Isle of Man News

The Isle of Man Post Office will gradually switch from diesel to electric vehicles over the next four years.

All buses are set to go today after weeks of cancellations and disruption to services.

A man's admitted causing actual bodily harm by attacking a man with a metal tube.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an 'oversight' led to his department breaching government guidelines on consultation over waste.

Residents are being asked to give their views on a popular Southern area's closure to traffic all year round.

The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit is relaunching a service that helps pregnant parents who have previously lost a child.

A man's been banned from the roads after tests showed he was around four times over the Island's cocaine limit.

A car ended-up on its roof last night after crashing in the South.

An exhibition telling the story of a renovated tholtan in the South is opening tomorrow.

If you live in Douglas, Onchan, Braddan or Union Mills, you could get help to keep your home warm this winter.

Today is the deadline to give your views on the Health and Care Services Bill.

The Northern Civic Amenity Site is reopening seven days a week after ‘feedback’ from members of the public.

A wildlife charity is giving people the chance to virtually swim with whales and dolphins.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service is recruiting six new clinicians in light of an increase in waiting times.

Plans for a wind turbine have been submitted for an area in the South.

A former cafe in the North-East is still in need of new tenants.

A charity in Braddan is asking people to stop being rude to staff. 

A man who undertook a vehicle, only to discover it was an unmarked police car, has been fined.

Police are asking people to avoid the Ramsey Coast Road after a crash in Laxey.

The Northern Lights made a dramatic appearance off the Island's west coast last night.

The Isle of Man has the third-lowest number of parents who've pledged to keep youngsters away from smartphones.

A TT ace looks to have confirmed he's writing a new book about his career.

A British Legion branch in the south of the Island says it could close if more people don't get involved.

A Pulrose teenager has been put on probation after fleeing police as he defied a driving ban.

An egaming company will have to pay £140,000 for breaching anti-money laundering rules.

A TV presenter has apologised to the BBC after failing to declare thousands of pounds he was paid for a talk  on the Isle of Man.

The Fire and Rescue Service says most incidents it was called to last year involved kitchen equipment.

Chief minster Alf Cannan says although his official gifts are published by the government, departments decide whether to publish lists of presents given to their ministers.

A cycling fundraiser raised over £4,500 for a local charity. 

A Tynwald member has reached the highest qualification level in scuba diving. 

Cloudy weather looks set to deny the Island a view of the northern lights this weekend.

A man's appeared in court over an alleged incident in a busy Douglas pub.

Police are asking parents to tell their children about the dangers of building sites.

A vulnerable man has been jailed because there is no suitable accommodation for him on the island.

12 buses may be cancelled today as a shortage of drivers continues at the Department of Infrastructure.

There's fun and games at Laxey fire station today.

Isle of Man Bank customers say they can't log in using the company's mobile app.

A new measure will restrict pork imports from the EU from today.

Manx Telecom's been hit with a £100,000 fine over providing an interconnector between Sure and BT.

A popular restaurant in the west of the Island is closing down. 

A police officer has appeared in court charged with domestic abuse.

A pizza restaurant in Peel has shared the moment one of its customers was bombed with a fish.

A woman is appealing for the return of a memorial plaque for her grandmother - which has been taken from a bench.

A restaurant in Castletown says it's dumping cash and going card-only.

A motorist was found slumped over the wheel in the centre of Douglas in the early hours of the morning.

If you think you can run Onchan better than the current commissioners, there's a chance to put your money where your mouth is.

Two streets in central Peel will close for a week next month.

A pensioner has appeared in court charged with dozens of sex offences against children.

An Island developer has unveiled updated plans for a new housing estate in Union Mills.

Almost 30 buses may be cancelled today in one of the worst days for disruption since the Department of Infrastructure announced it was having problems a month ago.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it doesn't know how much supply teachers cost over the last five years.

A new outpatient clinic has opened within orthopaedics at Noble's Hospital.

A public footpath closed for several years in the South has now reopened.

The police have issued an update about their search for a vehicle that was making cold-calls. 

Manx actor Joe Locke has his hit show returning today for a new season. 

Problems with topping up Go Cards have now been fixed.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says it's impossible to give a price for an affordable home because properties vary depending on location.

An original, unrestored microcar from the west of the Island is up for auction - with an eye-watering price tag.

Police are looking for a vehicle that has been cold-calling residents.

Loganair says it'll run a limited service to Belfast City this Christmas.

A company's submitted updated plans to build a medicinal cannabis headquarters in the south of the Island.

Kindhearted people on the Island are being warned not to let people take advantage of their generosity.

A man's been given a suspended jail term after breaching a restraining order for the second time.

Aurora watchers could be in for a treat this week - if nighttime clouds stay away!

Bus Vannin has announced 18 buses could be cancelled today. 

Students at Jurby Primary School have 550 times as much unauthorised time off as those at Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, according to government data.

Four new dogs have joined the Island's Port Security team.

A musician has been put on probation after admitting benefits fraud.

A group of work friends who trekked the three highest peaks in the British Isles have raised more than £2,000 for charity.

A route in the East will close temporarily starting next week.

A Manx cyclist has been knighted by the Prince of Wales.

The number of cancelled operations on the Island halved after Covid, it's been revealed.

Bus Vannin has announced 18 routes could be cancelled tomorrow.

Andreas Commissioners says rural local authorities should be ‘helping’ each other out.

An Island charity is hosting a fundraiser this week to support a war-torn country.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he doesn't know when staffing problems on the Island's buses will be solved.

A Douglas pub has announced a pub quiz with a difference next week.

61 babies were born in the Island's maternity unit last month.

The Manx Wildlife Trust is appealing for help feeding an abandoned seal pup.

Island cyclist Mark Cavendish has been named a global ambassador for a luxury car brand.

A father's appeared in court to deny assaulting his children and their mum.

The chair of the government's Housing and Communities Board says it spent almost £6,000 last year clearing up after people in emergency accommodation.

Police have taken to Facebook to thank the public after a theft in the south of the Island.

A carer has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman he was looking after.

There's a chance to learn how to save a life next week.

Laxey Fire Station will hold an open day this weekend.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says a 60 per cent rise in the price of citizenship certificates was forced on us by the UK.

More buses are under threat of being cancelled today.

A candlelit vigil is taking place this weekend to remember all victims of war in Gaza.

An onshore windfarm could be recycled as turbines near the end of their useful lives, it's been revealed.

More buses are under threat of being cancelled on Wednesday.

An Island charity is asking residents to look out for signs of modern slavery.

Bus Vannin has apologised to customers affected by ongoing bus disruption.

Manx Wildlife Trust is urging people not to disturb seals to get pictures.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says no one's asked for a pedestrian crossing near a Douglas school.

If you have a Go Card to top up online, you might have to wait.

An iconic British actress was browsing in one of the Island's museum gift shops this week.

A UK film archive has released footage from a school holiday in the Isle of Man from almost 50 years ago.

A pub in Douglas is on the market for just under a million pounds.

A huge sculpture of a heron is being installed in Castletown today.

It's dog beach day today!

Manx Care is slashing the number of elective surgeries it provides by almost a fifth, it's been revealed.

Tributes are being paid to a former coastguard officer in Peel.

A farm in the south of the Island has applied to turn a chicken shed into tourist accommodation. 

A teenager found driving over the legal cannabis limit has been given a two-year ban.

The Department of Infrastructure says 19 bus services are at risk of cancellation today.

The government's announced the Island's Autumn Covid-19 boosters will begin next week.

This week is the deadline to submit your personal income tax returns.

A foul-mouthed drunken argument with a woman has cost a Pulrose man £650.

A man from the Isle of Man has been arrested in Liverpool after a woman fell from an electric scooter.

Ronaldsway Airport's made 30 per cent more on parking this year compared to 2023, it's been revealed.

Police say there has been a road traffic collision in the South of the Island.

The chairman of the Isle of Man Post Office has confirmed there are no rules for Post Office vehicles parking on pavements.

Disruptions to bus services will continue tomorrow.

Viking treasure has been found on the Island.

Potential firefighters are invited to come and try it sessions happening in Douglas this week.

A local charity has launched branded beermats in the island's pubs to raise funds and awareness.

Police are warning residents about an online class scam.

Should the Island ban disposable vapes?

Comedian Chris McCausland is coming to the Isle of Man next year. 

A huge fundraiser on Douglas Promenade has raised around £10,000 for a cancer centre in Braddan.

A statue of one of Castletown's most famous residents has been cleaned up by Manx National Heritage.

The Ben my Chree will leave later for Douglas today.

Bride Commissioners have hit out at the Northern Civic Amenity Site's board after it wrote to them about funding.

A new interim Airport Director has been appointed.

The Manxman is out of service for the next fortnight as she undergoes repairs, maintenance and berthing trials on Merseyside.

A drink-driver who crashed his car and then lied to police has been told he was lucky not to be charged with more serious offences than drink-driving.

A huge charity challenge tackling the British Isles in a sports car comes to an end in Peel this morning.

The Department of Infrastructure says disruption to public transport continues today with yet more bus routes under threat.

A drag queen's hit out after being targeted by online trolls.

A man from Union Mills has admitted drug dealing to pay off a £2,000 drug debt.

A charity's hit out after people dumped domestic rubbish in bins in the north of the Island.

A man from Peel charged with sex offences has been remanded in prison.

Details have been released about a huge homecoming event for record-breaking TT rider Michael Dunlop.

An MP in Cumbria says he’s hopeful the Steam  Packet Company can start sailings to his constituency, after a meeting with the chief minister.

An Anagh Coar man will face trial over an allegation of disorderly behaviour on licensed premises.

Isle of Man Transport has listed 40 buses which might not operate today.

Port Erin is honouring a local historical figure next week.

Manx actor Joe Locke has brought Island folk lore to the red carpet.

A sandwich has cost a Douglas woman £200 after she stole it.

A busy street on bus routes in Peel will shut for three weeks later this year.

Fire crews from three fire stations responded to an incident in the North today.

Sunday’s Manxman sailings have been cancelled due to adverse weather.

A recruitment campaign for an Island shop has gone viral on TikTok.

Tomorrow’s scheduled Manxman crossings are in doubt due to forecast adverse weather.

You can get your car cleaned and raise money for charity today.

A banned driver who handed himself in to police after a crash has been handed another ban.

The Department of Infrastructure says it has 13 cherished licence plates, and uses all but one.

A road in Douglas is to shut for two and a half months.

A driver who hit a cyclist has been fined and banned after a court heard his victim suffered a number of injuries.

Manx Care has launched a new dementia-friendly lounge at the hospital.

Recruiters from the Island's police force are travelling overseas to find experienced officers.

A fight in Peel's newest pub has cost two men nearly £2,000.

There'll be a chance to get your hands on one of the Island's costliest number plates today.

Hundreds of people will gather in Douglas tonight for an annual fundraising event.

Today's bus services face disruption due to staff sickness and shortages.

The 300th Noble's Park Run is taking place tomorrow.

Barbers are being taught to spot the warning signs of clients who have suicidal thoughts.

A group of colleagues will face the three highest peaks in the British Isles in memory of their friend.

There's a chance to explore an iconic Manx landmark for free at the end of the month.

Bad weather has caused more delays to ferry crossings today and tomorrow.

A man who pinned his then-girlfriend to a chair while he shouted in her face has been convicted of domestic abuse.

Police have put out a reminder to the public about oil theft.

The Island's Emergency Services Joint Control Room has received a prestigious award for outstanding medical dispatch.

Two Steam Packet crossings tonight will be delayed.

A feud between two commissioners in Onchan is threatening to become a legal issue, according to the board.

Bus Vannin faces another day of disruptions as they say almost a dozen buses might be called off.

A spooky festival in the north of the Island for Hop Tu Naa has been called off.

A Liverpool roofer won't be driving his van back to the UK after admitting drink-driving.

An Island animal charity says don't count your chickens until they're hatched.

A Braddan-based coffee shop will get new management  from October 

The Department of Infrastructure is selling off a tractor which would have launched an unused £285,000 Ronaldsway airport rescue boat.

Bus Vannin says a number of buses are unlikely to run this morning, with more problems covering services.

38 mums are waiting for debriefings after giving birth - with one woman waiting more than six months.

A former Parish Walk winner will face trial after denying being a peeping Tom.

There's more disruption to Steam Packet sailings today.

Police forces in the UK tell their Manx counterparts about sex offenders moving to the Island, according to the Island's Justice and Home Affairs minister.

A Ramsey man has appeared in court over an allegation he had indecent child images.

Police are asking people to look out for suspicious firewood after a theft in the south of the Island earlier this week.

The last pop-in session for potential Castletown and Malew firefighters is happening tonight.

A man's been put on probation after sending an ex-girlfriend a message described as "appalling, disgusting and spiteful".

A wildlife charity is celebrating the birth of the 25th seal born on the Calf of Man this season with a naming competition.

Bad weather has caused delays to four of the Manxman’s trips over today and tomorrow.

The government says the cost of school meals will rise later this year.

Fancy a pyjama party with two of the Island's best-known drag queens?

The Steam Packet Company says another two ferry crossings are at risk of being called off.

A Douglas school is asking parents to park more considerately when dropping children off.

Bus Vannin says almost a dozen bus services might be called off today.

Police are advising people to avoid a busy road in Onchan.

Isle of Man Post Office says ferry cancellations will mean delays to off-Island mail.

Police are asking a driver to come forward after crash near St Marks yesterday.

An alleged arsonist from Ramsey will appear in court again next month.

Braddan Commissioners meet this afternoon, with an update on the Roundhouse on the agenda.

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs is facing questions over prisoner conditions. 

A ten-year action plan at Ronaldsway Airport will cost around £120 million, according to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall.

Fans are raving over Manx star Joe Locke's latest show. 

Manx Utilities says it's a step closer to a sewage treatment plant for Garff after finishing off land agreements.

A teenager from the south of the Island has appeared in court charged with domestic abuse.

Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a crash which left a cyclist in hospital yesterday.

Two more ferry sailings have been called off because of bad weather.