Isle of Man News

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man caught on CCTV.

Two customers have refused to have smart electricity meters digitally connected - but will pay more for the privilege.

There's a chance to find out if you have what it takes to be a firefighter this evening.

Ramsey residents are being urged to report potholes in the town's roads during a special campaign this month.

Only two in five driving tests results in a pass, according to the Island's infrastructure minister.

Five government departments are already running more than £16 million over budget this year.

Five weeks of roadworks get underway on the Mountain Road later.

A busy road in Braddan has a temporary one-way system during roadworks this week. 

Two ferry sailings have been cancelled this morning, with more at risk because of weather conditions.

Police say a serious incident in the west of the Island has closed a road.

A new planning application for a Viking gate at Peel Cathedral has dropped proposals for new bus shelters outside.

The Steam Packet Company says a number of sailings on Monday and Tuesday could be facing disruption because of bad weather.

The Island's Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about waves washing onto roads at high tide today.

There’ll be some disruption to traffic on Strang Road next week as drainage works take place. 

The Steam Packet company says it's ironed out problems with an online survey.

Walkers will be taking on a huge challenge today.

The Steam Packet Company says a planned cruise around the Island tomorrow has been postponed because of weather conditions.

The government says it's having a rethink over plans for a replacement care home in the north of the Island.

A Douglas bar has been named as one of the UK’s happiest places to work in hospitality. 

An emergency road closure will be put in place to fix a burst water main next week. 

An MHK has raised questions about the cost of charging points for electric vehicles at Ronaldsway Airport.

The Steam Packet Company says two sailings on Monday are under threat as bad weather approaches.

Bus Vannin says services between Port Erin and the Calf will be disrupted by the End to End Walk this weekend. 

The weather may be cold, but the food in Onchan will be hot later!

The World Tin Bath Championships get underway in Castletown today.

One of the TT's most famous personalities has got married.

A cruise ship will be making her sixth stop of the year in the island's capital this weekend.

Manx Utilities chair John Wannenburgh says there have been dozens of complaints about Peel smelling of drains and sewers since 2017.

Plans for a new shop in Port Erin look set to be turned down after a planning officer recommended an application is refused.

The Steam Packet's announced the Manxman's Round the Island Cruise has been cancelled due to weather. 

Residents in the centre of the Island are now getting their turn to give feedback on proposed 20mph limits. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in Peel.

A new mystery thriller featuring Manx actor Joe Locke has just wrapped filming in Wales.

The Isle of Man Government has been helping to stop drowning on the world’s largest tropical lake in Africa. 

Bad weather this weekend means a second cancellation for a beach-cleaning charity.

Ramsey’s swimming raft has been taken away and put into winter storage early this year.

Bus Vannin says it'll divert buses at the weekend as one of the south's most-anticipated events gets underway.

A popular children's play facility in Douglas says it's installed new safety and security measures.

A charity in the west of the Island says it won't spend any money on its building until it can iron out a new lease with the government.

The Steam Packet Company has donated thousands of pounds its crew raised through shipboard collections to a motorsport charity.

Two MHKs have tabled a series of questions over recent changes to the school meals menu.

One of the busiest roads in the north will see road closures from next week while roadworks take place.

An MHK's asked for the government to reveal how well its strategies for parking and active travel are working.

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for tonight.

The government's revealed the dates of next year's bank holidays.

If you think you'd be a dab hand as a travelling TT marshal, now's your chance!

Almost two years after closing its public counter because not enough people were using it, Isle of Man Energy says it'll reopen next week.

Are you talking during gigs at the Villa Marina?

Vandals are being blamed for damage to a former swimming pool in Peel.

Manx film and TV star Joe Locke has signed a pledge not to work with Israeli companies, alongside almost 4,000 other people in the entertainment industry.

A planning officer has recommended a dozen telegraph poles in Peel for fibre broadband be given permission.

One of the first storms of autumn could bring travel disruption to the Island this weekend.

The Steam Packet Company says it brought more people to Manx Grand Prix than it has for more than 30 years.

Businesses in the south of the Island had a close call with exceptionally high tides overnight.

The government says it has no plans to help shops with the cost of getting rid of old electrical goods at civic amenity sites.

Health Minister Clare Christian says there's been a notable increase in the average length of GP appointments.

A Bride resident has shared her distress this morning after finding her village's defibrillator out of action.

Local food producers are being invited to take part in a special event in Douglas this month.

Island cycling superstar Sir Mark Cavendish joined fellow sporting legends to raise more than £2 million at a charity ride at the weekend.

A UK newspaper claims gangs from Liverpool are targeting the Isle of Man, exploiting what it calls our "unique geographical position."

More than 40 local authority housing tenants in Onchan have been told to tidy up their scruffy gardens.

Firefighters say they responded to an emergency call about smoke - only to find it was a faulty vehicle exhaust!

What do you think of the Island's ferry services?

The search for a missing woman from the Isle of Man is continuing in Manchester.

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for tonight’s high tide.

A rugby club in the west of the Island says it's raising money for CCTV after the latest in a string of vandalism attacks at its ground.

Police are warning motorists not to illegally park next to a war monument in the Island's capital.

Port Erin Lifeboat are celebrating after one of its volunteers passed their navigator qualification.

Garff commissioners say they've postponed a meeting about planned sewage works in the area.

Amnesty Isle of Man says it's planning a series of demonstrations to demand the Manx government warns the UK of its international obligations.

Tynwald’s inviting the Island’s youth to represent it in Westminster. 

The Sloc will close for an afternoon this weekend for a huge sporting event.

The number of patients on the Island with six or more chronic health conditions has risen by 71%, according to new statistics.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was run over in Douglas at the weekend.

Manx Care has paid out more than £120,000 a month in compensation so far this financial year.

Ronaldsway Met Office says flood defences in Douglas and Castletown will be needed tonight.

A UK magazine with around half a million readers is asking whether our wild wallabies should be culled.

The number of people travelling through Ronaldsway Airport last month was down almost eight per cent on last August's total.

Firefighters were called to rescue an unlucky pony this morning after it become trapped.

Roadworks on a major road into Douglas caused big delays for commuters this morning.

Forecasters have a yellow weather warning about coastal overtopping today.

A well-known former MHK and MLC has died.

Tough Mucka is back for 2025, and this year, juniors can join the action!

The Department of Infrastructure says it's the turn of central Island areas to have their say on proposed new 20mph zones.

A new campaign from Public Health and Manx Care is encouraging people over 40 to get their blood pressure checked.

A fire station in the south of the Island is opening its doors for a family fun day this weekend.

The government has confirmed 13 new entries on the Island's protected buildings register.

Six people who had their immigration visas revoked over national security concerns will challenge the decision in court this week.

An Island mum has shared her anger on social media after youngsters practiced what to do if someone opens fire at school.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will open later this afternoon.

Yellow weather warnings have been issued by Ronaldsway Met Office over high tides for the next few days.

A Freedom of Information request shows the government removed an online poll after receiving overwhelmingly negative responses.

Commissioners in the north of the Island are warning pet owners after weed spraying.

More than 700 tourists have arrived in the capital today as a cruise ship visits.

The search has ended for a missing Manx woman who was last seen in Manchester.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's closed part of a plantation from today.

Coastguards were called out last night to help with a medical transfer.

Overnight works at Ronaldsway Airport this week are expected to cause some noise disruption for local residents.

The Mountain Road is due to close today to remove road racing equipment.

A Manx motorbike racer has shared an update following a crash at Donnington Park over the weekend.

Sixty-eight pairs of shoes will be used to mark the life of someone who took their own life on the Island.

Fancy a hand of cards? 

There's no contract for local businesses to supply Noble’s Hospital with hygiene products. 

A road in Lezayre will see rolling closures next week as work takes place.

Firefighters were called out to an electrical blaze earlier.

If you've dreamed of being a firefighter, now could be your big chance!

Fancy owning a real, weather-beaten local street sign for your home? 

A dentist in the capital has unveiled plans to revamp its shopfront. 

A yellow weather warning is in place for coastal overtopping today.

A busy road in Douglas City Centre will close this weekend for emergency work.

How many long holidays are being taken by Manx Care employees? 

Workers will close a road in Douglas on Sunday morning while a TT landmark is taken down.

Laxey's gearing up for its favourite sporting contest later!

A dentist has plans to revamp its shopfront. 

Should dilapidated buildings have rates charged on them to encourage owners to get them back in use?

The UK will be testing its emergency alert system tomorrow. 

Another cruise ship is visiting Douglas today. 

A charity walk across the Island will be taking place this weekend. 

A footbridge across Peel harbour will close for four weeks this month.

One of the Island's toughest races will get underway in the north this weekend.

The Island's Lieutenant Governor will officially open a new RNLI shop this weekend.

Could you help decide some of the Island's many planning applications?

A local man is set to attempt a 24-hour swim in a bid to raise £50,000 for two Island charities this weekend.

The government says it won't disclose figures about maintainence costs for the former Nurse's Home in Douglas, after getting several freedom of information requests about it.

A special collection of Manx stamps will be released this month to mark two anniversaries about wartime history. 

A riverside footpath in the west of the Island has been closed as work continues on Peel's sewage works.

The government says the income tax department is having trouble with its public phone line. 

A unique sporting contest will be taking place in Laxey this weekend.

Manx Care says inconsiderate drivers are forcing cancer patients to walk across the main hospital car park.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for waves blowing water and debris onto roads this weekend.

WH Smith in Douglas has a new name from today.

The Villa Gaiety box office says it's expecting a busy morning - as tickets for David Gray go on sale later.

A Danish roadracing champion has launched an online fundraiser to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and race in the Manx Grand Prix.

Two cruise ships are bringing passengers to the Island's capital today.

Onchan will play host to an event celebrating South Africa and its culture this weekend.

The Mountain road is due to shut for a week later this month after the end of the roadracing season.

How many times has the government met with union representatives from the retail industry? 

A major incident took place in the west of the Island this afternoon, with an air ambulance being brought in to help.

A knitwear business based at Ronaldsway Industrial Estate is applying for permission to expand its premises.

A supergroup from the Island will be performing at the Youth Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

An MHK will quiz the Island's health minister about care inspections.

The government’s holding public meetings to update people on the progress of the national autism strategy.

The summer of 2025 was officially the hottest on record, the Ronaldsway Met Office has now confirmed.

The Fire Service is offering new flexible contracts as part of its latest recruitment drive. 

An MHK wants to know if Manx physiotherapy students will be given the same financial support as their UK counterparts.  

A woman who's accused Manx Care of race and age discrimination will appear at a hearing later this year.

Public Health has debunked myths about not sending unvaccinated children to school during nasal flu vaccine season.

A support group for women will be hosting its first meeting later this month.

A cruise ship carrying 200 passengers is due in the Island’s capital later.

Manx actor Joe Locke's at the centre of fan speculation he's returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A roofer from Leeds with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media says he's returning to the Isle of Man.

TT organisers say they've updated next year's schedule to make the programme more resilient and flexible.

A bar and restaurant in Peel is to close down this weekend.

Subway is back on the Island again!

A well-known former village shop is up for sale in the North.

The Island will get its eighth double cruise ship visit of the year later this week.

A rider who crashed during the Classic TT says he's lucky to be alive.

A Douglas man is attempting to walk one million steps this month as he hopes to raise £10,000 for a muscular dystrophy charity.

The amount of fines and fixed penalties collected at the Island's courts has almost doubled in the last five years.

A fire station in the west of the Island is opening its doors for a family fun day this weekend. 

The Manx Wildlife Trust is urging people to keep seals safe during pupping season.

The next election could see a referendum about Net Zero emissions.

Could you help decide whether prisoners are ready to be released from prison?

A café in the south of the Island says its toilets are out of order after a vandalism attack.

Are some driving instructors breaking the law over licences or insurance?

The Department of Infrastructure says work on a street in Port St Mary will continue today.

Police are reminding people to check their cars are ready for winter, as darker evenings draw in.

Street traders in Braddan are facing higher costs - after commissioners said they'll quadruple the price of their licence.

Parents will be breathing a sigh of relief later, with the first day of a new school year.

A massage therapist in the UK has won a trademark battle with the government over the TT initials.

The biggest cruise ship to visit the Island this year makes her third stop of the season in Douglas today.

Tesco has applied for retrospective planning permission for a Click and Collect area in Douglas.

An MHK is to quiz the Island's Treasury Minister about parents who claim benefits for children who don't live on the Island.

Nominations have opened this week for the highest honour that can be given to volunteer groups in the British Isles.

An Onchan commissioner says he wants to dispel rumours he's suspended from his civil service job for whistleblowing.

The oldest surviving example of a historic train carriage is returning home after nearly half a century.

Manx weather could spoil the party tonight, after the northern lights were spotted in the early hours of this morning.

Garff Commissioners say they've had to remove the swimming raft from Laxey earlier than planned - but it'll be back next year!

Get your Maccies in now - before it closes next month!

Two MHKs will suggest giving a February half-term break to Tynwald members.

The government's cybersecurity experts say they had 772 suspicious emails reported last month.

The Isle of Man FA says football teams in Division 2 could all play each other three times this season.

A Formula 1 legend says he was nervous about the weather when he visited the Island for Manx Grand Prix - but was glad he came!

A Post Office in Douglas will be temporarily closing this week, though the shop will remain open.

The largest gathering of Ford cars the Island has ever seen will take place next week.

A street in Port St Mary is shut today as work takes place to prepare for roadworks.

Plans for almost 100 wind turbines halfway between the Island and the UK have been given planning permission.

Are school uniforms too expensive - and should the government be tackling the issue?

Residents of Lonan and Laxey are being reminded they still have time to have their say on government proposals for 20mph zones.

The Cabinet Office says a new order to be laid before Tynwald will tighten up rules on police background checks.

If you'd like to be a town warden in the north of the Island, there's less than a week to get your application in.

A total of 40 babies were born on the Island in August, and it was a perfect fifty-fifty split between girls and boys. 

The summer of 2025 may have been the warmest on Manx records, according to provisional figures from the Ronaldsway Met Office. 

An online fundraiser set up to help a racer injured during this year's Manx Grand Prix has almost reached its target.

Commissioners are reminding people to clean up after their dogs - after contractors encountered some unwelcome surprises today.

Police in the capital are investigating after vandalism to public toilets on the seafront.

A busy road in in the west of the Island is shut for work this week.

The multi-platinum musician David Gray is coming to the Island as part of a new tour. 

Police are trying to reunite a bike with its owner after it was found in the south of the Island - and are reminding people they can register them for free in case they're stolen.

Manx sky watchers could be in for a treat tonight!