Isle of Man News from Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Douglas and Onchan 20mph signs cost around £136,000
The Department of Infrastructure says it's spending £136,000 on signs to get Douglas and Onchan ready for their 20mph zones.
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Aircraft strikes killed 33 birds at Ronaldsway last year
33 birds were killed after hitting aircraft at the airport last year.
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Did the earth move for you yesterday?
Residents in the north of the Island are puzzling over a series of loud explosions yesterday.
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Family library announces closure
The Family Library in Douglas has announced it's to shut down.
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Island residents beg Aldi to open IOM store
Dozens of Island residents are begging a German supermarket chain to open up on the Isle of Man.
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17 questions and one new law for Keys
The House of Keys sits later, with 17 questions and one new law up for debate.
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62 babies born last month - including a set of twins
The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit says a total of 62 babies were born last month.
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Manx-owned plane could be next Air Force One
Media reports in the US say a contractor's been appointed to refurbish a Manx-owned aircraft to become Donald Trump's next Airforce One.
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Minister's money-saving mission queried in Keys
How much money has the only Island minister without a department saved the government since he was appointed?
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'Cool capital' Douglas celebrated by UK travel writer
Douglas has become a cool capital city, according to a UK newspaper's travel writer.
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Access road to shut after TT for drainage work
The TT access road will be closed for drainage works this summer.
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Hot weather heightening wildfire risks, says DEFA
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is warning of the risks of wildfires in the hills, forests and glens.
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New mayor to be selected this week
Douglas will get a new mayor this week.
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Committee considers budget changes
Should Tynwald members get the chance to review the government's annual budget earlier - and make changes to it?
