Isle of Man News from Friday, December 5th, 2025
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£66,000-a-year immigration health surcharge manager needed
The government wants to employ a new manager to oversee the new immigration health surcharge - with a salary of up to £66,000 a year.
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Out-of-town stores like planned Iceland threaten other shops, says councillor
The chair of Douglas Council's Environmental Services Committee says the local authority objected to Iceland's new Braddan store because it would threaten shops elsewhere.
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Isle of Gelato opens in Laxey tomorrow!
Laxey's newest shop will throw open its doors for the first time tomorrow.
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Councillors reject card-only Bottleneck Car Park
Douglas Council says it'll continue allowing drivers to pay by cash at a car park on the Promenade.
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Safety warning for plantations during gales
The government says teams will be checking the state of the Island's glens and plantations after strong winds this evening.
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Gales could mean bus disruption later
There's a warning high winds and waves washing onto roads could affect bus services later.
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Xmas parking on prom to close early tonight
There'll be no parking on Douglas Promenade's walkway later as gale force winds approach.
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Respect bus and taxi drivers after Xmas parties, say police
Police are warning people not to overdo it at their Christmas Party - and say abusing those trying to get you home won't be tolerated.
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Douglas Council objects to Iceland plans
Douglas Council has voted to object to plans for a new Iceland store in Braddan.
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Protect yourself and others from vomiting bug!
Manx Care has issued advice as diarrhoea and vomiting bugs spread across the Island.
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Strong backing for bus strike from drivers
The Island's bus drivers have voted in favour of going on strike.
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Southern dairy farm to stop its milk rounds
A local dairy farm will stop its milk round deliveries early next year.
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Gales to bring coastal overtopping tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a weather warning for tonight.
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Local authority to discuss Pride event numbers
Onchan commissioners say they'll talk to organisers of a Pride event over the number of people expected, after around 8,000 went to last year's celebration.
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Trade union says population report is damning for Cannan
An Island trade union body says the government's latest population report is an indictment of Treasury and Chief Minister Alf Cannan.
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Santas on a Bike event tomorrow - with nearly £45k already raised
One of the Islands' favourite festive events will be going ahead to raise money for the children's hospice tomorrow.
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Cavendish says he'd like to start own cycling team
Manx cycling superstar Mark Cavendish says he'd like to create his own team in the future.
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Land reserve requests would be made public, says minister
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says any requests for strategic land reserves to be released would be made public.
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Mountain Road re-opens after overnight closure
The Mountain Road re-opened earlier this morning following an overnight closure for ice.
