Isle of Man News

The Island's biggest jumble sale will get underway in the west of the Island this weekend.

Families are being invited to a festival based on creativity for children at the Villa Marina in Douglas this weekend.

The Island's Liverpool Supporters Club says that "words cannot express the shock and pain" at the death of Diogo Jota. 

The island's Chief Minister has congratulated the first woman to take on the same office in Guernsey.

The replica Spanish Galeon in Douglas Bay is now in business, after tides prevented her from opening yesterday.

One of the capital's busiest roads will have an emergency road closure tomorrow.

Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson has posted a short video to social media praising the Isle of Man as the series films here for the first time.

A woman who neglected horses at a charity she ran fraudulently has had four attempts to sue people and companies thrown out.

Road closures will be place from tomorrow as the World Downhill Skateboarding Championships comes to the Isle of Man.

Onchan commissioners say they've added a new game to the pleasure park - and are looking for others.

Changes to the Island's organ donation laws will be considered by Tynwald this month.

A series of events for Southern 100 marshals gets underway tonight, as organisers finalise preparations for next week's racing.

Tynwald Day celebrations get underway next week, bringing road closures as well as special bus services and parking arrangements. 

Hundreds of bikers turned out on the Island to mark the life of one of the greatest-ever TT riders last night - but a similar event was being held in Estonia.

Onchan commissioners say there'll be no more drift car racing events at Onchan Raceway after noise levels breached a tenancy agreement.

A man's been awarded more than £90,000 after winning an employment tribunal against his former employer.

One of the best-known heritage attractions in Douglas has been shortlisted for an award, and needs your vote.

It's the west's turn to meet the ministers tonight.

Hospice Isle of Man are looking for a new chief executive, with applications closing soon.

There are plans for a new glamping and motorhome site in Douglas.

The schedule for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix in August has been released. 

A last-minute appeal is being made for volunteer marshals to oversee the World Downhill Skateboarding Championships this weekend. 

Onchan commissioners say they need more details about plans to wear body-worn cameras at the Eastern Civic Amenity Site.

An MHK has queried whether new bus timetables will be needed if new 20mph zones are brought in around the Island.

The replica Spanish Galleon which has just arrived in Douglas will be closed to visitors today due to tidal conditions.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday after Tom Davis announced he'll perform on the Island next year.

Manx Telecom says it's putting its prices up by 3.5 per cent later this year.

A walk-in covid vaccination clinic is available at Noble's Hospital today.

Peel lifeboat was called to help a group of teenagers on paddleboards at the weekend.

Rowers have raised £3,600 for charity after taking part in Viking longboat races at the weekend.

An Island charity has submitted plans to cater for more children at an adventure play park in Douglas.

The government says it's overpaid its employees almost £3.2 million over the last five years.

Hundreds of bikers are expected to gather in Douglas this evening to honour King of the Mountain Joey Dunlop.

A mum is warning people after someone deliberately sabotaged a cycling track in Peel.

Firefighters were called out after a car caught light last night.

The Council of Ministers will move south this evening in the latest in a series of roadshow events.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's spent more than £12,000 maintaining a hangar at the airport used for storage.

The Department of Infrastructure has set up a dedicated website as it considers bringing in 20mph zones across the Island.

Residents in the north of the Island will get the chance to have their say about plans to introduce new 20mph zones from next week.

A fundraiser set up to buy a thermal camera drone to help find missing pets around the island has raised over £900.

A Bee Gee's birthplace is to be refurbished into 20,000 feet of office space. 

Bigfoot's appeared in a Douglas nightclub - according to a new online video created using Artificial Intelligence.

A French town has renamed itself after Sir Mark Cavendish to commemorate him winning three of his record-breaking 35 Tour de France stage wins there.

People will get the chance to explore a replica 16th century Spanish warship in Douglas Harbour this week

A family has raised around £2,500 for their disabled daughter to make the garden of her new residential home safe before she moves in. 

A number of parking restrictions and a one-way traffic order's been approved as work gets underway on a huge regeneration project in the Island's capital.

A cat who had lifesaving surgery after the public raised thousands of pounds for his treatment is on his way to making a full recovery.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has announced a new food hygiene workshop for businesses - after its last one was cancelled because of a lack of interest.

Racers might be tackling it at speed next week, but there's a temporary speed limit around the Billown Course from today.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in the south of the Island at the weekend.

The second in a series of roadshows where people can meet ministers will take place in the Island's capital this evening.

Today's your last chance to get entries in for some of the classes in this year's Royal Manx Agricultural Show.

Manx Scouts and Girl Guides will be getting the first ever badge for learning the Manx language.

One of the Island's queenie fisheries opens today.

A school union is to ballot its members over possible industrial action in a dispute with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

A Douglas MHK has raised questions about the effectiveness of the Island's existing 20mph zones.

How much have Net Zero policies cost the Island - and what effect have they had on emissions?

Four Tynwald members will ask the chief minister to remind the UK over its duty not to support countries accused of war crimes or crimes against humanity.

An MHK who has long-since campaigned on the issue has praised the establishment of a new bus service to Cregneash.

Mark Cavendish has been presented with a framed set of stamps, to mark the naming of the NSC's raceway after him.

A Manx artist has starred on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. 

A hitchhiking cat has returned home to her family on the island after an accidental trip to Devon.  

Garff commissioners are reminding dog owners they're breaking the law if they're using a restricted beach area to walk their pets.

A civic amenity site says it's donated more than 300 pairs of glasses to a charity.

Monks from the Island's only Buddhist temple will be on the Island's streets this week carrying out an alms round.

An Island shop is warning people not to fall for a Facebook con.

How much will it cost to find out how green the Island's roadracing events are?

Ministers will be on hand to hear your views at the first of a series of roadshow events tonight.

An MHK will ask for road safety data as the Department of Infrastructure considers introducing new 20mph speed limits.

If you can't make it to the Southern 100 this year, you can still follow the action online.

Port Erin coastguards interrupted a training exercise when they were called to the aid of a Loaghtan sheep.

A parade lap celebrating the life of one of the TT's best-known and successful riders takes place this week.

Singer Paloma Faith will be appearing in Douglas later this year - to deliver a lecture.

Tynwald will sit a day early next month.

A local man is aiming to swim for 24 hours across a lake in a bid to raise £50,000 for The Children's Centre and Rebecca House children's Hospice.

The former heavyweight boxing champion was seen on the Manannan ferry, posing for a picture with young fans.

The police say they are investigating an incident which occurred near Hawarden avenue yesterday afternoon , June 28.

The latest batch of firefighting recruits have completed nine months of training.

The St John Ambulance volunteer who serves as Laxey's community responder posted on social media about how his tires were slashed

It's the last chance to have your say with ministers at the government's final roadshow events next week.

A local man will be representing the island in the "Ultimate Firefighter Competition" in Alabama, USA today. 

A special picnic celebrating twins, triplets and other multiple births is happening at the Roundhouse in Braddan tomorrow, Sunday, June 29. 

Cranstal Road in Bride is closed for repairs today. 

An MHK asked the nationalities of people who where given exemptions to receive benefits, despite not meeting residency requirements. 

Fancy spending your time volunteering to work with birdlife on the Calf of Man? 

A man who's driven more than three-quarters of all Lamborghinis ever built will be on the Island this weekend - driving a model named after him!

There are just a few days left if you want to apply to become the TT's official charity next year.

Kirk Michael's fire station be open to the public this Saturday, June 28. 

The police have released a statement addressing rumours of "tensions circulating" around Ramsey this afternoon. 

Police say there were almost twice as many drug-drivers as drink-drivers last year.

If your ride to work's a bit drab, there's a chance to commute in style at an auction this weekend.

Bus Vannin says a new bus route will connect the west of the Island to the airport - and provide a service to the Sound.

Breaking dog bylaws in Douglas could be about to get a lot more expensive.

The Mountain Road will be closed until this afternoon as workers clean up a spill.

A pub in Douglas will lose its function room but gain a number of bedrooms if plans are given the green light.

Ramsey's most famous cat has been given the all-clear after people worried he'd been losing weight.

A charity is hoping to raise the £100,000 needed to save the Family Library in Douglas after its directors said it would close next month.

A cruise ship will be stopping off in the Isle of Man today.

A compensation scheme set up after the collapse of and Island bank in 2008 has been closed down.

You'll soon be able to apply to renew your driving licence, or apply for a duplicate, online.

Douglas Council is asking for information after toilets in the capital were vandalised yesterday.

Hundreds of children will join Sir Mark Cavendish today as the National Sports Centre cycle track is renamed in his honour.

Financial support for Manx university students is set to be reviewed by the government. 

University College Isle of Man is no longer offering its history and heritage degree, in addition to dropping two other undergraduate courses. 

An online petition to ban cyclists from the Mountain Road has now reached almost 350 signatures.

Emergency services are currently dealing with a crash at the bottom of Strang Road, in Union Mills. 

Emergency services have responded to reports of a fire in Ramsey

A landmark building on Douglas prom is up for sale for £1,000,000. 

The Road Transport Licensing Committee says it's had four complaints about taxis parking there they shouldn't in the last year.

The Chief Minister says the government hasn't failed to support international law by staying quiet about the war in Gaza.

The Department for Enterprise says it's investigating allegations against one of its agencies.

One of the Islands most unusual sporting events is happening this weekend.

Right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins will be on the Island next week, at the Manx Legion in Douglas.

The government says it doesn't track specific bullying figures in its workplaces - but it's dealt with almost 200 fairness at work cases since 2021.

Having armed police on patrol around the Island means a quicker response to incidents, according to a minister. 

Directors of the Island's Family Library say the facility has reached the end of the road.

Police say they're not aware of any threats after four after-prom parties were cancelled yesterday.

Not all signpoles being put up in Douglas and Onchan are marking the start of 20mph limits.

Andreas will officially get a new play park this weekend.

The Chief Minister says he considers the government's marketing of TT 2025 to have been a success.

The family of a man killed by a dangerous driver are raising money for the Great North Air Ambulance which airlifted him to the UK for critical care. 

An Island vet says a seagull which needed an operation will be back on his feet again soon.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says livestreaming the TT from your vantage point breaches a broadcasting contract and will mean his department takes action.

There's a chance to discuss proposed 20mph limits in Douglas and Onchan today.

An MHK has described the extra cost of booking ferry tickets offline as unfair on those who have difficulty using the internet.

Onchan commissioners say they'll press the Department of Infrastructure to do something about campervans parked in the district.

People in the west of the Island are being invited to take part in a property TV programme.

TT freebies for politicians and civil servants have been queried by an MHK.

Organisers of school after-prom parties say they've had to cancel events because of "credible threats of violence".

A cruise ship is visiting the Island today.

An online petition has been launched to stop the rollout of the Island's proposed 20mph zones.

Police are appealing for information after someone smashed a windscreen with a spanner in Peel at the weekend.

Unemployment on the Island fell slightly in May - but is still up on last year's totals.

Douglas council has been given the green light to level off a sloping football field in Noble's Park.

People who drive a Citroen C3 or DS3 car could be at risk from serious airbag faults.

Are you allowed to film or livestream the TT?

The southern branch of the lifeboat charity has welcomed its new fast craft to the station.

Coastguards in the south of the Island were called on to rescue one of the Island's symbols last night.

Could you take over a disused bank in Ramsey?

The Island's post office says services to Israel and Iran have been suspended.

The first of a series of events to help people talk about grief and bereavement will take place in Douglas next month.

How long do people have to wait before they can get an ultrasound test on the island? 

The Department of Infrastructure says it's had just six complaints about the standards of its housing in five years - and three of those were from the same person.

Should cyclists be banned from the Mountain Road for their safety and that of other road users?

Do you know a Douglas hero? Now's your chance to have their achievements recognised!

Allocation of public sector housing, the price of Steam Packet tickets and the minimum salary for workers with migrant visas will be discussed when MHKs meet later.

Port St Mary lifeboat crew went to the aid of a boat after it suffered engine failure at the weekend.

A café in the north of the Island says it's suspended a member of kitchen staff over an allegation against one of its kitchen staff.

The number of passengers using Ronaldsway Airport has fallen by two per cent in the last year, according to the latest government figures.

A firefighter wearing 15kg of equipment made it all the way to the Sloc in the Parish Walk over the weekend.

The Tholt Y Will Road will remain closed overnight as roadwork repairs continue. 

Does the government need to change the law around public sector housing rules?

Investigators have begun work inspecting a Manx-owned yacht which sank last year, claiming seven lives, after it was raised from the sea floor at the weekend.

Will anyone lose access to the internet when the Island's copper network is switched off in four years?

An online petition to save a Douglas café has seen more than 200 supporters since it launched yesterday.

Manx actor and singer Samantha Barks has welcomed her second child.

There'll be another drop-in session to discuss the Island's proposed new 20mph zones this week.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to make sure they don't start wildfires this summer.

The Department of Infrastructure says part of the Old Castletown Road will shut later today.

An MHK from the south of the Island will ask about the costs of buying ferry tickets in person compared to online.

Cranstal Road in Bride will shut later this week for work.

Ronaldsway Airport says drivers paid almost £400,000 in parking tickets last year, but more than 25 per cent remain outstanding..

An MHK wants to know how much has been spent on guns, ammunition and armed response training for the police. 

The government has handed over £2.5 million in international aid.

The Department of Infrastructure says it needs to close part of the Mountain Road for a day next month.

Garff commissioners say being left out of the planning process for a new visitor hub at the Laxey wheel is undemocratic.

A cheeky hitchhiker will be spending the week in the UK after jumping into a van and travelling hundreds of miles.

Two Israelis have been added to the Island's sanctions list in connection with violation of human rights.

Castletown residents are being reminded to move their vehicles on Sunday as a huge cycling roadrace gets underway.

Tickets have gone on sale for an attempt to break a prehistoric world record in Peel this summer!

A memorial service for a Castletown teenager who died during an incident in Ramsey last month will be held this week.

Yachts from Merseyside will be arriving in Douglas today at the end of an annual race.

Ramsey Commissioners say workers have been out and about this week making sure the town looks its best.

Experts from the UK will assess a chemical incident at Ronaldsway airport today.

One of the Island's biggest annual sporting events is underway today.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says the cost of getting into the Island's historic sites is up to Manx National Heritage.

Could you run a business in the former Nurse's Home on Westmoreland Road? 

The government says it's planning changes to the way the minimum wage is calculated from next year.

Gas prices are due to rise by more than five per cent in less than a fortnight's time.

A leading UK MP has admitted the country is behind progressive nations like the Isle of Man when it comes to assisted dying.

One of Ramsey's best-known four-legged residents is being mourned after she was run over.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to avoid Derbyhaven this morning.

If you're parking at the car park behind the Lord Street bus station, you'll need to move your car this weekend.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Tholt Y Will Road will be shut today as repair work takes place.

Benefits changes could be about to hit the self-employed in the pocket - as Tynwald prepares to discuss changing eligibility rules.

A firefighter will be doing the Parish Walk in full gear, including an oxygen tank, this weekend.

Manx Care says it's offering a safe space for non-binary people who need sexual health services.

TT organisers say they're celebrating another successful year - despite losing a number of race and practice sessions, including the Senior TT, to weather.

Commissioners in Port St Mary are appealing to the public to stop a spate of vandalism in the village.

The Department of Infrastructure says a pedestrian crossing in Laxey will be out of action until next week after someone crashed into it.

The Island's fire service is asking people to be careful with chip pans after one caused a fire in Douglas yesterday.

The government says 11 food outlets on the Isle of Man scored just one out of five for food hygiene in the last year.

Should the Island's rates system be scrapped because it's not fit for purpose?

A landlady is appealing for the return of valuable and irreplaceable sentimental jewellery after a break-in at her pub.

Two local authorities have announced the results of by-elections, after only one candidate came forward.

Tomorrow could be the hottest day of the year so far.

An Island fuel company says people should brace themselves for price rises after more conflict in the Middle East.

Police have thanked the public after a car which went missing four months ago was found.

Migration to the Island is set to be discussed during Tynwald's next sitting, after a Council of Ministers report was published.

An Island man is hoping to raise enough money to buy a drone to help search for missing pets.