Isle of Man News from Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

The Coroner is to write to the Chief Constable regarding welfare arrangements for suspended officers, following the death of Police Sergeant Stephen Kenneth Hall.

The Isle of Man Constabulary says it's heading to the UK as part of their recruitment drive. 

A new short film based on the legendary Manx tale of the Moddey Dhoo is set to premiere soon.

Manx National Heritage is urging the public to protect the Island’s ‘special places’ after a number of recent fires.

The Island's rate of inflation rose to 2.8 percent this month, with the biggest drivers being hospitality and alcohol and tobacco prices. 

There are plans to build charging bays for electric cars at Ronaldsway Airport. 

The Ben-My-Chree's 8:30am sailing to Heysham was delayed by four hours due to damaged firefighting equipment on the car deck, the Steam Packet has announced.

A popular Douglas restaurant has announced it will be closing its doors after 44 years in business. 

There are further ferry delays affecting this morning’s sailings, August 20.

Manx Grand Prix Organisers have announced it was rider Garry Broughton who was involved in the red flag incident during yesterday evening's qualifying. 

The Jane Crookall Maternity Unit is currently marking Rainbow Baby Week, which raises awareness about pregnancy after losing a child. 

The government has finished building a new £3.3 million Sexual Assault Referral Centre. 

A rider who crashed during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix has now been released from hospital. 

Police are reminding people not to enter closed roads during racing, after reports of someone crossing the course at St Ninian's.