Isle of Man News from Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
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All designated beaches pass water tests, says government
The government says all designated Manx beaches have passed water quality tests.
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Warning over scammers impersonating Ramsey charity
An Island charity restoring an iconic landmark is warning people after scammers tried to impersonate it.
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Rise in dog fouling could contaminate reservoirs, says Manx Utilities
Manx Utilities is asking dog walkers not to leave dog mess around the Island's vital water supplies.
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Two ferry sailings rescheduled in face of bad weather
The Steam Packet Company says two sailings have been rescheduled tomorrow.
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Island's top boxer announces huge comeback on Netflix
Island resident Tyson Fury is set to return to the boxing ring this spring.
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Warning issued as firefighters tackle Union Mills blaze
The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is advising people to keep their windows and doors closed in Braddan as it deals with an incident.
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Grate job opportunity - for trainee cheesemaker!
Isle of Man Creamery is offering a unique opportunity, as it recruits a trainee cheesemaker!
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Traitors... tonight you will murder a meal!
If you are and always have been missing the Traitors, two charities are offering the chance to relive the experience.
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Minister says government will prepare better for bad weather
Cabinet Office Minister says the government is making changes to make sure staff know what to do in bad weather in future.
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MHK 'won't sign' laws stripping bishop's Tynwald vote
Onchan MHK Rob Callister says he won't sign off laws which would see the Island's bishop lose their Tynwald vote.
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Part of TT course to shut for Storm Chandra cleanup
Part of the TT course will shut for two hours tomorrow as the DOI cleans up after recent bad weather.
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Firefighters tackle Andreas blaze caused by log burner
The Island's Fire and Rescue Service says it spent around an hour and a half battling a fire in the north of the Island last night.
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What do you want from the Steam Packet's next ferry?
The Steam Packet Company says it wants your views as it designs the next ship in its fleet.
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UK barrister to lead review of Manx sex crime laws
A UK barrister will head up a review of the Island's sex offences laws.
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Club planning row from Scotland to Island
A Scottish rowing club's raising money by taking on a crossing from the Isle of Whithorn to the Isle of Man.
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Plans for floating solar panels at reservoir
Sulby reservoir could be getting a floating solar array, as Manx Utilities carries out a survey of the site.
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Northern local authority to freeze rates again
Bride Commissioners say they're freezing their rates again this year.
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Holiday chalets would be demolished for sewage network
Manx Utilities says it wants to demolish three holiday chalets in Laxey's conservation area to make way for a sewage pumping station.
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18th Century Manx book selling for nearly £3k
A Manx religious book dating back more than 300 years is being sold on eBay for nearly £3,000.
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Minister rules out historic pension rise over 5%
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says government won't pay a rise of more than five per cent to pensions dating back three years.
