Isle of Man News from Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Think you can row like a Viking?

The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers using its newest bus service dipped by seven per cent over winter.

Tynwald members will be asked to approve new rules for election candidates, as this year's general election grows ever-closer.

Stop working on our land!

The Cabinet Office says it's looking for someone to help the new government settle in from September.

Plans for a new housing estate won't be released by the Department of Infrastructure because the project's still in its early stages.

Fire crews were called to the rescue of a motorist after a crash in the south of the Island yesterday.

An organisation which collects pyjamas for poorly, disadvantaged children in hospital has set up on the Isle of Man.

University College Isle of Man says it's been forced to suspend most of its classes this morning.

With around eight weeks to go until the start of the races, a new online shop has been launched for the Southern 100.

One of YouTube's biggest motoring channels has paid a visit to one of the Island's biggest museums.

A prisoner who sustained serious injuries when he was attacked with so-called "prison napalm" in 2019 has had his case against the government dismissed.

An iconic TT venue in the north of the Island is asking for volunteers for this year's festival.

The Treasury says it needs documents from the Department of Infrastructure before work on Douglas trams can move ahead.

Douglas will officially get a new mayor this afternoon.