Isle of Man News

Douglas will be lit up in blue from today in support of the vital work of the Islands medical staff.

Pharmacies across the Island are changing their opening hours in the wake of the local COVID-19 outbreak.

Changes are being made for upcoming tax deadlines on Island in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Police in the South are urging people to park responsibly around the Island.

Changes are being made to the way expectant mums are cared for to reduce the risk of infection from Coronavirus.

Motorists are being told their vehicles must still be roadworthy if they're having to travel.

Damage caused at an Island train station is being investigated by Police.

We're being asked not to try and approach tram horses currently out in the fields.

Local authorities in the South of the Island are asking residents to compost their garden waste as much as possible.

One of the Island's coal suppliers has been allowed to re-open.

Thieves have targeted a local farmer's veg stall. 

An inmate has been found dead in the Island's Prison.

Parking on the walkway at Douglas Promenade has been suspended.

This years Harbour2Harbour Walk has been cancelled amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

A mental health charity is starting a new initiative today to help people meet and talk online whilst many are self-isolating.

Tynwald is set to convene again later today.

Island firefighters are urging residents not to burn any waste they have.

Dog owners will still be allowed to walk their pets on Peel beach, according to commissioners in the town.

University College Isle of Man has announced it's had to cancel a number of key talks.

Island retailer, Shoprite, is asking customers to consider shopping later in the day.

Police are asking the public to remain guarded against phone scams at this difficult time.

The Islands bring banks have now been closed until further notice.

The leader of Douglas Council says the authority cannot afford to cancel business rates during the coronavirus pandemic.

This year's Laa Columb Killey has been cancelled.

Ballasalla post office will shut for good from today.

The Steam Packet has created a webpage to answer some of its most frequently asked questions.

We're being asked to fly our Manx flags outside our houses in a symbol of unity against Coronavirus.

A driver who crashed his car on the Mountain Road earlier today has been arrested for drink driving.

Local authorities on the Island say they won’t evict anyone who can’t pay rent due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Islands patient transfer service will continue despite the lockdown of the Islands borders.

A teenager has been arrested after abuse was directed towards staff at an Island supermarket.

A man charged with resisting police and disorderly behaviour at the hospital will appear in court again next month.

There will be an extra Tynwald sitting today.

A local charity is offering mental health support via Facebook.

Firefighters are reminding people to park responsibly whilst they're at home self-isolating.

A 59 year old man from Wales was arrested today after breaching emergency covid powers. 

Car parks in Douglas will now be free of charge.

People are being asked to come together tonight to pay tribute to the vital work of frontline medical staff during the Coronavirus outbreak.

A man has been arrested for being disruptive and abusive outside Tesco's in Douglas.

Curragh's Wildlife Park can still connect people to nature.

This year's Easter Bunny Train services have been cancelled.

An Island library is hoping to start online storytime sessions for young children and families self-isolating.

Marks and Spencer is limiting the number of people allowed in its store at any one time.

A new website is helping residents find which pubs and resturants are now doing deliveries.

All kerbside recycling collections in Douglas have now been suspended.

A man will be sentenced next month after admitting trying to have cocaine and cannabis sent to him through the post.

A man who’s alleged to thrown a brick through a glass door in the middle of the night while carrying a weapon will appear in court again next month.

Police are appealing for information after a car was damaged Douglas last weekend.

There are no plans right now to shut public parks in Castletown.

Play and recreation areas in Port Erin have closed but public parks remain open for the time being.

The Island's Family Library in Douglas is aiming to continue some of its services despite being closed.

Any residents currently off-Island need to plan carefully for returning home amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

An extraordinary sitting of Tynwald will take place today with proposals to keep emergency powers to help tackle Coronavirus in force.

Hospice Isle of Man is closing all stores except Hospice Warehouse and suspending its fundraising and community events.

Measures are being put in place at the Islands meat plant to make sure it can cope with demand.

Easyjet has confirmed from tonight it will cancel all flights between the Island and the UK,

Any patients with minor injuries are now being asked to be seen at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.

Will leisure staff on zero-hour contracts get financial support?

Port Erin Commissioners have released more images of the proposed development of the Cosy Nook cafe.

Douglas Borough Council is trialing new vehicles aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

The Millennium Bridge in Douglas will be subject to more night time closures this week.

The body of a 39-year-old woman was found in woodland earlier today.

Public disabled toilets in Port Erin have had to be closed after they were damaged by vandals.

An Island charity helping people with Type 1 Diabetes has now had a re-brand.

Police are appealing for information following a car being damaged in Douglas.

Motorists are being reminded a section of a busy road in Douglas will be closed tomorrow.

Taxis will no longer pick people up from Ronaldsway Airport.

Shoprite is joining other retailers in giving priority shopping time for vulnerable people amid mass panic-buying on Island.

A man’s been remanded in custody as he faces charges of possessing a knife and an air weapon.

A Tynwald committee will continue its inquiry into the future of the Isle of Man Post Office today.

What's been done to help and support elderly and vulnerable people amid the Coronavirus pandemic?

Police will begin patrols on the Island's highways to make sure vehicles are being safe around cyclists.

This year's Manx Music, Speech, and Dance Festival has been called off.