Isle of Man News from Thursday, August 27th, 2026

A galactic warrior with a bin for a face won't be contesting their year's general election after all.

Andreas Racing Association says it's contacted police following comments about it on social media.

A teaching union is calling on general election candidates to sign a manifesto pledge in support of the Island's education system.

A huge fun day planned for Onchan this weekend has been called off.

Castletown Commissioners have released figures showing most Freedom of Information requests they receive are from outside the town.

Police in the west of the Island have launched an investigation after a spat of eggings in Peel.

Bee Gee singer Barry Gibb has paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton on social media.

Footpaths in the south of the Island have reopened after unexploded World War II ammo was found yesterday.

The company behind a much-loved café in Onchan has been dissolved.

Manx Grand Prix organisers say a parachute team display in Douglas tonight has been cancelled.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which happened near the Royal Agricultural Show earlier this month.

A popular event in the Manx Grand Prix calendar is taking place in the West today.

Unemployment remained at its current level last month.

A new remote GP service is being introduced at practices across the Island following a successful pilot scheme in Ramsey.

Race action around the course may be over - but the Manx Grand Prix entertainment continues tonight.

If you hear warning sirens sounding in Douglas today, don't panic, it's only a drill.