Isle of Man News from Friday, November 15th, 2024
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Douglas council to build solar energy farm
Douglas council is to start producing its own sustainable solar energy.
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Paperless bills for gas in future?
Gas customers say they've been told they're being moved to paperless bills by Island Energy.
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Used needles aren't recyclable plastic, says council
Douglas council is asking people to dispose of waste responsibly after finding used needles in plastic recycling bins.
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Winter weather on the way, says Met Office
A sharp drop in temperatures could mean a freezing start to next week, according to the Met Office.
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Man bit mum and assaulted police
A man who bit his own mother on the head has appeared in court.
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'No evidence of petrol profiteering' says OFT chair
The Office of Fair Trading says it doesn't have any evidence of petrol suppliers profiteering on the Island.
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'No plans to privatise NHS' says chief minister
The chief minister says there are no plans to privatise the Island's health system at the moment.
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Teenagers accused of stealing three cars
Two teenagers have appeared in court after allegedly stealing three cars and driving them around the Island.
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Lloyds to leave Ramsey
Ramsey will lose a bank next February when its branch in the town shuts up shop.
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Scott wins Onchan by-election
Onchan has a new commissioner today.
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Donors step in to replace charity's stolen cash
Two bighearted donors have stepped in to help a charity after a donation tin was stolen last weekend.
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Russian spy ship monitored off Island's coast
A Russian spy ship is under surveillance just off the northwest coast of the Isle of Man.
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Crookall says contracts drivers are on doesn't make a difference to service
Infrastructure minister Tim Crookall says having three different contracts for bus drivers doesn't make any difference to services.
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Manx Care says it's ok to ask questions
Manx Care are joining an international movement that eases the worries of patients.
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Island-based Filipinos can meet with UK embassy this month
Filipinos on the Island will get the chance to meet UK embassy staff later this month.
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Man in court after punching 1886 bouncer
A Ramsey man who admitted punching a bouncer in Douglas will appear for sentencing later this month.
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Teen awarded for his outstanding community work!
A teen has been awarded for going above and beyond in his community.
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Fewer people flying compared to last year
Ronaldsway Airport says almost nine per cent fewer passengers used it in October compared to last year.
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Nearly 200 island kids aren't attending school
The Department of Education, Sport and Children says there are almost 200 children who aren't attending school on the Island.
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Man accused of assault against children
A man's appeared in court charged with just under a dozen crimes against children.
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Manx star would love to be in next instalment of huge hit film!
An Island film star says he'd love to return as the bad guy in a huge film franchise that's getting a new episode.
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Make sure bus drivers can see you in the dark!
Bus Vannin's asking people to help out its drivers now dark winter nights are with us.
