Isle of Man News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

A bill aimed at modernising Manx employment rights has cleared its final hurdle in the Legislative Council.

The Island's Financial Intelligence Unit says the number of suspicious transactions fell by nine per cent last year.

There's still time to get youngsters vaccinated against HPV, helping protect them from conditions such as cancer later in life.

A popular pub in the South is celebrating its re-opening.

The Department of Infrastructure has applied for planning permission to turn part of the Summerland site into a car park.

An independent inspection of Manx Care's services is due to take place in the next year. 

Bus Vannin has released a timetable of buses that will run during strike action tomorrow.

Do you fancy being involved in a fitness world record attempt? 

The government's expanded eligibility for a programme which helps students become more employable.

Ronaldsway Airport says gale force winds may cause problems with flights today.

Douglas Council has been told to rethink its response to a Freedom of Information request.

Manx Utilities says the price of electricity will go up by 1.5 per cent next month.

Onchan commissioners say they won't give any funding to the Manx Family Centre's mobile library.

There's less than eight weeks to register your property for Homestay this year.

There have been two accidents a year on a road in the South since 2023, according to the infrastructure minister. 

Taxes on sugary drinks are set to increase from next month.

Fancy setting up a stall on Tynwald Day?

More industrial action on the Island's buses looks set to go ahead tomorrow.

An independent inspection of Manx Care's services is due to take place in the next year.