Isle of Man News

Noel Edmonds is back on the Island - and has released a social media video of him dancing with the Bee Gees on Douglas promenade.

There's a chance to own a piece of Manx motorbike history after a UK enthusiast decided to sell his beloved machine.

TT organisers say a Czech racer who came off at Kirk Michael yesterday is stable and conscious in hospital.

A privateer sidecar team involved in a crash on Monday has launched a fundraising page to rebuild its machine.

Another delay to racing has been announced after two emergencies on the course.

A Manx horror classic will be out in some UK cinemas tomorrow before a restored version is released on blu-ray next week.

The Mountain Road will close at 11am for delayed racing action around the TT course.

Ramsey commissioners are asking people in campervans to head for campsites rather than park on the seafront.

Minister without portolio Tim Crookall says setting up an efficiency programme in government to save money will cost more than half a million pounds over the next 14 months.

A museum in the south of the Island has been given planning permission to put up a statue in tribute to aviators who've lost their lives flying from the Island.

Police are appealing for information after a car in Port St Mary was damaged but the driver responsible didn't stop.

The Met Office has confirmed May was the Island's sunniest on record.

Police say a cyclist riding the wrong way over the Mountain Road has been arrested this morning.

The Island's air ambulance service says it transferred 37 people between the Isle of Man and off-Island destinations in April.

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Two people have been arrested after clothes worth hundreds of pounds were stolen from a café on the mountain.

TT organisers say there's a delay to the start of racing today.

Following an appeal across social media today a group of TT spectators have handed themselves into the police.

Due to further incoming showers and wet roads on the west of the Island, there will be no racing this afternoon and the Roads Open procedure will commence shortly.

A restaurant in the capital is appealing for help returning a 'truly personal' diary left behind last night.

The Isle of Man has come ninth in a UK newspaper's top 10 list of British Islands.

This evening will see the TT contingency session going ahead after delays today.

Manx National Heritage says it's added dozens of new items to its online museum in time for TT.

An urgent appeal for information's been issued after vandalism by TT fans yesterday.

TT organisers say a sidecar team were treated at Noble’s hospital after an incident at Brandywell yesterday.

TT organisers say there's a delay to today's racing.

TT visitors have been praising the Island's community spirit after its response to a stormy night.

Manx National Heritage says it's looking for a new marketing boss - for up to £71,000 a year.

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It's a busy TT day for cruise ships today, with two due into Manx waters.

An Island charity has applied for permission to expand its superstore in Douglas to give it more storage space.

A review into Manx Care's residential service for adults with learning disabilities has raised concerns about staff morale.

An Onchan Commissioner has stepped down just months after being elected unopposed in April.

A revised schedule has been issued by TT organisers for today's action on the Mountain Course.

Firefighters were called out in Douglas city centre last night after a shop caught light.

The Mountain Road remains closed this morning after bad weather overnight.

A juvenile has now been charged with the murder of Christopher Benjamin Robert James McBurnie.

The Isle of Man's Crowe brothers have made it three TT wins after a commanding performance in the first Side Car race of TT '25.

More people could be issued with electronic tags by courts as Tynwald prepares to update legislation dating back 18 years.

The Bushy's TT Village in Douglas has announced changes to its lineup for this evening.

Davey Todd has claimed victory in the first TT race of 2025.

13 Island businesses have been fined almost £29,000 after failing to pay income tax and and national insurance  on time.

Peel and Port Erin will both be getting firmly into the TT spirit today.

Drop-in support sessions are being held for young people after the death of a Ramsey teenager last week.

The Steam Packet company says it's contacting all passengers it has contact details for, after changes to timetables caused confusion today.

A Facebook group which helps TT bikers find shelter in bad weather is bracing itself for a busy day today.

A road in Ramsey has reopened as a murder investigation continues.

Ramsey lifeboat went to the aid of a yacht after it got into difficulties off Maughold at the weekend.

Fire crews say they spent about two hours tackling a fire near Peel at the weekend.

TT organisers have issued an update about injured competitors.

The Mountain Road will close at 9am today for a day of racing.

The Steam Packet Company says it's rescheduled a number of sailings later today and tomorrow in the face of bad weather.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about gales today.

Police say the Mountain Road is currently shut.

Port Erin's TT festival will be held at the town's beach this week.

A Douglas MHK will try to scupper proposals for a revamped visitor centre at a Laxey landmark when Tynwald sits next month.

Bus Vanin is asking people to be patient with staff in busy periods as it opens its TT information centre in Douglas.

Marks & Spencer in Douglas is to shut its café.

A woman's taken to Facebook to warn scammers are using her house to con visitors.

Peel's annual TT festival will be back next week.

The Department of Infrastructure is asking motorists to be patient if they're using the TT access road during racing.

Douglas is set to get its first adults-only gambling machine centre after planners approved proposals from an Island company.

Roads will begin closing shortly for today's practice session, which is going ahead after the weather improved.

Special TT race day bus services start today.

A cruise ship is paying a visit to the Island today, seeing the south and west coasts.

Police are warning people UK provisional licenses aren't valid here on the Isle of Man.

Race officials say they'll issue an update at 11am about today's qualifying schedule.

A road in Ramsey will remain shut until at least this evening as investigations continue into the death of a 14 year old boy.

Police have named a 14 year old boy who died in Ramsey this week.

The Department for Enterprise says it wants to increase the amount of money you can be awarded if you're made redundant.

There's been reports of a drone flying around the area of Greeba Castle during todays practice session.

The Sun newspaper says more than 30,000 UK motorists will be somehow affected if the Island's new 20mph zones come into force.

The Steam Packet company says this afternoon's Manannan sailing to Liverpool will set off around two hours late.

Race organisers say there'll be two practice sessions tomorrow.

Police say they've seized more than a million pounds worth of cash and drugs in the last year.

Police say the Mountain has closed after a crash.

Police say a crash on the TT course is still passable this morning.

Social housing tenants in Peel say they've been knocked into the red by a rent collection error.

A new survey shows more than two-thirds of Island people think the health service and hospital waiting times are our most pressing issue.

A medical research study will measure the physical and mental demands on riders as they race the TT. 

Douglas Council is asking people to send their views on expanding 20mph zones in the capital to the Department of Infrastructure.

The Steam Packet Company says the Manannan is running behind today.

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Mystery surrounds parking notices left on vehicles in Peel warning vehicles will be towed away - but with no contact details.

If you fancied a ride with the Island's biggest cycling star during this year's Tour de France, you've missed your chance!

Police have launched a website for people to submit evidence after a death in Ramsey.

The Mountain Road is due to close at 11.15 am this morning as organisers hope to get a full day of practicing.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's shocked and saddened by a death in Ramsey this afternoon.

Police say an investigation is underway and one person has been arrested after a death in Ramsey.

Police have closed a street in Ramsey as they investigate a serious incident earlier today.

Police have confirmed they're currently dealing with a serious incident in Ramsey.

The Clerk of the Course has confirmed this evening's qualifying session has been cancelled.

An improving weather situation means there's a chance this evenings practice sessions will still 'get away'.

Police are investigating after someone damaged fencing at Laxey's tram station.

Chair of the Liberal Vannin Party Paul Weatherall says the organisation is appalled after Education Minister Daphne Caine refused to answer a question about the cost of school validations.

Police are asking for your help identifying a man they'd like to speak to.

TT organisers say it's not looking promising for this evening's practice session.

The Department of Infrastructure is ordering TT campervans not to camp overnight on Douglas Promenade.

Milk could be set to rise by 5p a pint as Tynwald considers upping the price.

The Fire and Rescue Service had a 'tail' with a happy ending yesterday - after it rescued a trapped dog from cliffs in the south of the Island.

A telephone mast that's towered over police headquarters for 25 years could be replaced with a smaller structure, under new plans.

Police are investigating after a campervan was damaged but those responsible didn't stop.

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A TT racer is asking for help from the public after he was targeted by thieves at the paddock.

After a successful practice session last night, roads are set to close for more of the same this evening.

Almost 60 per cent of the Island says they'll definitely vote in the next general election, according to a new survey.

A visiting biker's had an expensive lesson after being clocked at almost twice the speed limit.

Almost four out of five people on the Island think things here are going badly, according to a new survey.

Ronaldsway airport is asking passengers to arrive two hours before their flights make sure they're on time.

Manx actor Joe Locke could be up for one of TV's biggest honours.

The Department of Infrastructure says it has two sets of emergency roadworks on the TT course this morning.

New figures from the government show unemployment fell very slightly in April, but is still above last year's levels.

Get your selfies at the ready - one of the TT's best-known fans has arrived on the Island.

Roads are due to start closing at 4.45pm today for more TT action around the course.

A southern MHK is claiming victory after Tesco agreed to increase the variety of goods it sells in Port Erin.

Almost a fifth of Island dentists are within five years of retirement age - or over it.

The island's emergency services are providing warnings as part of Boat Fire Safety Week. 

Part of Douglas Promenade will close later today as part of the traditional TT entertainment sets up.

Police say they didn't issue parking fines to two TT bikers on Monday.

TT organisers say they're hopeful the weather will improve enough for practicing to go ahead tonight.

An annual online helpline for bikers wet through in Manx weather has thrown open its doors again.

Police say the Mountain Road has closed this morning after two crashes.

Two Island Liverpool fans have been speaking of their horror as a car ploughed into crowds during yesterday's Premiership victory parade.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan is wishing those injured during an incident in Liverpool a speedy recovery.

There's a chance to meet the Council of Ministers at a new set of roadshows around the Island.

Onchan commissioners say you have just over a month to submit your views on 20mph limits in the area.

The Island's Liverpool Supporters Club says its thoughts are with families on Merseyside after a car ploughed into crowds celebrating the Premiership club's league win yesterday.

The Island's Civil Aviation Authority is reminding people not to defy airspace restrictions during the TT period.

Suspensions of children in island schools are down by almost a third.

One of the Island's most famous residents will be under the spotlight this week in a two-part BBC documentary about her life.

Plans have been resubmitted for a major development on the empty Lord Street bus station site in Douglas. 

Roads will close this afternoon as practicing continues for TT 2025.

The Steam Packet Company says tonight's Manannan sailing will run late.

A second UK police force has launched a special TT operation to protect bikers travelling to the Island.

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A new government campaign is urging people not to pick up sexually-transmitted infections this TT.

Firefighters were called out in Douglas yesterday after reports of a house fire.

Police say the first person of TT2025 has entered closed roads.

Port Erin commissioners say they'll be at a creditor's meeting to discuss the fate of a company which ran its luxury campsite.

A vote on giving an extra £15 million to Manx Care will come before Tynwald in July. 

Riders taking to the TT course today will have a new corner to speed through.

Police say they've already had to stop people trying to go against the TT one-way system on the Mountain, just hours after it came into force.

The Steam Packet company is reminding people to leave plenty of time for journeys from Liverpool today - with a huge football party expected there this afternoon.

Roads are due to start closing around the course this morning for the first practice session of TT 2025.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will finally reopen this lunchtime.

The Mountain Road is to remain shut until Sunday as the Department of Infrastructure carries out emergency roadworks.

An Island charity that raises money to look after animals is asking for your help.

The countdown's on to this year's Peel Sea Fest.

If you've had a letter about your UK pension, it's not a scam!

Road closures are in place this weekend as the first day of racing gets underway for the Pre-TT Classic at Billown.

Police were called out this morning to reports of a disturbance on Albert Road in Ramsey. 

An Island wildlife charity says it's taking terns on a raft in the north of the Island for summer.

Today marks the final day of pre-TT action on the Billown circuit in the south. 

An MHK's plans to introduce and all-island leisure rate for swimming pools have been rejected by Tynwald. 

Plans have been submitted to open a new bakery in Onchan. 

An Island animal charity has issued advice on keeping your pet safe during the TT festival.

Peel commissioners are asking permission from the government to buy a row of houses and a field for £1.75 million.

A business in the west of the Island is celebrating a special TT honour.

This year's annual survey on health and lifestyle is focusing on how people are raising their children.

The Island's financial regulator says systemic failings at a payroll company have led to a civil penalty of more than £33,000 pounds.

Roads in the south of the Island will close later as the Pre-TT Classic races get underway.

A memorial service for Manx mine-clearing hero Chris Garrett will be held in Peel Cathedral next month.

A documentary about the decriminalisation of homosexuality on the Isle of Man will be released next week.

Chief Minster Alf Cannan says the government's considering selling off some of its assets to try to save tens of millions of pounds.

The Mountain Road could be closed for longer than expected today after workers found problems at Brandywell.

The emergency services are reminding people not to cycle over the Mountain Road during TT.

A meeting next month will discuss winding up a company which ran what it claimed was the Island's biggest glamping site in Port Erin.

Bus Vannin has released details of its timetables over the TT period.

Isle of Man Energy says it's looking for new staff to read gas meters.

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A TT marshal tabard signed by 14 top racers will go under the hammer this weekend.

Commissioners in the west of the Island are asking mountain bikers not to try to create their own riding track - because they're endangering protected wild orchids.

The Mountain Road will be shut for much of today - as  part of the final preparations for TT.

The government says it's seized meat and cheese from people arriving in Douglas from Europe as part of measures to prevent foot and mouth disease arriving here.

The Roundhouse in Braddan says it's started monitoring the disc zone outside the £9 million building.

There's a chance to see some supercars today before attention switches firmly to motorbikes for the TT fortnight.

Peel's finally getting its new sewage treatment plant - with work starting this week.

Police in Liverpool have teamed up with the city's council to safeguard TT fans travelling to the Island.

Don't worry if you get red-flagged on the TT course tomorrow - it's just a test!

A motorcade led by bikers will bring a Manx hero home tomorrow.

Twenty-three prescriptions for weight loss drugs have been issued on the island in the past year. 

A new café in the south of the Island has thrown open its doors today.

This year's TT is facing a soggy and windy start, according to Ronaldsway Met Office.

There's a chance to have your say on a new healthcare tax to pay for the Island's healthcare system.

An Onchan MHK says some of his political colleagues need thicker skin after a debate into whether language used by Chief Minister Alf Cannan was unparliamentary.

Drivers at being asked to slow down near a popular watering spot for hedgehogs in the hot weather.

The Bottleneck car park in Douglas is closed, as it gets ready for a new TT event.

Police are asking people to know their limits - with 14 special event alcohol licences issued for TT.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it doesn't have the cash to save the Island's Family Library.

A Spanish TT fan is appealing for help finding his motorbike, which has been stolen in the UK.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan's been in London at the end of a top-level EU-UK summit.

The government's reiterating immigration rules saying it can't house would-be refugees or process asylum applications.

Treasury minister Alex Allinson says there currently two jobs for every person out of work on the island. 

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Port Erin commissioners are asking people not to ruin someone's day with broken glass.

Organisers of a weekly vigil against the war in Gaza say they'd like as many people as possible to attend on Friday.

Government figures show the number of taxis you can flag down on the Island has dropped by almost 28 per cent in the last two decades.

Roads in the south of the Island will close on Friday for the first day of two weeks of motorsport!

Tynwald has voted to approve the Island's 20mph speed zones in residential areas.

Garff commissioners say a huge discount on waste disposal for one local authority is unfair.