel to be demolished without planning permission because the building was dangerous.

A cruise ship with around 500 passengers and crew is making her third and final visit of the year to the Island today.

A total of 1,277 people are set to take part in this weekend's Parish Walk.

Could you keep beachgoers in the west of the Island entertained?

Part of the former Ramsey Bakery could become a Ramsey bikery next week.

All election candidates are being invited to sign a pledge supporting LGBTQ rights.

A much-loved Chinese takeaway in Braddan has announced it's moved to Central Douglas.

Lobsters caught in Manx waters are now 96 per cent less radioactive than 25 years ago, according to the government.

Ramsey Commissioners have unveiled plans for the former Albert Road school site in Ramsey.

Police say not to worry if you see armed officers on one of the main roads into Douglas today.

The future of one of the most historic buildings in Douglas will be decided by the planning committee next week.

Merseyside police say a special operation to keep TT visitors safe scored a huge success - with no motorcycles stolen for the second year in a row.

The Island's rent is almost due - and you're being invited to help hand it over to the landlord!

Education Minister Daphne Caine says once young people leave education, she doesn't know if they're in employment or training.

The number of people receiving industrial injuries benefits has slowly increased over the past four years.

Manx National Heritage is urging walkers, climbers and drone operators not to disturb nesting birds at The Chasms and Sugarloaf Rock.

Health Minister Claire Christian says a mobile phone network outage during TT created problems for ambulances.

The Island's governor will help remember Polish airmen who gave their lives during World War 2 this week.

The Island's Treasury Minister says a margin for error in an estimated £3 million plan to extend the horse trams isn't unusual.

The Island's music service has cost each of its students an average of £112 this year.

Streaming giant Netflix has released the first trailer for Manx actor Joe Locke's eagerly-awaited Heartstopper movie.

A Nigerian man who took his family to an employment tribunal has been awarded £941 because he wasn't given payslips.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says £1.2 million has been set aside to set up a new border division in government.

The Island's assisted dying laws have been voted through by Tynwald.

The Island's Lieutenant Governor will host a reception to celebrate putting a special gift to good use.

A church in Onchan has applied for permission to carry out repairs to stop damp getting into the building.

The government has launched a consultation about taxing Island businesses that make or import vaping fluid from outside the UK.

The Treasury has written off almost £341,000 in overpaid benefits in the last three years.

An MHK in the south of the Island has asked a series of questions for written reply about a proposed onshore windfarm.

Bus Vannin has issued a warning for children - who it says are crossing the road dangerously after getting off its services.

The Isle of Man is getting a new honorary consul.

A 50-acre secluded sanctuary in the north of the Island could be yours.

The Northern Civic Amenity site's reuse area will open for three days a week from next month.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is now closed until no later than midday, Tuesday, June 16

A deemster will reveal whether a group fighting for new inquests into the Summerland disaster has won a vital appeal this week.

Manx Utilities says temporary traffic lights will be back in Kewaigue this week.

The airport says the foggy conditions this morning could affect flights.

Douglas Council's launched an online survey to gather people's views about the future of Noble's Park.

Education minister Daphne Caine says she'll defend her seat in September.

Tynwald's June sitting gets underway this morning, with 11 questions and 27 items on the agenda.

A Catholic deacon is calling for the Assisted Dying Bill to be put on hold until after September's general election.

Police are asking people to come forward if they can speak Hindi.

A review into bed spaces at Noble's Hospital says too many people go to Accident & Emergency instead of other healthcare services such as GPs.

The government says it's spent £1.7 million to save almost £4.3 million this year.

There's a new bar opening in Douglas this week - in a familiar place!

Should the Department of Infrastructure assume the worst rather than suffering from optimism bias?

Island resident Tyson Fury has shared social media posts of him wearing a cap for Donald Trump's birthday calling for him to be made Prime Minister.

What's the Department of Education, Sport and Culture doing to make sure all children have access to laptops and iPads?

A hairdressing salon in  Douglas says it's been forced to introduce late cancellation fees because of a rise in the number of people not showing up for appointments.

A former MHK has accused the Chief Minister of delaying the Island's assisted dying laws.

A local firefighter's raised nearly £3,000 for charity by walking the TT course in full gear, oxygen tank included.

A review of bed spaces at the Island's largest medical facility will come under the spotlight tomorrow.

An Island parent has launched a petition calling for the government to set up a specialised food disorder clinic for children.

The Steam Packet's rescheduling two sailings on Tuesday as the Manxman undergoes maintenance.

A charity golf day's raised over £8,500.

More than 17,500 patients were reported to be on a waiting list for medical appointments earlier this year.

More than 40 people have signed a petition demanding a new bus service.

Part of a street in the centre of Douglas will be shut for over a month from today.

The busiest time of year for the Island's health services will be discussed in Tynwald this month.

A cafe and deli in the North has announced it'll be closing.

Manx Utilities says it's finished carrying out planning assessments in the north of the Island for a potential solar farm.

An MHK will press Education Minister Daphne Caine about parking at a primary school when Tynwald sits next week.

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Ramsey commissioners say if you notice the town's darker than usual, it's because street lights are being repaired.

A Douglas MHK wants to know how much illness is costing the government.

The King's Baton Relay is touring the Island ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer.

Sir Mark Cavendish has waved the flag to officially open the Le Mans 24 hour race in France.

A cruise ship with more than 160 people aboard is stopping off in Douglas today.

The Steam Packet says the technical issue which caused disruption with the Manxman earlier in the week has now been fixed.

The Island has retained its Aa3 credit rating from Moody's, which the same as the UK.

A consultation event about the biggest park in the Island's capital takes place today.

An Island charity is asking for your old bike leathers - so it can help train medics on how to cut them off safely.

Five Island residents have been recognised in the Kings birthday honours list.

Feeding the birds in the south of the Island could be about to get very expensive - as commissioners consider bringing in new byelaws.

Residents in the south of the Island are being reassured over a wandering peacock.

A café in Ramsey is hoping to reopen tomorrow after closing because of a flood in TT.

Don't fall for scam callers pretending to be from online bank Revolut!

Onchan MHK Julie Edge will raise the issue of port security in an urgent Tynwald question next week.

Manx Care says it won't move a rehabilitation ward from Ramsey Cottage Hospital to a day centre more than half a mile away.

Around 50 acres of farmland in the west of the Island is up for sale.

A new interim chief executive of Manx Care has been named.

A series of roadworks will be taking place along a key road in Ramsey from today.

An MHK is to quiz a minister about young people on the Island who are facing bleak futures.

Forcing ferry passengers to carry ID and keeping their details on file may need new laws, according to the Island's information commissioner.

A rider who was seriously injured in the TT will soon be returning home to Finland.

The future of sidecars at the Island's roadracing events will be raised in parliament this month.

The government's cyber-security office has issued advice to election candidates about disinformation and misinformation in the run-up to polling this year.

Public Health is inviting people to share their experiences of managing their weight in a new survey.

Tributes have been paid to a volunteer who served Port St Mary RNLI for more than 40 years.

Moves to reinstate the entire length of the horse tram tracks along Douglas Promenade will need a special vote by Tynwald members because they've been submitted late.

The Department of Infrastructure says it won't reveal some of the costs of TT work because it might damage its commercial interests.

A Tory MP has called on the Isle of Man to take action over "dirty money" before Britain hosts a G20 summit next year.

The passenger in a serious sidecar crash during TT qualifying says he's now in a much better place recovering from injuries in hospital.

Nominations have opened if you'd like to contest one of two seats in a northern by-election.

How much money has the government wrongly paid in benefits - and then written off?

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he'll publish what people think of 20mph limits next month.

The Island's biggest skateboarding event of the year is looking for marshals.

An American military newspaper has published a list of reasons to visit the Island.

The Steam Packet company says the Ben my Chree will be taking over from the Manxman for the time being.

Sewage and the cost of getting rid of it will be on the mind of an MHK this month.

The government's telecoms watchdog says you might notice your TV isn't picking up a good signal today.

A popular Douglas café has been put up for sale.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an appraisal of an Island hospital wasn't done by his department because the work was too specialised.

Manx Care wants to know what you think of its mental health services.

Satnav companies collect their own data about speed limits - including the Island's 20mph zones.

Another senior Manx Care post is set to become vacant next month.

A number of government bodies are reporting problems with their computers today.

TT organisers have announced the launch of a review into the future of the sidecar class.

Four Ramsey firefighters will be carrying a training dummy through the hills in a charity challenge later this month.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says the government currently doesn't give any money to private developers who want to update historic buildings.

Two ferries have been cancelled today, because of a technical issue with the Manxman.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's getting this year's cats eyes installations underway from next week.

The Manxman's due to be over two hours late coming in from Heysham this morning.

Ronaldsway airport saw a huge jump in the number of passengers using the facility in May.

The family of a Manx rider who crashed during the TT have given an update on his condition.

An Island animal charity has applied for planning permission for a storage container for essential supplies.

Who's causing the Island's countryside fires when cooking?

An Onchan garage that shut earlier this year could be bulldozed under new plans.

The company behind a planned windfarm off the Island's east coast says the project could see people's electricity bills slashed by up to 15 per cent.

The Manx Credit Union says its office will be shut for around a fortnight as it brings in a new software system.

A popular event for mothers is returning this weekend.

Manx Utilities says only around 10 smart electricity meters caused difficulties during installation - out of 34,778 put in.

An event in the south of the Island this week will discuss the future of a church.

An Island broadband company has had its licence revoked after failing to pay fees and submit information to the regulator.

The Department of Infrastructure says it carried out just under £484,500 worth of work on the TT course after inspections with race organisers.

A yacht crew travelling from the Isle of Man had to be rescued from their vessel after it ran aground off the coast of Wales earlier this week.

The Steam Packet Company says it brought 37,941 passengers to the Island during TT this year.

A cruise ship is visiting Douglas today, bringing more than 300 passengers.

A 250-year-old piece of Ballaugh history will be chopped down next week.

Five pounds could be worth more than £200 at an auction this weekend.

The so-called "Harrods of the North" is returning this summer ,according to a minister.

A planning application's been submitted to replace a 50 metre radio tower at the top of Snaefell.

Onchan Commissioners are inviting people in the area to ask them questions at their next meeting.

Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says the Island's made almost £3 million from selling plantation wood since 2023.

The chair of Onchan Commissioners has announced he'll stand in the general election for Garff.