Isle of Man News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

A new mobile app is hoping to be the most comprehensive source of travel information on the Island.

The Island's ferry terminal in Liverpool will find out if it's won an architecture award in May.

The Island will be getting a new highway code soon - according to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall.

The government's cyber-security centre is warning people not to fall for scammers impersonating banks - after one case on the Island saw £5,000 stolen from an account.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Isle of Man can check people's immigration status as they travel to the Island.

Ramsey will see bike racing on its beach this weekend.

The Steam Packet Company says there'll be a delay to one of the Manxman's sailings this morning.

Ronaldsway Met Office is warning drivers to take care in potentially icy conditions this morning.

An amendment to a new law in the UK has been withdrawn to allow time for talks with the Isle of Man.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an Island-wide housing shortage means difficulties for all would-be social tenants.

Manx Care says reopening Ramsey Cottage Hospital will take longer than expected.

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

The TT Marshals Association is holding an incident management course this weekend.

This year's cruise ship season gets underway next month.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department tries to balance the need for roadworks with the potential traffic disruption closures might bring.

A charity says applications are now open for free laptops for children on the Island who need one for education but can't afford it.

The Northern Civic Amenity Site will reopen in mid-April, according to the Island's Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall.

An Island animal charity is inviting you to take part in a dog muzzle awareness walk this weekend.

There's a chance to own the world's first mass-production car this weekend.

Part of a landmark bakery in the north of the Island could become a car dealership.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he can't give any details about offers made to end the bus strike.

A yellow weather warning remains in place this morning amid colder temperatures.

Peel coastguards were called out to what a walker thought was a grisly discovery on a beach.

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The Mountain Road could see snow and ice overnight, according to the latest weather warning.

The Isle of Man won't be getting self-driving cars soon.

A Pulrose woman nicknamed 'Escobar' for her part in drug-smuggling operations has been jailed for 15 and a half years.

The Steam Packet says two sailings overnight have been called off.

Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood says she's disappointed laws to protect people using medical facilities won't be brought in before this year's election.

Garff commissioners say they're getting growing numbers of dog fouling reports as spring approaches.

A famous stretch of the TT course will be closed this weekend.

A well-known garage in the north of the Island that closed last year after trading for a century is now up for sale.

Walkers enjoying Langness are being asked not to disturb birds during breeding season.

The company behind a Douglas bar will be in court in June.

The Department of Infrastructure says it can't give a list of MHKs who've had parking fines cancelled.

The Department of Health and Social Care has applied for planning permission to carry out repairs and improvements at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Island's not running out of fuel - and the government will be keeping its eye on prices.

The Steam Packet Company says it'll be holding safety drills today as a fastcraft prepares to return to service.

Police say they're investigating vandalism at the Onchan Silver Band Headquarters.

The fire service says it responded to a camper van fire at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate yesterday.

Manx Care says trolley rounds are returning to Noble's Hospital because of public feedback.

A requisition meeting will be held in Lonan this week to discuss the closure of a Sunday School building.

Four of the Steam Packet's upcoming sailings are in doubt because of bad weather.

An Onchan garage has announced it'll shut after more than 50 years.

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

Peel Town Commissioners have issued a statement in response to comments from a member hitting out at the board on social media, calling them inaccurate.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more than £43,000 in benefits cheques remain uncashed.

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An MHK wants to know what's stopping migrants being repatriated on a UK scheme from coming to the Island instead.

Vigils for Gaza will be switching from Saturdays to Fridays from April.

Manx Utilities says the one way system at White Hoe will be removed this afternoon.

A bar in the south of the Island is appealing for people to return its cups, as it counts down to opening a Port Erin cafe for the summer.

Young farmers in the south of the Island are celebrating - after winning this year's concert.

Patients in accident and emergency at Noble's Hospital are waiting almost 60 per cent longer for a bed on a ward.

Residents in Glen Vine are being warned after syringes were found on a footpath twice in a week.

The fire and rescue service says it was called out to a flat fire caused by a rechargeable battery over the weekend.

Part of a busy road in Ramsey is to close for a month next week.

A bowling club in Port Erin could be demolished under new plans.

Onchan commissioners say they're owed more than £59,000 in rent arrears.

18 Island companies have been presented with certificates for green awards.

The Northern Civic Amenity Site will close from tomorrow as a new operator takes over running it.

A Douglas man with a background in arts, technology, and public health says he'll be contesting this year's general election.

A Peel commissioner says she's worried people don't know what's going on in her local authority.

Commissioners in Castletown are appealing for information after a vandalism attack at the weekend.

Bus Vannin says it's hoping to run a total of 39 services today, on the last day of the latest strike.

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

An MHK wants to find out how many cars have been seized over owners not paying parking fines.

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Bus Vannin says it'll be running 39 services during the strike action this Sunday, March 22.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper will ask for Tynwald's backing to change tax laws for couples next month.

An MHK wants to know what the Department of Infrastructure takes into account when it closes roads.

The fire and rescue service says it's responded to a fire at the Northern Civic Amenity site this morning, Saturday, March 21.

Would-be firefighters are being recruited to keep Ronaldsway Airport safe.

A number of roads in Ramsey and the surrounding area will be closed for a charity half marathon this weekend.

A street in central Douglas will close for two days next week.

If you've been affected by family or friends with substance abuse problems, there's a workshop to help this morning.

A total of 44 bus services are scheduled to run during the strike action today.

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll be working with public libraries and local authorities to help people who can't use online government services.

The government's launched a new drive to get people to record their organ donation decisions.

This year's Parish Walk will see a new bursary for young sportsmen and women.

Questions about the reopening of the Northern Civic Amenity site will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

A team from the Island have set off on their way to a charity trek across the Arctic Circle.

A former bank building in Douglas has gone on the market, with a price tag of £5.5 millon.

One of the most iconic sights in Douglas will return to the promenade next month.

Part of the Mountain road could close for more racing this summer - but not for motorbikes!

Braddan Commissioners say they're considering an end to cash payments.

A Ramsey MHK wants to know more about who objected to plans for new flood defences in the town.