Isle of Man News from Friday, January 9th, 2026

Douglas City Council says it's rejected having a low-noise fireworks display this year.

A UK interior designer has shared its vision for a motorsport-themed bar and restaurant in Douglas.

The Steam Packet Company says all of its planned sailings on Sunday have been cancelled.

Ramsey commissioners have issued a plea to residents to stop feeding the birds.

A road in the west of the Island will close for up to a week for repairs.

A £20 note could be worth as much as £200 when it's auctioned this weekend.

An Island charity is appealing for help after its social media page was suspended.

A café in the south of the island says it'll close its doors for the final time today.

An AI-generated video online has sparked angry comments after joking about crossing the TT course during racing.

A school in the west of the Island will hold a lockdown drill next week.

The UK government has given permission for another windfarm between the Isle of Man and UK.

Ronaldsway Airport says some of its flights to the UK may be disrupted today because of an approaching storm.

A set of stamps is being released which celebrate the Island's natural beauty and hidden wonders.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has applied for planning permission for a mobile classroom at the college.

The Island's Financial Intelligence Unit has published advice on how businesses can spot money being laundered from environmental crimes.

Questions about school closures during bad weather will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

A student surveying people about housing on the Isle of Man says very few people find it affordable - but he'd like more people to have their say.