Isle of Man News

The race to be the Island's next chief minister will be a head-to-head battle.

The owner of one of the Island's most famous celebrity cats is asking for your memories after her beloved pet passed away.

A local authority in the east of the Island says it'll spend more than half a million pounds replacing broken streetlights.

The Steam Packet Company says its group operating profits rose by more than 70 per cent last year.

An Island website is collecting people's memories of one of the Island's worst ever disasters.

Groudle Glen Railways has announced the return of its Hop Tu Naa trains.

MHKs hoping to become the Island’s next Chief Minister have until midday today to put their names forward.

Rob Callister says he will not stand for Chief Minister after failing to secure enough support from the new House of Keys.

Manx parents are being encouraged to delay giving their children smartphones and access to social media through an Isle of Man initiative.

Tynwald could be set to ask the new Council of Ministers for its plans and priorities later this month.

Ronaldsway Met Office says September was the third-warmest on record.

Bus Vannin says a road closure in the west of the Island this week will mean some disruption for passengers.

Tens of thousands of leaflets will drop through letterboxes on the Isle of Man soon urging people to give up meat.

If you miss the 90s, there's a chance to relive classic tunes with a celebrity DJ in January.

The Steam Packet Company says the current estimated cost of the Manxman spending time in dry dock and undergoing repairs is around £5 million, but the bill will be covered from the company’s reserves.

Five new coins are being launched to celebrate one of Britain's best-known aircraft from World War 2.

Could you help lend a black Land Rover Defender for a Traitors themed event? 

If you're thinking of riding to glory next year, time's running out!

Two cocaine dealers who were jailed for more than 26 years will appear in court again this month as they appeal their sentences.

The Department of Infrastructure says it hopes changes in Douglas harbour will improve facilities for visiting sailors.

Noel Edmonds has been celebrating a special anniversary over the weekend.

A community initiative to help those struggling to make ends meet is appealing for help.

Bus Vannin's warning passengers of more possible disruption today.

A community project to restore a pier in the north is celebrating progress this Sunday! 

Manx National Heritage has announced its events to celebrate Hop Tu Naa. 

A cannabis café from Ramsey says it'll be coming to Douglas tonight.

A vigil will be held today for more than 10,000 children killed during the Gaza conflict.

If you love the great Manx outdoors, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it may have just the job for you!

Manx Utilities says it'll begin the next phase of a huge water mains replacement project next week.

There's a chance to own motorbikes ridden by two of the TT's greatest stars.

A busy road in Douglas will be one-way today as work gets underway on trees.

A town in the north is celebrating 20 years of its Farmers’ Market this weekend.

The second day of a large motorsport event gets underway today. 

The Department of Home Affairs is reminding event organisers to make the government aware of their plans ahead of upcoming events.

The National Sports Centre has issued a reminder about the rules in place at The Bowl.

The Treasury says applications for child benefits can now be made online. 

A new mural has been unveiled in Foxdale. 

Isle of Man Post Office says a branch in the south of the Island will open 30 minutes earlier on weekdays.

Bus Vannin's warning passengers about more possible disruption this weekend.

A pizza business which took over a much-loved café in the south of the Island says it's hoping to open its doors in December.

Bus Vannin says a number of its services will divert today because of a motorsport event.

96 per cent those involved in this year's Southern 100 say they'll be back! 

A bank which announced it was closing three Island cashpoints has applied for two replacement machines in the capital.

A woman's had her claim of sex discrimination against an Island pharmacy thrown out.

The clocks may go back later this month - but there's a surer sign winter's approaching for racing fans next week.

An event to prepare people for emergencies will take place in the north this month. 

The actor was spotted taking photos with fans on Douglas Promenade this morning.

A huge family festival is returning to the Villa Marina this weekend for its third year.

Tributes have been paid to former MHK and MLC George Waft, who has died aged 89.

A company has apologised after the government increased prices on smoking and vaping products today.

Police say a plantation in west of the Island will be busier than usual on Friday.

The number of babies born on the Island last month has been released.

It's doggy liberation day on the Island's beaches!

Loganair says it will run more flights from Ronaldsway to London Heathrow next month.

Can you help make sure a tough endurance event can go ahead this weekend?

A huge Hollywood star - and football club owner - is on the Island.

A company which hires beach huts in Peel says it's ended the season in the west with impeccable timing - after the tide washed over where its cabins had been!

Manx Care says it can't reveal how much it thinks a remote GP system might cost - because it's still out to tender.

Bus Vannin is celebrating a special anniversary today - it's 50 years after the Island's bus services were nationalised.

Manx National Heritage has applied for planning permission to replace windows on a newly-opened facility in the south of the Island.

A petition backing wind power for the Isle of Man has attracted more than 200 signatures.

Changes to public sector housing policy will come into effect today.

If your kettle feels cheaper to boil for a cuppa this morning, you're not alone.

Preparations are well underway for Patrick resident Tyson Fury ahead of his fight against Anthony Joshua this winter. 

A former bank in the south of the Island could be yours.

An historic dairy which could date back as much as 300 years could be brought back to its former glory.

Garff Commissioners are asking residents to report fly-tipping after a spate of incidents.

The rearranged Tough Mucka race is taking place this weekend.

Roads in the south of the Island will close this Friday for the Chris Kelly rally.

Manx Care says recent changes in its top management means its annual report will be late this year.

Deputy High Bailiff Christopher Arrowsmith won't have to give evidence in a case about social media posts, a court has ruled.

Two women have set up a Facebook page for their cat because people keep picking her up, thinking she's neglected or lost.

Injured racer Maria Costello has given an update from hospital in the UK.

Douglas Council's asking people to park sensibly, after one of its bin rounds couldn't collect rubbish this week.

A former MHK who missed out on a seat in Onchan in the election this month says his party's forming a new branch.

An election candidate is asking people to keep their eyes peeled for missing campaign signs.

Isle of Man Energy has issued advice for those struggling to pay heating bills as colder winter months approach.

Former Chief Minister Alf Cannan has been given a new post in the interim Council of Ministers.

Manx Missile Mark Cavendish has told an Australian magazine he's 'living the dream' since his retirement from cycling.

Spar Isle of Man says you should brace yourself if you smoke or vape this week.

The Department of Infrastructure says more promenades around the Island will be shut from the early hours of tomorrow morning. 

David Ashford has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Keys this afternoon.

The latest data from Manx Utilities shows the Island's reservoirs are still below their normal levels after a prolonged dry spell.

A road at the northern end of Douglas Promenade will shut in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a second warning about bad weather today.

An Island fireworks company has won a prestigious award in the UK.

Bad weather means bad news for heritage transport fans today.

Do you know a community hero living in the Islands capital? 

A German TV crew is visiting the Island to film a World War II documentary.

A yellow weather warning will be in place later today.

Newly-elected MHKs will have their first sitting of parliament today.

The Steam Packet Company has confirmed temporary changes to its November timetable ahead of Manxman’s return.

A new music-based care service has arrived on the Island. 

Representatives from international financial watchdog MONEYVAL have arrived on the Isle of Man.

Doctor appointments won't be available for an afternoon this week.

Firefighters from Peel and Douglas were called out after a blaze in the west of the Island last night.

Did you pinch a prized possession from a pub in the north of the Island? It wants it back!

If your children are urging you to help "catch 'em all" but you need a bit of help, there's an event for you tomorrow!

An Island gym is in the running for a prestigious award.

A cannabis club in Ramsey says it's closing down - although its founder says it's not the end of the road.

A Tynwald committee set up to look into poverty levels on the Island says the court should continue its work.

A musical inspired by a hit baking TV show is coming to the Isle of Man this November. 

Castletown commissioners say this year's summer closure of Market Square comes to an end this week.

A teenager accused of stabbing a boy to death in Ramsey will go on trial this week.

A mum's appealed on Facebook for parents to talk to their children after her son was attacked as he played football.

A mobile phone company says customers on the Island might notice some problems as it upgrades its network.

A new group says it's hoping to support parents and carers looking after those who suffer eating disorders.

Manx National Heritage says you won't be able to read historic newspapers online at its iMuseum site from October.

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for lunchtime today.

Organisers of a huge sporting event this weekend say it's had to be put back.

Police say they're investigating after being handed footage of a man who's said to have travelled from the Island in a paedophile sting.

Special Constables on the Island could be getting new rules.

General election fever may be over - but voters in a local authority will go to the polls again next month.

Food burning in a microwave sparked a callout for Island's Fire and Rescue Service this morning.

The Island branches of Amnesty International and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be holding a vigil next month.

You're being urged to help the Island take home a prestigious travel award.

The new House of Keys will sit for the first time in the political year next week.

The Department of Home Affairs says giving out information about prison staffing and procedures would undermine security at the Jurby facility.

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Douglas last weekend.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the weekend.

An investigation into whether a Castletown tea shop is haunted has proved inconclusive.

Are you missing a small cock in Kirk Michael?

The Isle of Man has had its special fair trade status renewed for the coming years.

As the dust from yesterday's election settles, the House of Keys' thoughts will now start turning towards who should be the Island's next chief minister.

A team of election observers say yesterday's polling was all fair and above board.

A Manx-registered oil ship has been hit by fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

A high-profile development in the south of the Island could get a yoga studio and other facilities if planners give the green light.

An Island gym is preparing to bare all for charity.

Two young robotics competitors are travelling to America this weekend for a global competition.

Two roads in Douglas will shut for tree works on Sunday.

It was a night of surprises and records as the results of the Island's general election were released last night.

One of Garff's sitting MHKs has lost out in the election.

Chief Minister Alf Cannan has successfully defended his seat.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has won another five years in the House of Keys.

Glenfaba and Peel has two new MHKs after today's general election.

A minister has lost their seat in the general election.

Deputy Chief Minister Jane Poole-Wilson has topped the polls in her constituency.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has retained his seat in this year’s general election.

Rushen has two new MHKs this evening.

Douglas North MHK David Ashford has successfully defended his seat.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper has been voted out of the House of Keys.

Both South Douglas MHKs have kept their seats after the second election result of the night was declared.

The first election result of the night has seen one new MHK and one keep their seat in Onchan.

Polling stations are now closed - and counting will begin shortly in this year's general election.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service responded to twice as many incidents on the Island this summer compared with last year.

An eBay seller is offering a sought-after Manx 50p piece - for more than £100,000!

The Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service is hosting a recruitment session tonight.

Island resident Tyson Fury’s fight with Anthony Joshua has been confirmed.

The first annual Give Like Dolly Day is taking place this week and will fundraise to get more children around the Island reading. 

Nile Rodgers says he had a "damn good time" on the Isle of Man yesterday, calling it a walker's paradise.

A farm shop in the west of the Island is reducing its opening hours for the autumn and winter months, citing customer demand, food wastage and staffing costs.

More than 1,000 patients seeing Island GPs have inflammatory bowel conditions.

There's still time to let organisers of the friendly races know what you thought of this year's event.

An organisation which helps people in need feed their pets has launched an urgent appeal for cat and dog food.

An Onchan commissioner says he'll be stepping back from his local authority work during a court case.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says its fisheries protection boat operated reduced patrols for almost two months this year because of a technical fault.

The Isle of Man goes to the polls today for a general election.

A Manx mental health influencer aims to finish a 300 mile running challenge this weekend. 

Primary school pupils will be taking part in a huge science and technology event next year.

A venue in Laxey could turn its function room into an indoor playground, if planners give the green light.

Direct flights from Ronaldsway to Europe for next summer have gone on sale. 

The government's public counter for passports, immigration and nationality will be closed this Thursday and Friday.

A suicide prevention protest is taking place outside Tynwald next month.

One of the Island's best-known landmarks will be getting a £70,000 makeover later this month.

Police say the Mountain Road will be shut until lunchtime today.

A pharmacy in Onchan could be getting a fresh new look, if planners give the green light.

A shop in Peel is to close its doors next month.

A candidate in tomorrow's general election will appear in court again next month.

The Treasury says it mistakenly paid out more than £64,000 in benefits last year.

Port St Mary lifeboat was called to help a yacht in difficulty last night.

The Department of Infrastructure says it wants to improve the energy efficiency of the Tynwald building by installing new doors.

One of the most powerful figures in the Church of England is visiting the Island on a pilgrimage this week.

A public footpath in Braddan will close from Friday while Manx Utilities carries out sewer works.

A gun club says it hopes a proposed expansion will provide better facilities for its users.

A shop about to open in the north of the Island has taken to social media to find out when people want it to open.

The Steam Packet Company says work on repairing its flagship ferry is well underway in Denmark.

There are just two weeks left to submit your personal income tax return.

Old Laxey Hill will close to traffic from next week.

The Department of Infrastructure is advertising the Island's top rubbish job.

A charity in the west of the Island say it's had to put up CCTV cameras after its headquarters were vandalised again.

Ronaldsway Airport is warning passengers about problems related to the weather today.

An organisation taking aid to Ukraine next month is appealing for help with donations.

Patrick Commissioners say they're unhappy about being asked to fund a Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture car park.

Work to improve a skate park in Foxdale will have to wait.

The 12th Manx Bard has been announced. 

A government regional hub in the north will open this Friday.

Manx National Heritage says a facility for young visitors at the Manx Museum is closed while it gets a facelift.

Manx Care says it's looking for a director to manage its staff.

A requisition meeting for Glenfaba and Peel will be held in Foxdale later.

If your good cause could do with a bit of a boost, a charity shop in the west of the Island has just the thing.

Ronaldsway Airport is warning about possible flight delays today.

Manx Grand Prix organisers say they're saddened by comments form a long-term fan who says he won't be returning to the meeting.

The deadline for applying to appoint someone to vote on your behalf is approaching.

The amount of wrongly-claimed benefits on the Island fell by more than 60 per cent last year, according to the Treasury.

A requisition meeting for Glenfaba and Peel will be held in St Johns tomorrow.

Part of Peel Promenade will close for almost five months from today.

The Mountain Road will close this afternoon for the Festival of Motoring.

A public authority in the west of the Island has revealed the total number of parking spaces it holds for commercial rent.

Do know someone who may need extra support this winter? 

Glencrutchery Road will be temporarily closed to motorists travelling southbound today .