Isle of Man News from Thursday, August 6th, 2026

If you've signed up as a marshal for Manx Grand Prix, you'll be able to pick up your packs soon.

A full-sized replica of a famous Spanish ship will be making its maiden visit the Island next month.

There'll be a series of road closures this weekend as filming continues on the upcoming TT movie starring Channing Tatum.

Are the Island's cinemagoers forgetting their etiquette?

A new candidate for Glenfaba and Peel has announced his general election campaign.

An architect has become the next candidate to declare his candidacy for Arbory, Castletown and Malew in the general election.

A new candidate has announced he'll run for Douglas North in the general election.

Police are warning people about cold-calling tradespeople after a number of reports.

A marine wildlife charity has published new footage of the Island's two most famous dolphins.

Armed police callouts have risen by two-thirds in just three years, according to a Freedom of Information response.

The Island's best-travelled celebrity cat has been making waves again - this time moving in with the vicar of Kirk Braddan!

You've got the chance to join a brand new volunteer force to help look after the Island's countryside attractions.

A Freedom of Information request asked why the box is painted in rainbow colours - claiming Pride colours aren't supposed to be displayed by government year-round.

Onchan Commissioners have launched a new system allowing residents to ask questions during meetings.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition is expected to be fully rolled out across the Island's ports soon.

There'll be a public meeting about the future of Ramsey's hospital today.

A new candidate has declared they'll stand for Ayre and Michael in the general election.

A cruise ship carrying almost 700 passengers will be visiting the Island today.

Have you been told you're entitled to compensation for a car loan 20 years ago? Don't believe a word!