Isle of Man News

The government has issued a warning after more than half a dozen people on Island needed medical attention after suspected ketamine use. 

Malew Commissioners have agreed not to raise this year's rates.

A Douglas North MHK wants to know if the Island's services can support a population of 100,000.

A drug-driver who was over the legal limit for cannabis has been banned from the roads for two year

That's the question on the lips of Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover.

Braddan Parish Commissioners have announced a rise in rates.

The Island's Post Office has appointed Ellan Vannin Fuels to provide postal services in Kirk Michael.

A local golfer will become the first Manx player to compete on the Ladies European Tour.

Isle of Man Transport has received an increasing number of complaints about people smoking or vaping on buses.

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A local charity has been awarded a grant towards hosting warm space events.

Port St Mary Commissioners has raised its rates for the next financial year by nine per cent.

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The Manx Nature Show will be running from later this month, featuring displays from local environmental groups. 

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Police are appealing for information after a gearbox was stolen from a property in Baldrine.

Arbory and Rushen Commissioners has raised its rates for the next financial year by 10.2 per cent.

The Police Federation of the Isle of Man 'would welcome' a conversation with government about pay and conditions. 

The Emergency Department at Noble's Hospital didn't meet safe staffing levels in any month last year. 

A man caught driving a van with numerous dangerous faults was also under the influence of drugs, a court’s heard.

Braddan Commissioners have applied for planning permission to install a play area at its leisure facility in Strang.

A man will stand trial in March as he faces allegations of assaulting police.

Ramsey Commissioners has raised its rates for the next financial year by 4.9 per cent.

Isle of Man Bank is warning the public of a scam doing the rounds on Island.

Police are looking for witnesses after a man was seen shouting at members of the public in Douglas.

A government committee is set to receive evidence from the Manx Utilities Authority on a range of topics next week.

A leisure centre being built in Braddan is due to be completed in August.

A man who sent threatening messages to his girlfriend before going to her house with a knife has been jailed.

Douglas Council has set its rate for the next financial year.

A number of overnight hospital patients have had to be cared for in the Emergency Department at Noble's due to lack of bed capacity.

A woman will be sentenced in March after admitting eight counts of benefit fraud.

A former Ramsey pub could be converted into 10 apartments.

Police are warning of a scam email showing the Isle of Man Constabulary insignia.

22 arrests, 54 kilos of Cannabis, 5 vehicles and a quarter of a million pounds were seized during the Island's 'Operation Artemis'.

A court’s heard a soldier who went AWOL from his unit in the UK will be collected by army police.

Douglas Council received 79 reports of fly tipping in 2022.

A local charity hopes to raise £20,000 to install more public access defibrillators on Island.

A man’s been remanded in custody as he awaits trial over an allegation he assaulted his girlfriend.

Police are investigating after a home was damaged in the north of the Island.

Tanya August-Hanson hopes to retain her seat on the Island's Legislative Council.

Onchan District Commissioners says the decision to increase its rates has been made because of ‘rising costs’.

A grant from the Manx Lottery Trust will help an organisation to raise awareness of Manx activist Sophia Goulden.

Ballasalla Medical Centre has decided to formally hand back its contract at the end of July.

Tonight’s Ben-my-Chree sailings will depart as scheduled.

There will be a delay to the arrival of the Steam Packet’s new vessel to Manx waters. 

Manx Telecom says its 'aware' of an issue currently affecting fixed line and Broadband services around the Island.

A man accused of dealing heroin, cocaine and cannabis has been committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

Port Erin Commissioners have announced a 9% rise in rates.

Posters have been put up around Arbory and Rushen, designed by children , to encourage residents to avoid having a ‘stinky street’.

A man accused of stealing hundreds of parcels worth around £10,000 has been committed to stand trial in the Island’s higher court.

Emergency Services rescued a woman who had fallen into a river at the weekend.

Hundreds of school children have started training for the Manx Youth Games, set to take place later this year.

Onchan Commissioners say they will ‘move forward together’ after complaints from board members about other members’ conduct.

Bird flu restrictions on Island have been lifted after no new cases were found this month.

"I appreciate the potential of the TT Funfair not returning to the Island may be disappointing for some."

The £2 cap on local bus fares on will continue until the end of March.

Some sailings tomorrow night could be disrupted or called off ahead of forecast poor weather.

A man who’s admitted dodging £1 million of VAT will be sentenced by the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

There needs to be a 'more strategic view' given to food security across government.

How will the government mark the 50th anniversary of the Summerland fire?

Two men have appeared in court over fraud and theft charges alleged to involve more than £778,000.

It's been confirmed the Island's 999 system went ‘offline’ for a 'short period of time' yesterday morning.

The current consultation on school uniforms in secondary schools is set to be discussed in the House of Keys tomorrow.

Police are asking for the public's help to track down a UK registered van.

Peel Commissioner Mike Wade has resigned from his role on the board.

The Island's Hospice has been gifted a grant to install a new boiler.

A byelaw questionnaire organised by Peel Commissioners has revealed residents in Peel wouldn’t be in favour of giving dogs more access to Peel Beach.

The Island's beach cleaning charity is heading to Port Erin today.

Could the Island's minimum wage be on the rise later this year?

Diane Kelsey has been nominated for election to the Legislative Council.

A small shark that was tagged on the Isle of Man has been recaptured off the coast of France. 

The government has shared an update on progress at the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool.

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Airline Flybe has gone into administration and 'ceased trading.'

Rates in Castletown are to rise by 14 per cent.

The Mountain Road from Lhenaney Road to the bungalow has re-opened following a crash this morning.

TT organisers say they've found 'several sections' of the Mountain Road that need work prior to this year's races.

The closure of Ronaldsway Airport last summer due to a 'suspicious package' will be discussed in the House of Keys. 

A local charity is holding an art event outdoors this weekend.

Ramsey’s North Beach has now been given ‘bathing’ status.

Almost £100,000 has been spent so far on plans for the proposed new Castle Rushen High School development. 

There's still time to apply to take part in this year's Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival.

Those who fly tip on Island could face a fine of up to £5,000.

A time caspule - dated all the way back from 1905 - has been brought in to the Manx Museum.

A car ended up on its roof following a collision on the Mountain Road earlier today.

Local charity - Manx Wildlife Trust - has been counting wallabies on Island using thermal imaging. 

More than 1,100 suspicious emails were flagged to the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance in November and December last year. 

The Mountain Road has been closed from Ramsey to the Bungalow following a collision. 

Local churches have responded to the proposed Assisted Dying Bill, saying they 'do not support any changes to the law.'

Police are appealing for information after a wheel was stolen from a trailer parked in Balthane Industrial Estate.

The Home of Rest for Old Horses has set up a Just Giving Page to raise funds for a new oven.

The government's Domestic Events Fund has contributed towards more than 160 individual events between November and March.

Those interested in taking part in this year's Parish Walk only have until the end of the month to claim a discount.

A new company has been appointed as the 'official merchandise supplier' for the Island's TT races.

Hospice at Home is celebrating 25 years of fundraising, and aims to achieve its highest annual total this year. 

Police are looking to find a young woman who is currently missing.

A goat that was rescued and brought in to the MSPCA last October, has recently become a Mum.

A man accused of having sex with a 14 year old girl has been committed to stand trial in the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

A school in the south of the Island could be getting a new play area.

Ramsey is in a state of ‘flux’ following business closures in the northern town.

Police in the west of the Island are asking for the community's help after damage was caused to a football pitch.

A local school is looking for writers to create original texts in the Manx language.

Police are appealing for information after a child's Scooter was stolen from a primary School.

A local arts charity has appointed a new director.

The Island's Health Minister is assuring people local GP practices are 'safe places to receive care'.

A businessman accused of a multimillion pound fraud as he tried to buy an airline and airport is to fight his committal to the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

Braddan Parish Commissioners has called the Department of Infrastructure’s highway charter ‘pie in the sky’.

The Island's Football Association is expanding its Women and Girls’ Development team to include two new roles.

A local charity dedicated to supporting those affected by addiction has announced a new Chairman.

A man who smashed his mother’s house up with an axe has been remanded in custody.

Over £47,000 has been awarded for warm spaces initiatives since October 2022.

The cyclist and his wife, Peta, were at their home in Ongar, Essex, in November 2021 when intruders broke into the property and stole two Richard Mille watches worth a total of £700,000.

Out of 13 local GP surgeries on Island - only one met all standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

The chairman of a local charity is aiming to walk or run 50,000m of altitude over this year to raise money.

A man who smashed his girlfriend’s home up, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage in front of her and her young son, will spend two years on probation.

An iconic motorcycle has roared back to life as the Manx Museum prepares to open its new TT Gallery.

A mobility healthcare equipment day is being held today in Braddan.

A man’s been told he’ll have to observe a curfew after he admitted breaching his bail.

Every question in tomorrow's House of Keys sitting is set to be asked by one MHK.

The bowling clubhouse at Onchan Park could be replaced by a larger log cabin.

The body of a deceased male has been found.

A 78-year-old man is still missing from the Douglas area.

The Isle of Man Post Office will be seeking expressions of interest from next week for a new Sub Postmaster in Peel.

Police in the North of the Island are appealing for information relating to a vandalised memorial bench.

A local community club is holding an open day next week, for those who might be interested in joining.

The Island's most popular baby names for 2022 have been revealed.

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Peel Commissioners has raised its rates for the next financial year.

Police are urging residents to look out for a missing person from Douglas.

The CEO of Isle of Man Energy - Jo Cox - says she expects a tariff review which could lead to a drop in gas prices on Island.

A new concept dubbed the '20-minute-neighbourhood' could be coming to the Island.

A fundraiser has been set up to help a local family following a barn fire last week.

Garff Commissioners is ‘frustrated’ there is no development to the sewage treatment plant for its residents.

A local charity has launched a project to support families struggling with the cost of living crisis.

The government has launched a series of videos to showcase the Island's underwater life.

Six months of works in Jurby will start next month to strengthen water supplies in the area. 

'The Peggy' is set to return to Castletown by September 2025.

The Mountain Road has re-opened, but police are urging people to be sensible and drive to conditions.

The Island's Office of Fair Trading says it's working with Isle of Man Energy to resolve billing issues.

Supermarket trolleys, parts of a pram and remains of three tents were some of the items found on a riverbank by a local charity.

Police are appealing for information after a collision involving multiple vehicles earlier this week.

A former student at the Island's college has landed a role in the world of motorsport.

A local Golf club has been targeted by vandals in the last few weeks.

Onchan District Commissioners spent £8,500 on legal advice concerning member's conduct in just over a year.

Manx Telecom is warning customers of a scam doing the rounds on Island.

Police are warning of icy conditions on the roads this morning.

Data from Manx Care shows there has been an increase in activity across all urgent and emergency care services.

One of the Island's most historic builidngs has officially been sold.

The Mountain Road will remain closed until at least 4.30pm tomorrow.

A local charity that helps those impacted by addiction has launched a new project for its clients this winter.

Local TT rider Nathan Harrison has signed with Honda Racing UK for this year’s races.

If your child starts primary school this year - you're reminded to register them before the end of the month.

Three teams of students from the Isle of Man Code Club have made it to this year's CyberCenturion National Finals. 

A man who borrowed his grandmother’s car but rolled it over has admitted he wasn’t insured to drive it.

The Island's government is asking for the public's help to improve its gender identity services.

Douglas Borough Council is introducing a new play policy for its current, and future, play areas.

The weather warning for wintry showers and ice has now been downgraded from amber to yellow.

The team at Civil Defence have been 'vital' in supporting a local charity amid the adverse weather conditions.

A local group is helping those who get stuck in treacherous conditions across the Island.

Emergency Services had to be called out this morning after a crash saw two cars roll onto their roofs.

A fresh weather warning for snow and ice has been issued.

Bride Commissioners has cancelled tomorrow’s warm space due to the snow.

Bin rounds in Port St Mary and Onchan have been cancelled due to the road conditions.

Manx Care sites are experiencing 'critical staffing pressures' due to travel difficulties caused by the weather conditions.

A teenager has been committed to stand trial in the Court of General Gaol Delivery over allegations he took part in three arson attacks against the same family in a week.

Police in Peel are investigating a fail to stop collision near the Devil's Elbow.

The Isle of Man Post Office has confirmed there will be no deliveries taking place today.

The Department of Infrastructure is looking for a new Chief Officer.

Douglas Council has spent more than £2,515 on metal fencing surrounding the Spring Valley changing rooms.

'Clinical Navigators' will be placed within the Emergency Services Joint Control Room (ESJCR) to help determine whether an ambulance is needed. 

Schools and University College Isle of Man will be closed today due to travel difficulties, safety issues and the ongoing weather forecast.

There are a number of road closures across the Island due to the wintry weather conditions.

Her Majesty The Queen has died.