Isle of Man News

Dog walkers are being urged to keep their animals under control after deadly attacks on sheep in the north of the Island.

A man has been taken to hospital following a collision last night.

How can people without bank accounts collect benefits if they don't live near a post office?

Would you like to be part of a men's netball team, here on Island?

A Port Erin pub worker who’s alleged to have assaulted a colleague will appear in court again next month.

The transformation of the Private Patients Unit (PPU) will be discussed by MHK's next week.

A court’s heard a man assaulted one police officer, used threatening language to another and possessed cannabis on Christmas Eve.

Rates in Braddan are to go up by two pence in the pound following a decision by local commissioners.

A new service has been launched by authorities for anyone looking to report cyber crime.

A specialist team from the UK has safely removed a 'suspicious package' discovered at Post Office Headquarters yesterday morning.

The counter at Post Office Headquarters has re-opened following an evacuation yesterday.

Dense fog at Ronaldsway Airport this morning is disrupting flights to and from the Island.

A beloved village shop and post office in the heart of the Sulby community is set to shut in March.

Numerous flights to and from the Island today have been either cancelled or are facing delays.

Police will increase patrols in certain areas to cut out anti-social driving.

Manx farmers are part of the solution to tackling climate change and not the problem.

Two parishes in the South of the Island will become one later this year.

Members of three teaching unions will meet next week to discuss the next steps in their dispute with the Department of Education, Sport & Culture.

The inquest into the death of a man from Kirk Michael will reconvene this afternoon.

Pop-up beer tents during TT will now be able to operate for slightly longer.

An international publication has recognised the important work of a popular Island organisation.

There are just a few days left to claim a discount on your Parish Walk entry.

The Post Office expects to receive airmail as normal tomorrow morning.

Ben-my-Chree forced to return to Douglas

The Post Office Headquarters will remain closed until further notice.

A 'suspicious' package has resulted in an evacuation at Post Office Headquarters in Douglas this morning. 

Post won't be delivered to certain areas of the Island today due to the evacuation at Post Office Headquarters this morning.

Staff at Post Office Headquarters in Douglas have been evacuated from the building this morning.

Tynwald has unanimously supported a report into the Islands plan to tackle climate change.

An extra £8million in funding has been approved for the Islands health service.

A man who grabbed his wife by the throat and pinned her against a wall before breaking a police officer’s finger has escaped an immediate prison term.

A court’s heard police found packages of heroin worth thousands of pounds soaked in body fluids at a house in Onchan.

Tynwald will reconvene this morning to resume its first sitting of the year.

Be aware of traditional con artists and not just threats online.

The infrastructure minister claims the number of those waiting for public sector homes has reduced by two thirds in the last seven years.

The inquest into the death of a man from Douglas is due to take place this afternoon.

The Mountain Road will no longer close this weekend.

The Island's annual service to remember victims of the holocaust will take place this weekend.

The Manx SPCA is looking for charity shop volunteers.

Need a pint of milk, but in your onesie? A local garage has your back.

A series of traffic calming measures have been proposed by the Department of Infrastructure to slow cars through Kirk Michael.

Could an all-Island speed limit be introduced?

More teachers on Island have voted strongly in favour of industrial action.

School headteachers on Island have voted in favour of industrial action.

Free school meals, affordable housing and the future of sub-post offices will all be discussed in Tynwald this week.

Acts of criminal damage on vehicles in the Island capital are being investigated by Police.

What did you think of the anti drink-drive campaign over the festive period?

A parent-led campaign to help children with Type 1 Diabetes has smashed its fundraising target.

Homes in the Spring Valley estate in Douglas could soon be receiving a major facelift, courtesy of the local council.

Nearly 300 trees have been planted at Sulby Glen as part of ongoing efforts from a local group.

A retired Greyhound has found her forever home on the Isle of Man.

The Islands Health Department has appointed a new Interim Chief Executive Officer.

The Islands fire service was called out yesterday following a fire at a flat in Douglas.

A football club in the South of the Island is appealing for information after vandals targeted its facilities.

The reforms to the Islands healthcare service will be under the spotlight in Tynwald this week.

Ramsey commissioners have backed draft government proposals to place a flood wall along the town’s quayside.

Protection for the Island's retail industry will be brought up when Tynwald meets this week.

Police are looking into damage caused to several cars in Douglas yesterday morning.

Do you know a great nurse or midwife on the Isle of Man?

There's still time to have your say over a potential new schedule for this years TT.

Motorists are being reminded a section of the Mountain Road will close for several hours at the weekend.

Firefighters were mobilised to two crashes at Ballamodha this morning.

Anti-fur campaigners have been gathering outside a store in Douglas town centre today.

Police have confirmed a 43 year old man has died after falling From Chester street car park.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for ice on some of the Islands roads this morning.

A deal over pay for Manx teachers is being described as a 'historic achievement'.

Free school meals will be discussed by Tynwald when court members meet next week.

A pressure group has branded a review into the salaries of politicians a ‘missed opportunity’ to save public money.

What help and support is available for carers looking after relatives at homes?

A local charity is urging people to get in touch if they spot dolphins in Peel.

Police are appealing for information over a collision which took place in the Island's capital.

There are plans to make improvements at one of the Island's glens.

Police and ambulance staff are dealing with a 'serious' incident in the Island's capital.

An insurance broker on Island has been hit with a hefty penalty.

A ground-breaking ceremony has been held at the site of the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool.

A man who broke into a Douglas school and damaged a door has been ordered to do community service.

Four men from Pulrose have appeared in court charged with affray.

Firefighters were mobilised this morning to tackle a house fire in Douglas.

Changes are being proposed for practice sessions at this years Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

A union representing over 60 per cent of teachers on Island has agreed a deal in principle with the government over teachers pay.

Class A drugs have been seized in the South of the Island.

The future of sub-post offices across the Island will be discussed by Tynwald next week.

How many pensioners on Island are living solely off their state pension?

There's two weeks left for people to have their say over the future of the iconic TT scoreboards.

Police are looking into a spate of thefts from vehicles in Douglas.

Ramsey Town Commissioners will hold a 'Meet and Greet' session this weekend.

Police are investigating after a garage door was defaced in the south of the Island.

Douglas Council wants more say over how bins are stored in new buildings across the capital.

What advice would you give to someone being scammed?

Some drivers see a bird hit by a car, only to run over it again.

An Island cafe has been recognised as one of the UK's top 'bikers cafes' for 2020.

A warning has been issued for coastal overtopping this afternoon.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service has welcome three new firefighters.

Police are appealing for information as they investigate reports of an assault in Douglas last night.

Police say they've seen an influx of romance/catfish type scams.

A rare species of marine wildlife has been spotted in Manx waters for the first time in 181 years.

A Tynwald committee is asking for public views on the issue of grandparent's rights.

The independent review looking into last Octobers devastating floods in Laxey is expected to be completed in Spring.

Would you like to have your say on the future of postal services in Ballasalla?

Police officers have been visiting schools across the Island.

An annual Island charity event has now raised over £250,000 for bowel cancer research.

A backbench MHK says government performance would improve if the salary boost politicians receive for being a department member was scrapped.

Port St Mary Commissioners don't know where a dog ingested poison.

A dog has died after eating poison in the South of the Island.

A banned driver was caught by police drink-driving in an uninsured car which had only three tyres, a court’s heard.

A Port St Mary man will appear in court again later this month over a string of crimes he’s alleged to have committed just before Christmas.

A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping is in place across the Island.

Don't use your phone whilst driving.

Police are investigating after an incident of criminal damage to a car in the Island captial.

What did you think of last years colourful wallaby sculptures across the Isle of Man?

Garff Commissioners will write to the government and post office officials this week over the future of Laxey Post Office.

An Island football club aiming to compete in the UK leagues is on the hunt for a manager.

'On your Doorstep - One Big Weekend' will be returning to the Isle of Man.

Business secretary Andrea Leadsom said the government had reached an agreement to keep troubled airline Flybe operating.

The Isle of Man will feature in a new Pokémon game.

It's understood an emergency rescue package for Flybe will be discussed by the UK government today. 

The driver of a bin wagon involved in a collision in Douglas yesterday will be transferred to the UK for further treatment.

Popular band The Lightning Seeds will return to perform on the Isle of Man later this year.

More weather warnings are in place across the Isle of Man for today.

Criminal damage at a car park in Douglas is being investigated by authorities.

A report has been published looking into the possibility of creating a new deep-water berth at Douglas Harbour.

A Douglas high school is asking students to don green colours later this week to support those affected by the Australian bushfires.

The Manx Electric Railway is revelling in success after winning two national awards.

Police are appealing for help to identify a driver involved in an incident on the Mountain Road earlier this month.

Entries are now open for an Island event supporting serving and retired firefighters later this year.

An industrial facility in Braddan could be set for redevelopment.

Emergency services are currently dealing with a bin wagon which has blown over in the Island's capital.

A young Manx rider who enthralled spectators at last years Manx Grand Prix has now picked up a top UK accolade.

All schools across the Island will stay open past home time.

Curraghs Wildlife Park says it's very 'pleased' and 'relived' Kush the Red Panda is back safe and well.

A local primary school says you can collect your child early, if you so wish.

Numerous emergency road closures will be in place across the Island later today as Storm Brendan is set to batter Manx shores. 

Police investigating damage to a car in Braddan suspect the vehicle may have been intentionally targeted.

Disruption is expected for bus services today with Storm Brendan due to hit the Island.

Schools around the Island are open as normal today, as far as 3FM is currently aware.

Heysham sailings today have been called off as torrid weather is expected to hit the Island today.

Airline Flybe has been locked in survival talks in attempts to avoid its collapse.

Amber weather warnings are in place across the Island today as the effects of Storm Brendan are set to hit Manx shores.

There’ll be no speed bumps included in government’s plans to make the main road in Kirk Michael safer.

The Islands Fire Service was called out at the weekend to respond to a fire in Douglas.

Ramsey's social security operations are due to move from later this week.

A Tynwald committee looking into the loss of over £26million from the Media Development Fund is gathering more evidence this week.

Manx Wildlife Trust is calling on Douglas residents to help its cause.

Work to stop flooding on a busy Braddan road resumes today.

The Island's Post office will issue a set of four stamps to celebrate the Year of the 'R-a-t' later this month.

Drivers won't be able to park on Douglas Promenade from tonight.

Two amber weather warnings have been issued by Ronaldsway Met Office.

The morning and afternoon Heysham sailings tomorrow have been cast into doubt.

Kush - the notorious escape artist has been captured.

Seven Scottish fishermen who died in Manx waters will be remembered in a commomeration event this morning.