Isle of Man News

The Ben-my-Chree arrived back on Island tonight, after a treacherous near six hour journey.

Sailings tomorrow and Monday may be cancelled.

A new purpose-built complex for the Island's Civil Defence marks 'a new chapter for the organisation'.

One person is waking up in the cells this morning having been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, 

A Douglas man’s appeared in court to deny eight charges arising from a crash in the capital in May.

An MHK wants to discuss the Island's new five-day letter deliveries system.

Practices in the Isle of Man fishing industry is on an MHK's agenda for the next sitting of Tynwald.

A man who rowed with his girlfriend’s parents in the early hours of the morning has admitted resisting police officers who were called to the scene.

The Island's first remembrance service for Organ Donor families will be held this weekend in Douglas.

The board of the Southern Swimming Pool in Castletown is opposed to plans for a new sports facility at King William’s College.

A piece of Viking treasure has been found on the Isle of Man.

Should Strand Street be a smoke-free zone?

The Eastern Area Plan inquiry report has been published today.

Manx actor Samantha Barks will play a starring role in a West End production of Disney sensation Frozen.

A Ramsey teenager’s narrowly avoided going to jail after a crime spree that saw her steal cars, wine, potatoes and money as well as attack a woman in the street.

A Douglas man’s appeared in court charged with making nuisance telephone calls, wasting police time and trying to breach an alcohol ban six times.

The Island's Civil Defence is now being headquartered at a new purpose-built facility.

The education of children who're in the care of the Department of Health and Social Care will be under the spotlight next week.

A crackdown on parking at Noble's Hospital is coming into force from today.

Complaints made to the government will be a subject of discussion in this months Tynwald sitting.

Island GPs will gather for their last quarterly education session later this month.

Douglas Council has unveiled its list of sites to recycle your Christmas tree.

The Treasury Minister has confirmed around 70 per cent of customers affected by a delay in benefits payments have received their money.

A former sports coach has been jailed for indecently assaulting three boys.

A local charity is offering a helping hand to those who aren't receiving benefit payments today.

A 'significant' number of people due to receive benefits payments today have not had the money paid into their accounts.

A proposal by Island charity Beach Buddies at an international conference is to be rolled out in 120 countries.

The Post Office is warning people of fraud letters being sent to the Island.

The Island's Infrastructure Minister says the new layout on Lezayre Road in Ramsey is 'working well'.

A former motorcycle trials rider will be taking part in this year's 'Santa on a Bike'.

Police have issued a message after dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour involving young people.

The Patient Transfer office is moving from its current base in Noble’s Hospital to Crookall House in Douglas.

A commissioner says if 16-year-olds are able to vote for politicians, they should at least be able to become politicians.

DEFA is increasing patrols at Christmas tree sites following an incident of vandalism and theft from a plantation.

Isle of Man Transport has been nominated for two awards by British Trams Online.

Two local women are heading to the North West of England to help those who're living on the streets this winter.

The Ruby Clery lifeboat is to leave its home of 27 years this evening to be stationed in the North of the Island.

Two commissioners in Port St Mary have resigned, due to the ‘unacceptable’ conduct of some colleagues, and over frustrations with central government.

A court’s heard a Douglas teenager is alleged to have terrified a householder with a knife and nunchucks after throwing a brick through a glass door in the middle of the night.

A man accused of strangling his family’s pet spaniel will appear in court again on Christmas Eve.

Automatic number-plate recognition cameras have caught 62 drivers without valid road tax.

'Ramsey Rocket' Conor Cummins is helping to support the constabulary's anti drink-drive campaign this year.

The chief minister has confirmed Meary Veg will be used to plant 85,000 trees on the Isle of Man.

Douglas Borough Council's partnership with a local charity will help build communities across the borough.

Police are asking people buying things online to stay vigilant following reports of fraud this week.

The Island's Chief Secretary will be quizzed by a standing committee of Tynwald next week.

Applications for the Island's 2020 Step Programme have now opened.

The bottom of Broadway will be closed from today.

For the first time ever - a newborn dolphin has been documented in Manx waters.

Enforcement of new parking laws at Noble's Hospital will come into force later this week.

MHK's meet once more today with the likes of school meals and free buses on Douglas Promenade on the agenda.

Police are investigating after a large amount of home heating fuel was stolen from the Foxdale area.

Could you help look after seal pups which end up on the Islands beaches?

What do you think of Hospice Isle of Man?

With Christmas fast approaching, firefighters are asking people to make sure their decorations are in good working order.

The DOI is planning work to enforce speed limits on a highway in Marown later this month.

A local charity will present research in Barcelona next week.

Will you give the gift of listening this Christmas?

Coastguards came to the rescue of a person in difficulty near Castletown bay.

It's Cyber Monday today, and officials want to make sure residents stay safe when buying online.

An MHK wants to know more about the effects of a new layout for a busy road in Ramsey.

How much of the Islands national income is derived from E-gaming?

Police are appealing for information over damage caused to a car in Douglas.

A Port Erin guest house wants to open up its restaurant to the public.

If you're looking to get involved in next years Parish Walk you can now get yourself signed up.

Douglas Borough Council is giving away 2,000 ash tree whips for residents and community groups.

24-hour temporary traffic lights are in place on a section of road in Laxey for the next few days.

Ratepayers will likely see their bills increase next year due to a planned rise in gate fees at the Island’s energy from waste plant.

Who advises how healthy our children's school meals are?

Making sure a new Steam Packet vessel meets the needs of all types of passengers is a top priority.

What progress has been made with using automated number plate recognition technology?

The Manannan will be settling in Isle of Man waters this winter.

Health officials are reaching out to residents to make sure they stay fit and well this winter.

A pub in the North of the Island is hoping to accommodate TT visitors once more.

The festive season has officially got underway at Ronaldsway Airport.

A weather warning for ice has been issued, for the second day in a row.

Today marks the start of the Police's drink drive campaign.

At least one person has been killed and multiple people injured in a suspected terror attack around London Bridge.

 It's understood a man armed with a knife has attacked people on London Bridge.

A driver has been fined more than £100 for an unroadworthy tyre.

This mornings Ben-my-Chree service to Heysham has had to turn around and head back to the Island.

A Douglas man’s been spared a jail term after assaulting and resisting police officers.

A Douglas man accused of a string of motoring offences will appear in court again in December.

What do you think of the Steam Packet Company?

A weather warning for ice remains in place until later this morning.

The free bus services on Douglas Promenade will be discussed next week.

What's happened since the government pledged a tree would be planted for every person on the Isle of Man?

Officials have been impressed with people's ideas to make Island homes more energy efficient.

A new children's adventure playground could be coming to Douglas early next year.

A business on the Isle of Man has raised thousands for a local charity.

Work to create a new facility for sick and injured birds is making progress.

A weather warning for ice will come into force later today.

A local woman is offering free eyebrow treatments for those who have undergone cancer treatment.

Could you give 'Whisky' and 'Coffee' a forever home?

Motorists are being reminded the Millennium Bridge in Douglas will close again overnight.

Police are reminding dog owners to keep their pets under control whilst on someone else's land or property.

It's hoped around 40,000 trees will be planted on Island next year.

Two petitioners will give evidence to a Tynwald committee later today.

Two local primary schools have been hit by a bout of sickness.

The man who’s served as clerk to three authorities in the north of the Island for almost half a century will step down next year.

A Christmas 'Festival of Trees' is returning to the North of the Island.

The Island's Sporting and Dining Club has raised more than £100,00 for local charities.

Would you like to learn guitar for free?

A popular drinking spot in Douglas will be closing its doors for good in 2020.

Christmas pudding, Mince pie, Gingerbread, Candy Cane and Snowflake are just some of the ice cream flavours you can try as the festive season approaches!

If your child isn't 100 per cent, keep them off school.

The Millenium Bridge in Douglas will close later today for 'emergency work'.

A nine-year-old girl who's overcome major health challenges has raised nearly £13,000 for the Children's Ward at Noble's Hospital.

An 18 year old’s been warned to change his ways or face spending a significant fraction of his life in prison.

A court’s heard a 60 year old woman defrauded the taxpayer out of almost £16,000 in benefits over more than a year.

Another Onchan commissioner has come forward to say a fellow member of the authority tried to intimidate him and influence his vote.

The Post Office has confirmed changes to pensions near Christmas.

Proposed changes to the election system would 'put the voter at the heart of the process'.

Construction work has begun on the new Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool.

Always wipe data from old devices before you move them on.

The amount of trees the government has planted on Island since 2015 is over double the amount have been felled.

Island charity Beach Buddies is celebrating reaching a volunteering milestone.

Could you help out a furry feline this Christmas?

Could you be lucky enough to be given a 'fixed Gelato notice'?

A weather warning for coastal overtopping comes into force later this evening.

An injured blackbird may able to walk again - thanks to special shoes.

A Douglas councillor is concerned steps taken to tackle parking problems around Noble’s Park may cause residents further frustration.

A weather warning for minor coastal overtopping will come into force later today.

Local residents have voted in favour of the former Castletown police station being preserved and accessible to the public.

MHKs meet again this morning with the likes of water quality standards and TV licences on the agenda.

Garff Commissioners says it fears for the future of Laxey Post Office following the approval of a new postal strategy.

What do you think of the Island's election process?

£1,000 has been raised to help a local charity look after Odin - an injured Raven.

More than 150 trees were planted across the Island at the weekend.

It's hoped a small but popular cafe on the Manx Electric Railway will open next year.

Island firefighters have raised more than £1,200 for an important cause.

A year-long series of events will be held on Island next year to honour nurses and midwives.

A local retailer is giving one lucky person the chance to win a mystical creature.

Police are warning people not to illegally dump rubbish.

Police say reports that the Pubwatch scheme couldn't continue because of data protection legislation are incorrect.

An off-Island company is to carry out the independent review of last months Laxey floods.

TV licences on Island will be discussed at the next House of Keys sitting tomorrow.

Police believe damage to two cars on a street in Peel may have been a 'deliberate act of vandalism'.

Temporary work permits in the hospitality sector will be discussed by Island politicans tomorrow.

The divestment of fossil fuels will be discussed at a public meeting in the Island capital this evening.

Petitioners are due to appear before a standing committee of Tynwald later this week.

Motorists are being reminded works are beginning on the main Douglas to Peel road today.

Keep your eyes peeled for an ice cool creation coming to Douglas next week.

A six-year fundraising project at the Groudle Glen Railway has been nominated for a national award.