Isle of Man News

The Department of Infrastructure says it's closed a lane in Maughold over fears vehicles could fall into a broken culvert.

The Office of Fair Trading says it's seized hundreds of fake Labubu dolls from two shops in Douglas.

The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration says a Manx Utilities' response to a customer complaint was complacent, dismissive, discourteous and uninformative.

Commissioners in the west of the Island are asking a landowner to clear a potentially dangerous weed from their land.

There's a warning feeding seagulls is illegal - and you could end up prosecuted.

Kirk Michael's newest pub is up for an award - after a man created the perfect Guinness bar in his garden shed!

Two NATO warships are carrying out exercises in Manx waters.

A specialist surgeon is back on Island for a second dedicated hand clinic.

An Island charity's asking for help this weekend as it collects food to give to struggling families.

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day on the Isle of Man.

The government says it got more income tax than expected at the start of last year, according to new figures.

A cruise ship will be making her second visit of the year to Peel today.

Unemployment has fallen since the start of the year, according to the latest government figures.

Which of its assets is the government planning to sell off?

There'll be a chance to tour other people's gardens in Ramsey this weekend. 

Strikes by UK doctors this month are likely to affect appointments on the Island. 

A petition calling for vet fees to regulated on the Island has reached almost 300 signatures. 

A popular nature spot will shut this weekend to allow for road works. 

The Sunset City will be hosting a sea festival for the whole family this week. 

Manx Care is asking parents who would like their child to get the nasal flu vaccine to register their consent soon.

Tickets will go on sale soon for one of the Island's most unusual sporting events.

A petition for redress of grievance calling for the government to reverse course on 20mph zones won't be considered by Tynwald members.

A new report from the government says the Isle of Man's biggest risk in financing terrorism is money flowing through the Island.

A sheltered housing board is asking for government permission to borrow more than £74,000 as the Island's copper phone network faces being turned off.

The Southern 100 may only have just finished this year - but organisers have already released the dates of next year's action.

New figures from the Treasury show more than 60 people have been prosecuted for not declaring benefits to the taxman in the last five years.

Police are appealing to the public for information after a grease gun was stolen in Castletown. 

The government has released the school holiday dates for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. 

Almost £18.5 million has been spent sending patients for mental health treatment in the UK since 2020. 

A free robot coding workshop is being held for girls between the ages of eight to 15 at the Island's Code Club. 

Out of 20 petitions for redress of grievance presented to the court at Tynwald day this year, nine have been ruled out of order and one has been marked as lapsed.

Commissioners in Port Erin say they're concerned about the amount of concrete, steel rebar and tyres buried under a former campsite.

The Gambling Supervision Commission has banned a man from any involvement in the Island's gambling sector indefinitely.

Police say all vehicles on the road need to be roadworthy and taxed - including tractors!

Tributes are being paid to a rugby club stalwart well-known for his work in the community in Peel.

A southern smokehouse says it needs a bigger cold storage area.  

The Island's capital has been recognised for its eco-friendly parks.

The Island's education minister says there's no maximum or minimum class sizes in Manx schools.

This year's Classic TT is to get an aerial display of its own from the RAF.

Amnesty International Isle of Man has accused Tynwald of complicity in genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

A Douglas man's been jailed in the UK for historical sex offences against children.

There'll be a chance to find out more about joining the police this evening.

Commissioners in the south of the Island say fly-tipping is never acceptable, after a woman dumped a set of four tyres near a housing development.

Marks and Spencer says its Douglas store will look a little different as work starts on the new foodhall.

Do you know how to keep your child safe online, and on gaming platforms? 

Plans have been submitted for a new cafe building at the Nunnery estate.

A new online documentary tells the story of what it calls "the Nazi TT" - when a German team scored victories immediately before the start of World War 2

A planning application's been submitted to convert a former fisherman's hut into a therapy facility. 

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says more than a hundred roads need work to support 20mph zones - but there's no money to make the changes.

An American social media star has thanked a fan for sending him Manx sweets.

Police are appealing for information about a woman driver who dumped tyres in Port St Mary.

Ramsey has a special art exhibition taking place across the town, starring a famous furry resident!

A second former bank in Ramsey has gone on the market.

A cruise ship is spending the day in Douglas today.

The government says it's planning to use artificial intelligence across 25 of its services in the near future.

Tynwald has backed moves to make misconduct in a public office illegal - but it won't be considered until after the general election. 

A shop in Douglas says it's putting more restrictions on the sale of knives - and will wind down its range - in response to antisocial behaviour on the Island.

Police are reminding R-plate drivers not to speed, after one was caught doing twice the limit.

Bus Vannin says services to Peel may be delayed this week as roadworks take place.

The Department of Infrastructure says the footbridge across Peel harbour will be out of action for four weeks in September.

Don't leave your car while it's running - because it's illegal and your vehicle could be stolen!

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department will consult Douglas Council and Onchan Commissioners before putting 20mph signs on lampposts.

Onchan Commissioners have been warned leaking confidential information could land them with a fine of up to £1,000.

Roads around the Island will start to close from 8.30am this morning for a huge cycling race.

Manx Utilities says work in Peel will mean temporary traffic lights on the promenade next week.

Tynwald has unanimously approved extending the UK's Immigration Health Charge to the Island. 

There'll be a chance to help shape the future of Ramsey at an interactive exhibition next week.

A planning application has been submitted to replace a workshop near Peel's quayside.

The government's looking for a design team for the replacement Castle Rushen High School. 

Proposed 20mph zones will be reviewed after they've been brought in. 

Nobody on the Island has been prosecuted for not paying parking tickets since 2019.

A YouTube video about the Isle of Man has people scratching their heads, after including locations that aren't on the Island - and described us as "the UK's most eccentric place".

A six-week consultation has launched into traffic in the centre of Castletown after the town's commissioners suggested changes to vehicle access.

Douglas will be heading to the shore today for an afternoon of fun!

Three Isle of Man art students have been chosen for a respected art exhibition in London.

Childcare providers can soon apply for extra funding for services for children with additional needs. 

Ronague Road in Arbory will be closed during the day next week. 

Bus Vannin drivers were at fault in more than two-thirds of insurance cases involving buses over the last five years.

A woman in Peel who sells plants outside her home says thieves have made off with an honesty box.

Two musicians from Canada have released a new song about the Isle of Man.

A man's lost an employment tribunal against the Department of Education, Sport and Culture after filing his claim too late.

The government will provide its next update on the progress of the Island Plan in the coming weeks.

There have been just two successful escapes from the Wildlife Park in the past five years. 

Tynwald members won't pay for their parking spaces yet, after Legislative Council defeated a motion in the court this week.

The Department for Enterprise says it'll report back to Tynwald next year about a possible tourist tax.

A former Douglas chippy could be converted into flats, if a planning application is approved.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says her department's stance on 20mph zones is backed by 23 scientific studies.

The Island has three new commissioners today.

There are plans for a new classroom building at Henry Bloom Noble Primary School in Douglas.  

The police are reminding learner drivers and riders to display their L-plates correctly. 

Tributes are being paid to a Manx WWII veteran and Burma Star recipient. 

The Department of Infrastructure has issued a statement following the ticketing of numerous abandoned cars in the Tesco Superstore Car Park. 

Public Health officials are trying to dispel myths circulating about the children's nasal flu vaccine. 

Google's on the Isle of Man, updating its Street View images!

The Island's Lieutenant Governor wants 600 more followers on Facebook!

The Department of Infrastructure is threatening to tow away a number of abandoned cars from Tesco's car park in Lake Road in Douglas.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his country will follow in the footsteps of the Isle of Man and lower its voting age.

An island swimming pool says it'll close for two weeks to improve its facilities.

A coffee shop in the south of the Island has hit out after thieves struck this week.

The government says it's planning to start fact-checking service as part of its communications strategy.

Having a business representative in South Africa is key to the Island's economic growth. 

If you'd like to live in an historic house in the south of the Island - once the residence of a Battle of Trafalgar hero - now's your chance.

Almost half of TT race reschedulings over the past decade have happened in the last two years, according to figures from the Department for Enterprise.

If you're planning on going angling in the school holidays, make sure you have a licence - or face a fine of up to £2,000.

It would be too difficult and potentially costly to split child benefits between two parents, according to the Island's treasury minister.

Residents of Ramsey and Port Erin go to the ballot box for by-elections today. 

Senior figures from the Department of Education, Sport and Culture will give evidence to a Tynwald committee this week.

The Gaiety Theatre is celebrating its 125th birthday today. 

The government has released details of the 10 people who were granted exemptions from residency requirements for public housing.

Manx Utilities says its waste treatment plant for Peel may not be finished until 2028 - but it'll start cleaning sewage next year.

A new football team for disabled youth has formed. 

An historic estate in the north of the Island had a special visitor earlier.

Manx Care says someone on the Island has spent almost six years on a dental waiting list.

Manx actress Sam Barks has posted a photo of her children together, just weeks after the birth of her second baby.

A pub manager has lost an employment tribunal after it heard Okell's Inns sacked him for not declaring a criminal conviction.

Manx Care sent out more than 430,000 text messages last year - but can't replace them all with emails.

An online petition is calling for the government to control the price of medical treatment for the Island's pets.

Douglas Council leader Devon Watson has hit out at the government after Tynwald voted down a move to link the minimum wage to the living wage.

People in Kirk Michael will get the chance to see how proposed new 20mph speed limits will affect them from today.

Enterprise minister Tim Johnston has defended the TT schedule, saying most fans approve of it. 

People are being asked to wear gig clothing to remember a stalwart of the Island's music scene who died earlier this month.

Tyson Fury and his family have been showing off their holiday snaps from the Isle of Man.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says courts have the power to deport people convicted of crimes.

Marks and Spencer have brought in a new coffee cart following the closure of its cafe. 

It's your last chance to nominate a Douglas hero. 

Tynwald has voted to approve an extra £15.3 million for the health service, to cover the past year's overspend. 

The government will be reducing the amount of freephone lines available for its services. 

A cat owner has shared her distress that her family cat is still missing.

Plans for the Earystane and Scard windfarm cannot progress until environmental surveys have been completed.

The government is still uncertain about what the final cost of the Liverpool Ferry Terminal will be. 

The Summer holidays are nearly here - and so are the sunflowers!

The Department of Infrastructure will be carrying out work to improve the bus stop on Woodbourne Road next week.

Marks and Spencer have started their store makeover today, by moving some departments around.

Castletown Festival organisers are inviting children to take part in its fancy dress parade, on its 'Sunshine Express' train!

Garff Commissioners are reminding dog owners of summer restrictions on Laxey beach after one fouled a swimmer's bag. 

Affordable housing was the topic in question at Tynwald yesterday.

If you thought you'd missed your chance to take part in a huge cycling race this month, you may be in luck.

A Manx runner has smashed a track race record at the Island Games, finishing the 10,000 metres under 30 minutes!

An Onchan MHK wanted to know what work permit checks are happening in the hospitality sector.

A seafront café in Douglas could be getting a facelift - if planners approve new proposals.

The Fire & Rescue Service responded to a crash at the Ronaldsway Industrial Estate this afternoon. 

The police are appealing for witnesses after a car's window was smashed in Peel. 

Douglas Council will be hosting its annual Beach Day on Saturday, July 19. 

A rider who crashed in the Southern 100 has successfully undergone surgery. 

Public health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against measles after the death of a child at Alder Hey hospital. 

Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury have been sightseeing across the Isle of Man this weekend.

The Island Games are underway and the Isle of Man has stuck gold!

What does the Island's business representative in South Africa do?

Andreas commissioners are urging village residents to have their say on proposed new 20mph limits there.

A popular Douglas café has closed its doors for good.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fight took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Tynwald is due to sit this morning, instead of the traditional Tuesday.

Manx Care is inviting people to come along and share their views on how future ParentCraft classes should be run.

Tyson Fury is back for another trip to the island, this time accompanied by brother Tommy and his partner Molly Mae.

One of the biggest events in the Manx cultural calendar is taking place later this month. 

A Douglas supermarket has applied for permission to swap signs as it undergoes changes.

A cruise ship carrying more than 998 passengers is due to visit the Island today.

Plans for a new windfarm in the south of the Island will come under the spotlight in Tynwald this month.

Would you like to learn all about the true value of sheep's wool? 

A Ramsey commissioner is urging people in the north to have their say on 20mph zones, as a public consultation opens.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's exempt from handing over safety information about the airport under law.

An MHK wants to know how many of the Island's young people have been detained and sectioned because of their mental health. 

A cruise ship carrying 264 passengers is due to visit the Island today.

The government has appointed Chris Thomas MHK as its new Children's Champion.

There are plans to covert a flat into a new beauty salon in Douglas. 

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning due to high temperatures this weekend. 

Will the government give an update on its progress before next year's general election?

The over-75s and anyone 28 weeks pregnant or more are eligible for a free vaccine. 

Douglas Council's plans to renovate the promenade's sunken gardens have been approved. 

A brand new kids indoor soft play centre opens today.

The government's cybersecurity centre says scams relating to manx.net accounted for the highest number of suspicious emails reported to it last month.

A plantation is welcoming visitors once more after improvement work.

Questions about plans for a new secondary school in the south of the Island will be raised in Tynwald next week.

Will the government change the recently updated TT schedule for 2026? 

Port Erin Lifeboat Station is holding a naming ceremony for its new lifeboat.

The Isle of Man could see its highest ever temperatures on record tomorrow.

Does the government know how much its new ferry terminal in Liverpool cost?

The Department for Enterprise says it's offered to fund just three TT events in the last three years.

Government checks on employers will be raised in next week's Tynwald sitting.

A huge cruise ship carrying more than 900 passengers is due to visit the Island today.

The Southern 100 says it’s planning a spectacular end to this year’s event – with a drone show.

A limited-edition replica helmet to honour a TT legend has all but sold out - despite a whopping price tag.

The Department of Health and Social Care will ask Tynwald for an extra £15.3 million when the court sits next week.

A road in Ramsey will be closed for much of the afternoon as the emergency services deal with an incident.

What checks does government do when appointing people to agencies such as Visit Isle of Man?

A man jailed for more than 15 years for his part in gang-raping an 18 year old woman is appealing against his conviction.

Local election candidates will be on hand in Ramsey tonight as the town holds a hustings meeting.

With hot weather on the way for the weekend, an Island charity is reminding people not to leave dogs locked in hot cars.

The owner of a popular gaming centre in Douglas says he is looking to relocate the business.

World-wide Manx star Joe Locke has announced his West End debut!

The UK's National Crime Agency says a Polish priest accused of sexually abusing young girls was arrested on the Isle of Man.

Sunny skies set the stage for the Port Erin Beach Festival this weekend.

Police are appealing for information after four abandoned injured kittens were discovered in the capital.

Island businesses are being invited to take part in a marketing campaign which promotes shopping locally this Christmas. 

How is a Visa removed from someone who's convicted of crimes on the Island? That's the question Onchan MHK Julie Edge wants to know.

A hero search and rescue dog has died, aged 9.

It's Championship Day at the Southern 100 Road Races.

The Islands' maternity ward welcomed 48 beautiful babies in June.

New passenger figures from the airport show a massive drop in June, compared to last year.

What does the term affordable housing actually mean? That's the question Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas wants to know.