Isle of Man News

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!

Onchan could be getting a new indoor padel tennis facility after a company asked commissioners about leasing part of the Pleasure Park.

The Mountain Road will close for two hours later this morning.

A Garff MHK is against Orsted's offshore windfarm plan because of the impact on shipping routes, wildlife and the Island's biosphere status. 

One of the Island's newest residents has had his first taste of proper Manx weather.

Firefighters were called out in the north of the Island yesterday after a car hit a home.

Manx Utilities has applied for planning permission for a wastewater network in Garff.

This year's festival only just have finished - but organisers have released the dates for next year's MGP!

There's a chance to test your taste buds in Onchan next month, with an event celebrating spicy food!

Garff Commissioners say they'll discuss public opinion about proposals for the Island's first offshore windfarm when they meet next week.

An 86 year old man whose dog was seized by police has won part of a court case against the Constabulary - but won't be getting damages.

Part of the TT course in Douglas will be closed next weekend while a landmark is removed.

Island actress and singer Samantha Barks has announced a solo tour of UK cathedrals later this year.

Braddan's Roundhouse could be getting a new TT campsite, if planners approve new proposals.

The Isle of Man FA has wished clubs good luck as the new football season gets underway this weekend.

The company behind a century-old bowling club has been dissolved.

Bus Vannin says there'll be some minor changes to school bus timetables as pupils head back to school this week.

Two cruise ships are visiting Douglas today.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says his department doesn't know how many people have had to pay to have fibre broadband installed.

The final race of the MGP and Classic TT festival has been cancelled.

Organisers have announced another delay to the Senior Classic TT.

Braddan will be getting a new food outlet - despite some objection from nearby traders.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she's hoping to move ahead with plans to extend horse tram tacks to the Sea Terminal this year.

Tattooists and body piercers could be forced to register with the government under new proposals.

Rain could bring more disruption to the racing schedule today.

If you live in north of the Island and hear gunfire this weekend, don't panic.

There are fresh plans for the former Good Stuff restaurant in Ramsey.

A pub in the south of the Island is to get a huge facelift over the course of a month later this year.

New figures from the government show unemployment rose slightly last month.

There's a further delay to today's racing, Classic TT organisers have announced. 

A housing estate in Crosby could get four new homes for first-time buyers, if planners approve proposals.

The Steam Packet says it's proud as one of their crew starts his officer training at Fleetwood Nautical College.

A regular cruise ship visitor to the Island will make her fourth stop of the year in Douglas this weekend.

A petition calling for an Island ban on face masks and other coverings has gathered more than 200 signatures.

Classic TT organisers have confirmed a one-hour delay to today's racing. 

A Manx student’s challenge to walk the Great Wall of China has nearly £9,500 for Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

R-plate drivers getting into trouble or crashes will be the subject of a query to the Home Affairs Minister Jayne Poole-Wilson.

The fire and rescue service came to the aid of a dog who found himself out of his depth.  

Manx Care is asking people not to contact dentists directly after it announced it would slash waiting lists to zero this week.

An MHK is to quiz Manx Utilities about a nasty niff in Peel.

An Island developer is inviting people to come and see Jurby's newest play area this weekend.

Race organisers have issued updates about the conditions of three riders involved in incidents during the MGP and Classic TT festival.

The Department for Enterprise is advising businesses to make sure they're ready for changes to parental and compassionate leave in November.

Does the Island plan to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear helmets?

JAC Stores in Peel says it will be closed for some time due to a maintenance incident.

Isle of Man Transport is to host an open day next month as it recruits bus drivers.

A planning application's been submitted to build a four-bedroomed home on the site of a former joke shop in Ramsey.

The number of Manx Care staff using the government's welfare service has more than doubled in the last three years, it's been revealed.

Police are reminding cyclists to make sure their beloved bikes are safe.

Douglas Rugby Club is praising the efforts of prisoners who helped set up its campsite for the Manx Grand Prix.

A drop of more than nine per cent in scheduled flights from Ronaldsway over the last 12 months also saw a drop of 9.2 per cent in passengers using the facility in July.

An RAF fighter jet will be performing a display over Douglas bay this evening.

One of the Island's largest local authorities is looking for a new clerk.

The government says although it buys meat for school meals locally, it can't guarantee it's Manx.

Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian says 15 members of Manx Care staff have been suspended in the last four years, at a cost of around £110,000.

Could new 20mph sign poles be used to mount speed cameras in future?

MGP organisers say Friday's race schedule has been tweaked after delays to today's action on the Mountain Course.

Police say roads around the Mountain Course are due to close at 6pm for racing.

How can historic buildings contribute towards net zero emissions?

Race organisers say there's a further delay to today's racing.

An MHK is pressing the government about supporting electrical retailers over charges for disposing waste at Civic Amenity Sites.

A huge gathering of dinosaurs in Peel has been cancelled - because of rain rather than asteroids!

An attempt to smash the world record for the world's biggest three-legged race has been cancelled.

Roads around the course are now due to close at 1pm, after rain delayed today's race action.

Bus Vannin says delays to racing may disrupt bus services today.

An iconic old church in the north has been given a grant of thousands of pounds to help preserve it. 

The majority of people at last night's public meeting to discuss plans for an offshore windfarm off the Island’s east coast were against it.

The former Summerland site on Douglas Promenade is being sold as a potential hotel or modern care home development.

Manx tennis player Billy Harris has exited the US open after a tough battle with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. 

Manx Care says there's just over a week to make sure your child's immunised against flu before they go back to school.

Manx Grand Prix organisers say today's racing will be delayed by two hours, due to heavy rain being forecast.

The Council of Ministers has agreed to examine a company's application to develop the first offshore windfarm in Manx territorial waters. 

Planning permission for 15 telegraph poles in Peel has been turned down by planners.

Onchan's football club will be holding its car boot sale next month. 

Ramsey Commissioners have been dealing with racist graffiti in the town.

A free event for people to come and learn more about medicinal cannabis will be held next month.

Race organisers say tomorrow's race session will go ahead as planned, with roads closing at 9.30am.

A teaching union says it's reached an agreement to avoid industrial action next month.

There's an appeal for more people to sign up as marshals for the MGP and Classic races, as organisers review numbers needed for possible sessions later this week.

A Peel MHK is asking residents to contact her if their area smells of sewage.

A research company is asking Island residents what you think of your bank.

Manx National Heritage are holding a "Little People’s Picnic" this weekend. 

An MHK wants to know how long a patient gets at their GP appointment.

The 11th Manx Bard has been inaugurated. 

The government says there are no asylum seekers on the Island - because people can't claim asylum here.

Roads will remain open today as Manx Grand Prix organisers confirm a contingency session will not be used. 

Two mums of donors and a transplant recipient have formed a 'very special bond' over organ donation.

The rest of today's racing has been cancelled after a red flag incident.

Arsonists are thought to be responsible for a number of fires in the south of the Island which tied up fire crews for around three hours last night.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The Department of Infrastructure is planning to close a busy Braddan road for work next week.

Ballaugh Commissioners say time's running out to have your say over proposed new 20mph zones in the north of the Island.

Police are reminding people not to cross closed roads after a visitor was arrested this morning.

Manx Care says it won't release a report into the mental health needs of prisoners at Jurby - because the information could be misinterpreted.

A football club's donated almost £600 to a local charity after hosting special matches.

Police are asking the public for information identifying a man they want to speak to about a burglary in Douglas.

Police say an appeal over people swimming in the sea in the north of the Island yesterday was the result of a well-intentioned false alarm.

A well-known racer's shared her encounter with a TV celebrity who moved to the Island recently.

Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby went for two laps of Jurby Airfield as passenger in the sidecar of Manx TT star Ryan Crowe.

A piece of maritime history has finally gone on display at Ramsey Lifeboat Station.

The day of unveiling for a modern art sculpture in St John's has been announced.

Bus Vannin's warning of more disruption to services due to further staff shortages.

Plans have been submitted to refurbish the former Barclays Bank in Castletown.

Manxman Jamie Williams has made his debut win in today's MGP Supersport event.

A wellbeing event will be taking place in Ramsey next month. 

An MHK wants to know when the smart meter installation process will be complete.

An eight year old boy has raised over £1,000 for a local autism charity. 

Onchan Commissioners have launched their annual Garden Competition. 

Manx National Heritage has uncovered new stories from manuscripts revealing the adventurous lives of two Manx brothers who left the Island to prospect for gold in the American West.

The police are holding a free bike registration event next week, to help you protect against theft. 

Billy Harris has made Manx tennis history by making it into the first round of the US Open, despite losing his final qualifying match.

Over £1,500 has been raised in 24 hours to help the family of Garry Broughton, who was seriously injured in a crash during Manx Grand Prix Qualifying this week. 

Nearly £2,000 has been raised to help a carer pay for two weeks of private respite care for her Dad. 

The Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool has been shortlisted for a top UK architecture award.

The Isle of Man Post Office is suspending services to the USA this weekend. 

Access restrictions will remain in some plantations around the Island as forestry works continue. 

An independent report has been released into the grounding of the Manxman in March, which says the main cause was lack of water depth. 

There are fresh plans to convert the former Newson’s buildings on Douglas’s North Quay into a restaurant, apartments and shop. 

Police say there's been a rise in anti-social over the Summer holidays.

Douglas Council has teamed up with a major UK charity to crack down on cigarette butts during the Manx Grand Prix. 

A new childcare facility could soon be opening in Peel.

The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit is coming together today to mark Rainbow Baby Day.

A Manx tennis star is only one game away from qualifying for the US Open.

A festival celebrating all things South African is taking place this September.

Estate agent Cowley Groves has announced all residential apartments at a former nurses home in Douglas are now occupied. 

A rider who crashed during the Manx Grand Prix Qualifying has been discharged from hospital. 

A new housing agency is being created within the government, to help speed up the construction of affordable homes.

From next month only postal services will be available at the Spar on Westmoreland Road in Douglas. 

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Footage is being circulated of an incident where a man crossed the closed MGP course, a matter of seconds before a bike speeds down it.

The government's announced a 98 percent overall pass rate from over 1,000 students who received results for GSCEs and other qualifications today.

A young gym-goer has left her peers amazed after completing a four-minute dead hang.

A sunflower field in the south of the Island is ready to open its gates once again this weekend.

The premises of a well-known high street shop in Douglas are up for sale.

The government is reminding landowners to trim their trees, or face being fined up to £5000.

Police say a text scam is currently circulating which impersonates the delivery company Evri. 

Onchan's biggest party is back this weekend - and kids go free!

Passengers are sharing their anger at still being in Heysham this morning.

Hundreds of Manx students are set to receive their GCSE results today!

A former Manx Grand Prix rider has returned to the Island to propose to his partner at the Grandstand. 

The Steam Packet's Manannan and Manxman sailings are due to depart as scheduled today.

The Isle of Man Constabulary says it's heading to the UK as part of their recruitment drive. 

The Coroner is to write to the Chief Constable regarding welfare arrangements for suspended officers, following the death of Police Sergeant Stephen Kenneth Hall.

Manx National Heritage is urging the public to protect the Island’s ‘special places’ after a number of recent fires.

A new short film based on the legendary Manx tale of the Moddey Dhoo is set to premiere soon.

The Island's rate of inflation rose to 2.8 percent this month, with the biggest drivers being hospitality and alcohol and tobacco prices. 

There are plans to build charging bays for electric cars at Ronaldsway Airport. 

The Ben-My-Chree's 8:30am sailing to Heysham was delayed by four hours due to damaged firefighting equipment on the car deck, the Steam Packet has announced.

A popular Douglas restaurant has announced it will be closing its doors after 44 years in business. 

There are further ferry delays affecting this morning’s sailings, August 20.

Manx Grand Prix Organisers have announced it was rider Garry Broughton who was involved in the red flag incident during yesterday evening's qualifying. 

The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit is currently marking Rainbow Baby Week, which raises awareness about pregnancy after losing a child. 

The government has finished building a new £3.3 million Sexual Assault Referral Centre. 

A rider who crashed during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix has now been released from hospital. 

Police are reminding people not to enter closed roads during racing, after reports of someone crossing the course at St Ninian's. 

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company says its crew and engineers are still investigating the technical incident from this morning.

The Isle of Man Post Office has said today's postal services have been affected after the Manxman's sailings were cancelled.

Manx Grand Prix rider James Walsh has shared an update following his crash on the opening night of qualifying.

A Manxman has come first in an 'extreme' triathlon.

The Roundhouse has revealed its new café tenants!

Douglas City Council and the Isle of Man police are urging cyclists to get off their bikes and walk through pedestrian zones.

A new booklet has been created to help protect sea-life around the Island.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has given an update on this morning's technical 'incident'.

A road in Douglas is having emergency works due to a gas leak.

The Steam Packet Company has cancelled today's Manxman sailings due to an 'incident'.

Coastguards were called out in the early hours of this morning for a medical transfer.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet says it is currently dealing with an incident involving the Manxman.

A new application has been made for 11 homes in Marown.

Last night's first Manx Grand Prix qualifying session was stopped after a red flag incident just 10 minutes in.

Police have reported a second drone flying over the TT course in as many days.

Police say a local man nearly lost his boat this morning, after its ropes were tampered with. 

The family behind the Island's much loved 'sunflower field' in Bride are donating £1,000 to charity.

Milntown Estate has announced it'll stop serving breakfasts from September.

Overnight works are planned at the Island's airport next week, which may cause a disturbance for the surrounding areas.

Manx Care says the waiting list for mental health services has been halved.