A fourth candidate has declared for Douglas South – just a day before the nomination process finishes.
Independent candidate Keith Fitton – who lives in Santon - did a U-turn yesterday after announcing he wasn’t planning to run for the seat.
He says whilst such a move in politics is ‘usually viewed with disdain’ he considers it ‘listening and having thoughts and opinions that can be changed’.
Thie Clag rents 'will cover costs'
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says rents at a new development in Douglas will be enough to cover the costs of the building.
Island full of Russian oligarchs and drug barons, says Canadian reporter
A far right Canadian news site has accused the country's prime minister of avoiding taxes by setting up a company in the Isle of Man.
First cruise of 2025 arrives today
The first cruise ship visit of the year takes place today.
Revealing school validation info would hinder oppenness, says minister
Education minister Daphne Caine says releasing information about problems in schools would prevent open and transparent discussion with inspectors.
Who missed school because of storms?
How many teachers and students missed school because of severe gales in February?
Mountain Road closed for hill climb
Part of the Mountain Road is shut today as the Manx Classic Hillclimb continues.
Prom steps unsafe for Tower of Refuge walk
The annual walk out to a Douglas landmark will take place tomorrow.
New names for government business support schemes
The Department for Enterprise says it's renamed and updated a number of support schemes.
