Isle of Man News from Thursday, February 5th, 2026
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30.5% hike to rates in Andreas
Andreas Commissioners say rates in their area will rise by more than 30 per cent this year.
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£7.7m cost by Manx Care staff sickness
Manx Care says staff sickness cost it £7.7 million last year.
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Only some war pensions discounted from care charges
Health Minister Claire Christian says only some people on war pensions get them part-excluded when it comes to paying for their care.
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Single car crash at Ballacraine
Police say they're dealing with a crash north of Ballacraine at Ballaspur, outside St John's.
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Minister releases number of non-toilet trained school starters
Education Minister Daphne Caine says just 22 children who started mainstream education last year weren't toilet trained.
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Yellow weather warning for hill snow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow warning for hill snow later.
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Reconsider cancer sufferer's tree felling application, says commissioner
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration says the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture should reconsider refusing to allow a cancer sufferer to fell a tree on their property.
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Government asks what you think of drugs
Public Health Isle of Man has launched a survey about people's attitudes towards drugs on the Island.
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Minister says new rates system planned
New laws valuating homes for rates will be brought forward in the near future, according to the Island's Treasury Minister Chris Thomas.
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New charity shop opening in the West this weekend
Hospice Isle of Man is set to open its new charity shop in the West this weekend.
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Two ferries cancelled, two at risk
The Steam Packet says two ferries have been cancelled today.
