Isle of Man News from Monday, August 3rd, 2026

After a long spell of dry weather, Ronaldsway Met Office says we could be in for thunder this evening.

A total of 79 hospitality and entertainment firms have owed £2.8 million in VAT for more than three months.

Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says public health will continue issuing guidance to Manx residents to stay safe abroad.

Douglas Council says it's planning to relax its by-laws to allow dogs onto the capital's beach all year round.

A man who walked 2,000 miles across America for men's mental health is coming to the Island for a new challenge.

The Department of Infrastructure says Ramsey's Swing Bridge will open to pedestrians during essential repair work.

Tributes are being paid to Douglas North MHK John Wannenburgh.

The Isle of Man will darken slightly earlier next week - for a partial eclipse of the sun.

There were 74 babies born on the Island last month.

Part of a popular riverside footpath is being temporarily closed during work on Peel's new sewage treatment facility.

An enthusiastic pub goer has pledged lifelong loyalty to his local with a tattoo.

The road between Crosby and Strang will be shut this week.

A new candidate has declared they'll be standing for Ramsey in the general election.

A Tynwald member's raised the issue of the government's buy local campaigns.

The Island has won its first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 20 years.