Isle of Man News from Monday, December 15th, 2025
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Steam Packet oversight report due next year
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says a report on how the government oversees the Steam Packet Company will be submitted to Tynwald by the end of next year.
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Isle of Man tops UK in OnlyFans spending
The Isle of Man has edged out the UK on a list of spending on a leading internet porn site.
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Peel lingerie shop wants permission for new sign
A lingerie shop in Peel has applied to change its sign after its old one became dangerous.
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Can you help museum find historic go-kart?
A museum's making a public appeal for historic Manx go-karts.
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Trust in democratic institutions falling, says report
People's trust in the Island's democratic institutions fell last year - with only local authorities maintaining their levels.
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Flouride varnishes for all primary children
Free fluoride varnish treatments will be offered to every primary school child from next year.
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'Tough times' see Ramsey cafe close for winter
A café in Ramsey says it'll close for the winter and reopen next year.
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Peel to get new laundrette?
A former hairdressing salon in the centre of Peel could become the town's next laundrette, if a planning application is given the green light.
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Manx Care asking people to wear masks in its facilities
Manx Care is asking people to mask up against the threat of flu and other illnesses in its facilities.
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Tynwald to be urged to take action on homelessness
Tynwald will be asked to hurry up and take action on homelessness during its January sitting.
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Tonight's Manxman sailing put back an hour
The Steam Packet Company say one of its sailings tonight will be delayed by an hour.
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Patrick Road closed to clear landslip
Patrick Road in St John's is closed to allow for a land slip caused by last week's Storm Bram to be cleared up.
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Laws regulating tattoo parlours won't be considered until 2027
New laws that would regulate businesses such as tattoo parlours and alternative therapists won't be considered by politicians until 2027.
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Plans to re-open ward delayed after safety checks
Manx Care says it's temporarily paused plans to re-open the Martin Ward at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.
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Last recommended Xmas posting dates this week
You'll have some of your last chances to send post in time for Christmas this week.
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Public consultation launched for cyber defence Bill
The government's launched a public consultation on a new Bill to protect national infrastructure from cyber attacks.
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Around £16.5k in expenses to non-governmental board members
The Department for Enterprise says it's paid almost £16,500 in expenses to non-governmental board members over the last three years.
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Cemetery expansion to be considered today
Peel cemetery could be getting a new woodland expansion approved this week.
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Airport says to arrive in good time as busy day expected
The airport's warning people to arrive in plenty of time for flights, as it expects a busy day today, Monday, December 15.
