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Child abuse sentence to be appealed

The Islands Attorney General, John Quinn QC, intends to refer the sentencing of a recent child abuse case to the Appeals Division.
51st day of no new Coronavirus cases

It's now the 51st day in a row of no new Coronavirus cases on the Isle of Man.
Surveys to gauge economic impact of Coronavirus pandemic

Two surveys aiming to assess the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Island have been launched today.
Council leader says local authority is ‘far from going bust’

The leader of Douglas Council says a loss of income over lockdown is of ‘genuine concern’, but insists it has fared well after the impact of Covid-19.
Music producer accused of possessing indecent images of children, bailed

A music producer from Douglas accused of possessing indecent images of children has been bailed.
Teenager banned from roads after breaking woman's breastbone

A Ballasalla teenager’s been banned from the roads after breaking a woman’s breastbone when he reversed into her car.
MHK quits DOI

An MHK has quit her political role in the Department of Infrastructure.
Splash zone at Mooragh park out of action for rest of year?

It's likely the splash zone at Mooragh Park in Ramsey will be out of action for the rest of the year.

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Investment services firm expands to Island

An investment services firm is expanding to the Isle of Man after acquiring a subsidiary on Manx shores.
Appleby launches offshore data protection guide

A leading offshore law firm has launched a new guide offering guidance over privacy regulations in eight offshore jurisdictions.
Mansat announces new senior figure

Mansat Group has announced a new senior figure has joined its executive team.
Partner of Crowe (IOM) retires

A long-standing partner of an established Island firm has announced his retirement.
Company donates further £1million to Hospice refurb

An Island company has donated a further £1 million to the Hospice to carry out refurbishment works.
Island's first internet exchange launched

The first and only internet exchange on Island has been launched today.
Quilter CEO praises company response to pandemic

The Chief Executive of Quilter International is praising the response and efforts of its Isle of Man team during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local firm becomes major sponsor to Island charity

An Island organisation providing active play opportunities for Manx children is receiving support from a local firm.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson tells Britons to go back to work and hints at stricter face mask rules

Boris Johnson has served notice that tougher rules on wearing face masks could be on the way, as he appealed to people working from home to go back to work.
Coronavirus: Government quietly publishes figures which reveal it overstated number of people tested

The government was routinely overstating the total number of people who had been tested for COVID-19 by as many as 200,000 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new Sky News analysis.
Coronavirus: R number rises slightly in England following lockdown easing

The R number - a key measure of how fast coronavirus is spreading - has risen slightly in England to reach between 0.8 and 1.
Coronavirus: UK quarantine rules end for travellers from dozens of countries

Quarantine rules end today for people travelling to the UK from more than 70 countries and British Overseas Territories.

Coronavirus 'not under control and is accelerating' as global cases hit 11.8 million, WHO warns

COVID-19 is not under control across most of the world and is actually getting worse, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Lebanon: Coronavirus and economic meltdown leaves country on the brink of collapse

Lebanon‘s economic meltdown has left the country "on the brink", with one of its top doctors warning that medical supplies in hospitals across the nation have now reached critical levels.
Hagia Sophia: Istanbul monument becomes mosque again after Erdogan signs decree

Turkey's president has signed a decree to formally turn the Hagia Sophia into a mosque - a move which threatens to upset Christians around the world.

Johnny Depp trial: Distressing audio of actor asking ex-wife Amber Heard to 'cut him' played in court

Distressing audio in which Johnny Depp can be heard asking his ex-wife Amber Heard to "cut me" has been played in court as part of his libel trial.
Johnny Depp ended marriage to Amber Heard after she allegedly defecated in their bed, court hears

Johnny Depp decided to end his marriage with Amber Heard after she allegedly defecated in their bed, a court has heard.
Elton John, Dua Lipa and Jade Thirlwall among stars to call for end to 'conversion therapy'

Celebrities including Elton John, Dua Lipa and Jade Thirlwall have signed a letter calling on the government to ban so-called "conversion therapy" for LGBT+ people.

Lewis Hamilton 'quite far off' as rivals close in at Styrian GP

Formula 1 drivers are braced for an unpredictable Austria follow-up after a surprising Friday "mix-up" for the Styrian GP - with Lewis Hamilton struggling - ahead of expected rain for qualifying.
England vs West Indies - day three as it happened

Watch the #raisethebat opener between England and West Indies at The Ageas Bowl live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
Europa League: Manchester United to play Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir

Manchester United will play Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa League quarter-finals if they overcome Austrian side LASK.

Consumers could face higher prices next year without a tariff-free trade deal with EU, warns British Retail Consortium

Consumers in the UK could face higher prices next year unless a tariff-free trade deal with the EU can be reached, the British Retail Consortium has warned.
Coronavirus: Wagamama and Frankie & Benny's owner says one in 10 sites won't reopen this year

The company behind Wagamama and Frankie & Benny's has warned that one in 10 of its sites will not reopen this year.
Online bank Smile suffers IT woes as customers struggle to access website and app

Online bank Smile is trying to reassure customers after days of technical problems with its website and app.

Noah Lyles: Sprinter 'beats' Usain Bolt's 200m world record before blunder is uncovered

When is 200 metres not 200 metres? When US sprinter Noah Lyles runs it, apparently.
Mysterious 'vampire-slaying kit' including pistol and knife up for auction

A "vampire-slaying kit" containing a pocket-sized pistol and a 19th century copy of the New Testament is going under the hammer.
Robotic birds capable of amazingly realistic flight shown off by German company

German engineering company Festo has created robotic birds capable of amazingly realistic flight.