Isle of Man News

A second series of a BBC drama will follow the money from one of the UK's biggest ever robberies as it's laundered through the Isle of Man.

The government's wage bill has risen by almost 31 per cent in the past five years, according to figures from Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.

If you were prepared to brave the seas in a longboat tonight, you can now stay warm and dry instead.

Manx National Heritage will find out later if its plans for a new Laxey Wheel visitor entrance can go ahead.

The Mountain Road is set to reopen at 4.30pm tomorrow after emergency repair work.

Onchan MHK Rob Callister says he's appalled poles for 20mph signs are being put up as a public consultation continues.

A woman's asking for the return of a magnet after she lost it clearing rubbish from a river in the west of the Island.

What permissions were sought before police videos depicting racing crashes were shared online?

Two men will appear in court this week as they appeal their conviction and sentence for rape.

Manx Care says it spent almost £489,000 on post last year.

With children heading back to school this morning, the Department of Education, Sport and Culture says support will be in place for those affected by the death of a teenager in Ramsey.

Four riders injured during this year's TT are all said to be in stable conditions as they continue to be treated.

Footpaths in the south of the Island have reopened after unexploded ordnance was found at the weekend.

The Mountain Road remains shut this morning after a vehicle fire at the Gooseneck.

A UK energy company says it'll help make the TT greener in future.

If you've spotted a baby bird, don't take it home with you!

The Island's information commissioner says almost 5,000 people were affected by data breaches last year.

The chair of Castletown commissioners says the local authority will drop a plan to close the town's square to traffic all year round instead of just summer.

TT organisers say the Senior TT has been called off.

The Steam Packet Company says the number of passengers coming to the TT has risen by almost 17 per cent in the past six years.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to after a theft.

The Tynwald commissioner for administration says there's no evidence of corruption at a local authority in an ongoing row between a resident and the board.

TT organisers say they're still hopeful of running today's Senior TT this evening.

A series of films in the south of the Island will help mark Pride Month celebrations.

Douglas Council says it doesn't have the money or powers to help save the Island's Family Library.

Organisers say today's Senior race is facing another delay.

A rider who hit a bird during yesterday's superstock race has been discharged from hospital, while two other racers continue to be treated.

Douglas Council says it'll spend £35,000 replacing nearly 40 trees in Willaston which were left unsafe after Storm Eowyn in January.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an incident in Douglas last night.

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they'd like to speak to over thefts from a landmark café on the TT course.

It's the final day of racing at TT 2025 - and poor weather means a delay of two hours to the schedule.

Hotels and other accommodation providers could be forced to impose a Biospehere levy on guests, if a Ramsey MHK gets his way.

The Crowe brothers have won today's sidecar race.

Dean Harrison has won the second superstock race of TT 2025.

Amazon MGM Studios has announced it's picked up both a movie and TV series based on the TT.

The Mountain Road will close at 11am this morning after wet surfaces meant a delay to racing.

TT organisers say there's a one-hour delay to today's racing programme.

The Mountain Road has shut this morning after a crash.

Did roadshows featuring ministers actually change anything?

Bus Vannin is asking you to park sensibly tonight if you're planning on watching the Red Arrows.

A YouTuber from the Isle of Man has posted footage online as he explores the ruins of Summerland.

The government says the number of people living on low incomes on the Island remains 'notable'.

Ramsey's looking for a new commissioner - and you can pick nomination papers up from today.

How many people who haven't lived on the Island long enough have been allowed to claim benefits?

Peel sees traditional TT entertainment later, with a huge motorcycle show.

The Steam Packet's performance during TT is due to be questioned in the House of Keys at its next sitting - just days after the festival ends.

A TT racer's joked about forming a new team with Peter Hickman - after both posted photos of themselves with black eyes following race incidents.

Two cruise ships will be making stops in Manx waters today.

One of the highlights of TT entertainment takes place in the skies over the Island later.

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.

Can you help a lost pigeon find its way home?

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.

Do you enjoy fixing and tinkering? A new project could use your help.

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.

Could snow days soon mean  a normal day of learning with Island schools?

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.

Does your motorbike deserve a photoshoot in one of the Island's most Instagrammable spots?

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.

Don't spoil your TT visit by ending up with a hefty healthcare bill!

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.