Isle of Man News from Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Bus Vannin says it's had more than 500 complaints about its drivers in the past five years.

An Island house sales website says it's launched the first AI valuation tool for the Isle of Man.

A leading island animal charity says one of the most common reasons people have to give up their beloved pets is because they can't find accommodation that'll accept them.

The Villa Marina's asking for people to get in touch if they bought ticket for one of the UK's best-known comedians but can no longer go.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road has now reopened.

An MHK's worries about schools banning Christmas carol lyrics will be raised in the House of Keys.

Manx Telecom will need another 273 telegraph poles to complete its fibre broadband network, according to the Island's regulator.

Onchan commissioners say they'll spend £15,000 from the local authority's reserves to repair bumper boats in the town's pleasure park.

The government has around 142 unfilled posts in the latest figures available, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.

The Department of Infrastructure says safety and recruitment videos for the Island's coastguards cost just under £2,000.

Banks gave the Island's dormant assets fund almost £5.6 million last year.

A road alongside the TT course in Douglas will be temporarily one-way from tomorrow.