Isle of Man News from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
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Framework of new Sea Services Agreement ready, says minister
The infrastructure minister says the basic framework of the new Sea Services Agreement with the Steam Packet has been agreed.
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Attorney General says he's stepping down
The Island's attorney general has announced he'll be retiring later this year.
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Road closures in two towns for running event this week
Roads in two towns will close for a running event this week.
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Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption
A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.
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President of Tynwald announces retirement
Lawrence Skelly has announced he'll be stepping down as President of Tynwald this year.
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Police close Mountain road
The Mountain Road has been closed as police recover a car.
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Fuel firm says "fingers crossed" for calmer energy costs
An Island fuel company says it's hoping energy prices stabilise in the future, with its next shipment already planned.
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Ring doorbells will need data protection registration - but shouldn't cost you money
The Island's Information Commissioner says you will have to register for data protection for your CCTV doorbell, but it should be free.
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Hospice UK head calls Island cuts "cack-handed" ministerial muddle
The head of Hospice UK says cutbacks at the Island's Braddan facility have exposed what he calls a "cack-handed muddle from the Council of Ministers".
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Bus drivers voting on "final offer" from government
A final, eighth offer has been made by the government to bus drivers in an attempt to resolve ongoing industrial action.
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Vampire show featuring Manx ferry cancelled
Manx vampire fans will be disappointed this week - after a show featuring the Ben my Chree in its season-ending cliffhanger was cancelled.
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Did chief minister's message spark fuel panic-buying?
An MHK has criticised the government's messaging over this week's fuel panic.
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Joe Locke lands purr-fect new role!
Manx actor Joe Locke will be starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood in a new animated TV comedy.
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Steam Packet fuel surcharge isn't about profit, says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Steam Packet's fuel surcharges aren't designed to generate profits.
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Ferry crossing delayed by half an hour
The Steam Packet Company says one of its sailings will be delayed this morning.
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Paw-some rescue effort after Milo gets trapped in ravine
Firefighters went to the rescue yesterday after a dog got trapped in a ravine.
