Isle of Man News

The Department of Infrastructure has set up a dedicated website as it considers bringing in 20mph zones across the Island.

A new medicinal cannabis shop will be opening its doors on Strand Street this week. 

Residents in the north of the Island will get the chance to have their say about plans to introduce new 20mph zones from next week.

A fundraiser set up to buy a thermal camera drone to help find missing pets around the island has raised over £900.

A Bee Gee's birthplace is to be refurbished into 20,000 feet of office space. 

Bigfoot's appeared in a Douglas nightclub - according to a new online video created using Artificial Intelligence.

A French town has renamed itself after Sir Mark Cavendish to commemorate him winning three of his record-breaking 35 Tour de France stage wins there.

People will get the chance to explore a replica 16th century Spanish warship in Douglas Harbour this week

A family has raised around £2,500 for their disabled daughter to make the garden of her new residential home safe before she moves in. 

A number of parking restrictions and a one-way traffic order's been approved as work gets underway on a huge regeneration project in the Island's capital.

A cat who had lifesaving surgery after the public raised thousands of pounds for his treatment is on his way to making a full recovery.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has announced a new food hygiene workshop for businesses - after its last one was cancelled because of a lack of interest.

Racers might be tackling it at speed next week, but there's a temporary speed limit around the Billown Course from today.

Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident in the south of the Island at the weekend.

The second in a series of roadshows where people can meet ministers will take place in the Island's capital this evening.

Today's your last chance to get entries in for some of the classes in this year's Royal Manx Agricultural Show.

Manx Scouts and Girl Guides will be getting the first ever badge for learning the Manx language.

One of the Island's queenie fisheries opens today.

A school union is to ballot its members over possible industrial action in a dispute with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

A Douglas MHK has raised questions about the effectiveness of the Island's existing 20mph zones.

How much have Net Zero policies cost the Island - and what effect have they had on emissions?

Four Tynwald members will ask the chief minister to remind the UK over its duty not to support countries accused of war crimes or crimes against humanity.

An MHK who has long-since campaigned on the issue has praised the establishment of a new bus service to Cregneash.

Mark Cavendish has been presented with a framed set of stamps, to mark the naming of the NSC's raceway after him.

A Manx artist has starred on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. 

A hitchhiking cat has returned home to her family on the island after an accidental trip to Devon.  

Garff commissioners are reminding dog owners they're breaking the law if they're using a restricted beach area to walk their pets.

A civic amenity site says it's donated more than 300 pairs of glasses to a charity.

Monks from the Island's only Buddhist temple will be on the Island's streets this week carrying out an alms round.

An Island shop is warning people not to fall for a Facebook con.

How much will it cost to find out how green the Island's roadracing events are?

Ministers will be on hand to hear your views at the first of a series of roadshow events tonight.

An MHK will ask for road safety data as the Department of Infrastructure considers introducing new 20mph speed limits.

If you can't make it to the Southern 100 this year, you can still follow the action online.

Port Erin coastguards interrupted a training exercise when they were called to the aid of a Loaghtan sheep.

A parade lap celebrating the life of one of the TT's best-known and successful riders takes place this week.

Singer Paloma Faith will be appearing in Douglas later this year - to deliver a lecture.

Tynwald will sit a day early next month.

A local man is aiming to swim for 24 hours across a lake in a bid to raise £50,000 for The Children's Centre and Rebecca House children's Hospice.

The former heavyweight boxing champion was seen on the Manannan ferry, posing for a picture with young fans.

The police say they are investigating an incident which occurred near Hawarden avenue yesterday afternoon , June 28.

The latest batch of firefighting recruits have completed nine months of training.

The St John Ambulance volunteer who serves as Laxey's community responder posted on social media about how his tires were slashed

It's the last chance to have your say with ministers at the government's final roadshow events next week.

A local man will be representing the island in the "Ultimate Firefighter Competition" in Alabama, USA today. 

A special picnic celebrating twins, triplets and other multiple births is happening at the Roundhouse in Braddan tomorrow, Sunday, June 29. 

Cranstal Road in Bride is closed for repairs today. 

An MHK asked the nationalities of people who where given exemptions to receive benefits, despite not meeting residency requirements. 

Fancy spending your time volunteering to work with birdlife on the Calf of Man? 

A man who's driven more than three-quarters of all Lamborghinis ever built will be on the Island this weekend - driving a model named after him!

There are just a few days left if you want to apply to become the TT's official charity next year.

Kirk Michael's fire station be open to the public this Saturday, June 28. 

The police have released a statement addressing rumours of "tensions circulating" around Ramsey this afternoon. 

Police say there were almost twice as many drug-drivers as drink-drivers last year.

If your ride to work's a bit drab, there's a chance to commute in style at an auction this weekend.

Bus Vannin says a new bus route will connect the west of the Island to the airport - and provide a service to the Sound.

Breaking dog bylaws in Douglas could be about to get a lot more expensive.

The Mountain Road will be closed until this afternoon as workers clean up a spill.

A pub in Douglas will lose its function room but gain a number of bedrooms if plans are given the green light.

Ramsey's most famous cat has been given the all-clear after people worried he'd been losing weight.

A charity is hoping to raise the £100,000 needed to save the Family Library in Douglas after its directors said it would close next month.

A cruise ship will be stopping off in the Isle of Man today.

A compensation scheme set up after the collapse of and Island bank in 2008 has been closed down.

You'll soon be able to apply to renew your driving licence, or apply for a duplicate, online.

Douglas Council is asking for information after toilets in the capital were vandalised yesterday.

Hundreds of children will join Sir Mark Cavendish today as the National Sports Centre cycle track is renamed in his honour.

Financial support for Manx university students is set to be reviewed by the government. 

University College Isle of Man is no longer offering its history and heritage degree, in addition to dropping two other undergraduate courses. 

An online petition to ban cyclists from the Mountain Road has now reached almost 350 signatures.

Emergency services are currently dealing with a crash at the bottom of Strang Road, in Union Mills. 

Emergency services have responded to reports of a fire in Ramsey

A landmark building on Douglas prom is up for sale for £1,000,000. 

The Road Transport Licensing Committee says it's had four complaints about taxis parking there they shouldn't in the last year.

The Chief Minister says the government hasn't failed to support international law by staying quiet about the war in Gaza.

The Department for Enterprise says it's investigating allegations against one of its agencies.

One of the Islands most unusual sporting events is happening this weekend.

Right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins will be on the Island next week, at the Manx Legion in Douglas.

The government says it doesn't track specific bullying figures in its workplaces - but it's dealt with almost 200 fairness at work cases since 2021.

Having armed police on patrol around the Island means a quicker response to incidents, according to a minister. 

Directors of the Island's Family Library say the facility has reached the end of the road.

Police say they're not aware of any threats after four after-prom parties were cancelled yesterday.

Not all signpoles being put up in Douglas and Onchan are marking the start of 20mph limits.

Andreas will officially get a new play park this weekend.

The Chief Minister says he considers the government's marketing of TT 2025 to have been a success.

The family of a man killed by a dangerous driver are raising money for the Great North Air Ambulance which airlifted him to the UK for critical care. 

An Island vet says a seagull which needed an operation will be back on his feet again soon.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says livestreaming the TT from your vantage point breaches a broadcasting contract and will mean his department takes action.

There's a chance to discuss proposed 20mph limits in Douglas and Onchan today.

An MHK has described the extra cost of booking ferry tickets offline as unfair on those who have difficulty using the internet.

Onchan commissioners say they'll press the Department of Infrastructure to do something about campervans parked in the district.

People in the west of the Island are being invited to take part in a property TV programme.

TT freebies for politicians and civil servants have been queried by an MHK.

Organisers of school after-prom parties say they've had to cancel events because of "credible threats of violence".

A cruise ship is visiting the Island today.

An online petition has been launched to stop the rollout of the Island's proposed 20mph zones.

Police are appealing for information after someone smashed a windscreen with a spanner in Peel at the weekend.

Unemployment on the Island fell slightly in May - but is still up on last year's totals.

Douglas council has been given the green light to level off a sloping football field in Noble's Park.

People who drive a Citroen C3 or DS3 car could be at risk from serious airbag faults.

Are you allowed to film or livestream the TT?

The southern branch of the lifeboat charity has welcomed its new fast craft to the station.

Coastguards in the south of the Island were called on to rescue one of the Island's symbols last night.

Could you take over a disused bank in Ramsey?

The Island's post office says services to Israel and Iran have been suspended.

The first of a series of events to help people talk about grief and bereavement will take place in Douglas next month.

How long do people have to wait before they can get an ultrasound test on the island? 

The Department of Infrastructure says it's had just six complaints about the standards of its housing in five years - and three of those were from the same person.

Should cyclists be banned from the Mountain Road for their safety and that of other road users?

Do you know a Douglas hero? Now's your chance to have their achievements recognised!

Allocation of public sector housing, the price of Steam Packet tickets and the minimum salary for workers with migrant visas will be discussed when MHKs meet later.

Port St Mary lifeboat crew went to the aid of a boat after it suffered engine failure at the weekend.

A café in the north of the Island says it's suspended a member of kitchen staff over an allegation against one of its kitchen staff.

The number of passengers using Ronaldsway Airport has fallen by two per cent in the last year, according to the latest government figures.

A firefighter wearing 15kg of equipment made it all the way to the Sloc in the Parish Walk over the weekend.

The Tholt Y Will Road will remain closed overnight as roadwork repairs continue. 

Does the government need to change the law around public sector housing rules?

Investigators have begun work inspecting a Manx-owned yacht which sank last year, claiming seven lives, after it was raised from the sea floor at the weekend.

Will anyone lose access to the internet when the Island's copper network is switched off in four years?

An online petition to save a Douglas café has seen more than 200 supporters since it launched yesterday.

Manx actor and singer Samantha Barks has welcomed her second child.

There'll be another drop-in session to discuss the Island's proposed new 20mph zones this week.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to make sure they don't start wildfires this summer.

The Department of Infrastructure says part of the Old Castletown Road will shut later today.

An MHK from the south of the Island will ask about the costs of buying ferry tickets in person compared to online.

Cranstal Road in Bride will shut later this week for work.

Ronaldsway Airport says drivers paid almost £400,000 in parking tickets last year, but more than 25 per cent remain outstanding..

An MHK wants to know how much has been spent on guns, ammunition and armed response training for the police. 

The government has handed over £2.5 million in international aid.

The Department of Infrastructure says it needs to close part of the Mountain Road for a day next month.

Garff commissioners say being left out of the planning process for a new visitor hub at the Laxey wheel is undemocratic.

A cheeky hitchhiker will be spending the week in the UK after jumping into a van and travelling hundreds of miles.

Two Israelis have been added to the Island's sanctions list in connection with violation of human rights.

Castletown residents are being reminded to move their vehicles on Sunday as a huge cycling roadrace gets underway.

Tickets have gone on sale for an attempt to break a prehistoric world record in Peel this summer!

A memorial service for a Castletown teenager who died during an incident in Ramsey last month will be held this week.

Yachts from Merseyside will be arriving in Douglas today at the end of an annual race.

Ramsey Commissioners say workers have been out and about this week making sure the town looks its best.

Experts from the UK will assess a chemical incident at Ronaldsway airport today.

One of the Island's biggest annual sporting events is underway today.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says the cost of getting into the Island's historic sites is up to Manx National Heritage.

Could you run a business in the former Nurse's Home on Westmoreland Road? 

The government says it's planning changes to the way the minimum wage is calculated from next year.

Gas prices are due to rise by more than five per cent in less than a fortnight's time.

A leading UK MP has admitted the country is behind progressive nations like the Isle of Man when it comes to assisted dying.

One of Ramsey's best-known four-legged residents is being mourned after she was run over.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to avoid Derbyhaven this morning.

If you're parking at the car park behind the Lord Street bus station, you'll need to move your car this weekend.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Tholt Y Will Road will be shut today as repair work takes place.

Benefits changes could be about to hit the self-employed in the pocket - as Tynwald prepares to discuss changing eligibility rules.

A firefighter will be doing the Parish Walk in full gear, including an oxygen tank, this weekend.

Manx Care says it's offering a safe space for non-binary people who need sexual health services.

TT organisers say they're celebrating another successful year - despite losing a number of race and practice sessions, including the Senior TT, to weather.

Commissioners in Port St Mary are appealing to the public to stop a spate of vandalism in the village.

The Department of Infrastructure says a pedestrian crossing in Laxey will be out of action until next week after someone crashed into it.

The Island's fire service is asking people to be careful with chip pans after one caused a fire in Douglas yesterday.

The government says 11 food outlets on the Isle of Man scored just one out of five for food hygiene in the last year.

Should the Island's rates system be scrapped because it's not fit for purpose?

A landlady is appealing for the return of valuable and irreplaceable sentimental jewellery after a break-in at her pub.

Two local authorities have announced the results of by-elections, after only one candidate came forward.

Tomorrow could be the hottest day of the year so far.

An Island fuel company says people should brace themselves for price rises after more conflict in the Middle East.

Police have thanked the public after a car which went missing four months ago was found.

Migration to the Island is set to be discussed during Tynwald's next sitting, after a Council of Ministers report was published.

An Island man is hoping to raise enough money to buy a drone to help search for missing pets.

Sex offences rose by 18 per cent last year.

Could Manx Telecom soon be Jersey-owned?

Education Minister Daphne Caine says work experience for students has changed since the pandemic - and her department won't be changing back.

Should the Island open up its means-tested benefits, with rules eased for some?

Could you run the most northernmost café on the Island?

A consultation on a proposed new tax to pay for the Island's health system closes today.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says all those involved in organizing this year's TT will be meeting to discuss how it went, after weather played havoc with the schedule for a second year.

Education Minister Daphne Caine says problems with cracked tiles at the National Sports Centre swimming pool won't be sorted out before September.

A family in Ramsey is asking people to report sightings of two missing peacocks.

A new drama series starring a Manx actor is released on TV this week.

An anti-vaccination campaigner says he's complained to a human rights organization about prisoners being tested for Covid at Jurby.

TT star Michael Rutter is back at home and recovering after his crash at this year's TT.

A mongoose who escaped from the Curraghs Wildlife Park has been safely recaptured in Douglas. 

Dusty the cat is coming home after bighearted fundraisers donated money for her return trip from a surprise epic journey.

An adventurous cat known normally found at Noble's Hospital has turned up hundreds of miles away!

A missing mongoose has been caught on camera in Pulrose.

Commissioners are in the west of the Island are asking people to come forward with any information about a fly-tipping incident this week.

Organisers of a huge search for a missing dog are appealing for a drone pilot to help them.

Onchan commissioners say if you overfill your wheelie bin, it won't be collected.

A Preston woman is preparing to try to swim from England to the Isle of Man non-stop.

Could you serve you local area? Nominations are open for five by-elections taking place around the Island next month.

The Island's assisted dying laws will take at least five years to be brought in fully, according to a UK MP.

Manx Utilities says scheduled maintenance on the government website today means it can't take online payments.

The Mountain Road will close this morning as the last remnants of TT are removed.

When members gather later, they'll discuss changing the rules to allow wider use of electronic tagging.

Fire crews were called to deal with a chemical incident in the south of the Island this morning.

TT ace Peter Hickman has thanked fans for sending a huge number of "get well soon" messages after his crash in practice week.

Police have renewed appeals for a car which was reported missing in May.

Questions about cameras that can spot number plates and check them against databases will be raised by a southern MHK tomorrow.

Loganair says it's bringing back Christmas flights between the Isle of Man and Belfast.

Children outside education will be the subject of two questions in Tynwald tomorrow.

Island drivers are reporting satnav systems are already showing 20mph zones planned for introduction later this year.

The Steam Packet Company says there are changes for passengers getting off ferries in Heysham from today.

New rules allowing alleged lawbreakers to wear electronic tags on bail will be discussed by politicians this week.

A road in Marown will close during the daytime this week as cats eyes are installed.

There's a chance to let the Department of Infrastructure know your views on proposed 20mph zones at two drop-in sessions this month.