Isle of Man News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

The Infrastructure Minister says there aren't any alternative plans for flood defences in Ramsey at the moment.

A number of roads in central Douglas are to be closed for the council's drone show this week.

The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers travelling through the Island's airport is down more than five per cent on last year's figures.

Babies born in the Island's maternity unit will be getting free books - thanks to Dolly Parton!

A road in the North will close for a morning this week.

A charity event to raise funds for an Island animal charity has been rescheduled because of the ongoing bus strikes.

A circus offering a K-pop treat has arrived on the Island!

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's investigating an Island company over waste disposal.

The Department of Infrastructure says contractors will be working on bus stops around the Island to make them more accessible.

Could you help rehome a number of cats?

A memorial to seven Scottish fishermen who lost their lives 26 years ago is the subject of a Tynwald question from a Douglas MHK.

An Island animal charity is asking for people's experiences with electric shock collars for pets.

Parents struggling to help their teenaged children can get free help later this month.

TT legend Guy Martin is swapping two wheels for four in a big race next month.

A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping has been issued for morning.

Tynwald will sit this morning, with 13 questions on the order paper up for discussion.

Manx Care says it's investigated three cases of staff dishonesty over qualifications in the last five years.

Douglas Council says a traffic light pole which was hit by a car won't be fixed until the end of this week.