Isle of Man News from Monday, December 8th, 2025

The Department of Home Affairs says it can't confirm whether there have been any incidents involving drones at the prison - because it could risk security at the Jurby facility.

The House of Lords has heard worries about assisted dying legislation in the UK - and whether medical staff there would break the law when Manx patients are treated across.

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The Steam Packet says all of tomorrow's planned ferry sailings have been called off.

The Island's Chamber of Commerce is calling the 9.9 percent minimum wage rise planned for next April a national crisis.

The government's plans to make sure people can still get cash despite bank closures will come under the spotlight this week.

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People have been complaining on social media about being left with flat tyres after driving through roadworks near Noble's Hospital in Braddan.

A road in the west of the Island remain closed today after a landslip at the weekend.

The weekend's Santa's on a Bike run has raised over £60,000 for the children's hospice.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued its second weather warning of the day - with a risk-to-life warning about coastal overtopping tomorrow.

Manx Care says there'll be two drop-in sessions for flu and Covid vaccines this week.

All of the Manxman's sailings tomorrow are at risk of disruption because of bad weather.

Ronaldsway Met Office is warning people to brace themselves for more heavy rain tomorrow morning.

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The Island's longest-running planning application that's still awaiting a decision is more than 10 years old.

The road between Port Erin and Port St Mary is closed this week.

A new support group is hoping to help parents with mental health difficulties.

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Drainage work means there'll be temporary speed limits on the coast road between Laxey and Ramsey this week.

Time's running out if you want to race in next year's Manx Grand Prix.

A local man's smashed his target by raising over £13,000 for charity after running nine and a half marathons in a row.

Local authorities have teamed up with charity Northern Men in Sheds to launch a scheme which repairs old furniture, tools and appliances.

An MHK will ask the treasury minister how many people will need to get their benefits in cash if MiCards are axed.