Isle of Man News

Douglas Council says less than two per cent of its homes were empty at the end of January.

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll start a tendering process to finish the sea wall in Douglas late this year.

The Fire and Rescue Service says it dealt with two incidents over the weekend.

Michael Commissioners say this year's rates rise is more than seven times higher than inflation because there's no money left to soften the blow.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain today.

How many government workers have gone on sabbatical leave over the past three years?

Police say this afternoon's incident in Ramsey involved a man being assaulted outside Tesco.

An employment tribunal against company which used to run a coffee shop in Braddan's Roundhouse has been adjourned - while a former employee tries to put the company back on the register.

Police say it was an 'isolated incident' which they dealt with at Tesco in Ramsey, with two suspects now in custody.

Police say they're dealing with a serious incident at Tesco on Bowring Road in Ramsey.

If you love Onchan Pleasure Park, there's a double-helping of good news - with ticket prices frozen and extra opening hours.

An MHK wants to find out how the government measures productivity in the public sector.

The Island's emergency services will be on hand to explain to prepare for the worst next week.

An MHK's asking when the last time Tromode Road's condition was assessed, and how high a priority it is.

A local man's fundraising for a humanitarian trip to Ukraine.

The Steam Packet's freight rates have increased by 3.3 percent for this year.

Part of the Raad Ny Foillan coastal path will be closed for over a month from the coming week.

Douglas Harbour's lift bridge will be temporarily closing for maintenance overnight throughout next week. 

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain road won't reopen today.

An Island vet is warning people not to fall for a scam involving their furry friends!

Two MHKs say they want to meet commissioners in the north and west about recent rate hikes.

Douglas Council has announced a huge drone show next month.

The future of a company linked to plans to extract natural gas from the Manx seabed will be discussed at a shareholder's meeting next month.

The government says it's looking for a director to set up and lead its new communication service.

The Mountain Road closure has been extended to later 3.30pm today.

Douglas council has backed plans for a 12-storey development on Lord Street which would see 85 homes, a cinema, shops and bus centre built.

An egaming firm which surrendered its licence in 2024 has been hit with hundreds of thousands of pounds in penalties for failing to comply with money-laundering regulations.

The Island's information commissioner's office says the number of people hit by data breaches at the end of last year rose fourfold.

A local woman's raised over £2,000 with a 45 kilometre (28 mile) charity trek through the Andes Mountains.

There'll be a new captain of a parish on the Island soon, according to the Lieutenant Governor.

The Steam Packet's thanked the public after receiving over 4,500 responses to a survey this month about the design of its future ship.

The Department of Infrastructure has extended the Mountain Road's closure until this afternoon.

Fewer than a quarter of Island doctors say they'd recommend Manx Care as a place to work.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas will face questions about universal basic income next week.

An IT expert left facing a UK tax bill of more than £42,000 after signing up with an Isle of Man company has had his penalty reduced.

Manx actor Joe Locke's next movie will be on the big screen later this year.

A new youth club for highschoolers is launching in the North.

Bus Vannin says it operates a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to abuse against its staff.

Police say the Mountain Road is closed because of snow and ice again this morning.

The Steam Packet Company has rescheduled four sailings as bad weather continues to affect sailings.

Douglas Council says it's closing the Bottleneck car park on Douglas promenade in the face of bad weather.

Ronaldsway Met Office says the Island should brace for another day of coastal overtopping tomorrow.

The Steam Packet company says two sailings tonight have been cancelled in the face of bad weather.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it'll close part of a popular plantation from next week as it carries out tree felling.

The most famous cat in Ramsey will fundraise for two charities this year.

Coastal overtopping is bringing disruption to Douglas this lunchtime.

Arbory and Rushen Commissioners has announced a below-inflation rates rise for this year.

The Department of Infrastructure says Laxey Promenade is now closed.

The Department of Infrastructure says two roads in Ramsey have been closed because of coastal overtopping. 

An Onchan MHK says he's written to the Post Office after it announced restrictions on bill-paying at its outlets.

Manx Care says staff sickness cost it £7.7 million last year.

Andreas Commissioners say rates in their area will rise by more than 30 per cent this year.

Health Minister Claire Christian says only some people on war pensions get them part-excluded when it comes to paying for their care.

Police say they're dealing with a crash north of Ballacraine at Ballaspur, outside St John's.

Education Minister Daphne Caine says just 22 children who started mainstream education last year weren't toilet trained.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow warning for hill snow later.

The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration says the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture should reconsider refusing to allow a cancer sufferer to fell a tree on their property.

Public Health Isle of Man has launched a survey about people's attitudes towards drugs on the Island.

New laws valuating homes for rates will be brought forward in the near future, according to the Island's Treasury Minister Chris Thomas.

Hospice Isle of Man is set to open its new charity shop in the West this weekend.

The Steam Packet says two ferries have been cancelled today.

The vast majority of University College Isle of Man's students live in the east of the Island, with 1,321. 

Forecasters are warning about more coastal overtopping - issuing two weather warnings.

A total of 16 applications from town centre businesses have been rejected from getting help from government support schemes. 

The Steam Packet company says it'll make a decision tomorrow morning about two sailings under threat of disruption.

A popular café in Peel has gone on the market for lease.

Michael Commissioners have announced a rise of more than 23 per cent to this year's rates.

The closure of the Mountain road has been extended again.

The Post Office says you'll only be able to pay bills at five of its outlets from April.

An Island farming organisation has launched a survey for dog walkers about sheep worrying.

A busy road in Douglas will have temporary traffic lights this week.

The government currently has no plans to create a dementia village - and it isn't currently being considered.

The Mountain will stay closed until this afternoon because of snow and icy conditions.

A Manx Utilities worker who claimed he'd been unfairly dismissed has had his case thrown out - after he claimed it took 10 days for his complaint to arrive by post.

Port St Mary commissioners have announced an inflation-busting rates rise.

The number of people handed fines for not displaying a road tax disc has halved over the space of a year.

Electric vehicle users could apply for permission to have on-street chargers in future - but the details are still being worked on.

Slieau Whallian Road in German has been closed because of a landslip.

Education Minister Daphne Caine says 58 secondary students were suspended from school for more than 10 days last year.

The police have launched their first recruitment drive of the year.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued this week's second amber weather warning for coastal overtopping and minor inner harbour flooding.

The Mountain Road is shut this morning because of snow and icy conditions.

Two ferry sailings have been called off in the face of bad weather later this week.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning for coastal overtopping tonight.

The Department of Infrastructure has applied for permission to re-roof the governor's home.

A chain of garages around the Island says all its staff will be wearing body cameras from this week.

The government's declared victory over Vinted after restoring the platform's mail for Island users.

The Steam Packet Company says bad weather is threatening sailings later this week.

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll be gritting the Mountain Road this afternoon.

The Western Civic Amenity Site says it's cooperating with authorities after a criminal case against a former employee.

Douglas Council's asking people to move vehicles from the Bottleneck Car Park when it's safe to do so.

There's a chance to hear about armed policing on the Island next month.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's closed Laxey promenade because of coastal overtopping.

Part of Ramsey Promenade has been closed this lunchtime because of weather.

Why is the business case for finishing the Douglas horse tram tracks no longer tied to the restoration of Tramway Terrace?

Is your bus card showing as expired when it shouldn't?

Ronaldsway Met Office is warning to brace for snow later.

The Isle of Man gets more than a hundred mentions in the files released about paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's setting up stocks of sandbags around the Island for anyone whose property is at risk of coastal overtopping.

Chief Constable Russ Foster says he's recruited 44 officers since taking on the job in 2023.

Manx Utilities says properties in Ballaugh and the surrounding area may be without power.

The government says it's taking a major step towards the construction of a new school on an empty site in the capital.

Questions about the future of the Hills Meadow Engineering training centre are being raised by an MHK.

War pensions, demand for dementia care and toilet training are on the agenda when the House of Keys sits this morning.

There's a chance to take part in a unique dress down day this month - and raise money for a good cause.

What do you think of the Island's pharmacy services?

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of primary school students switching from school to packed lunches, following recent menu changes.

The Island welcomed 50 new residents into the world in January.

Douglas Council says it's spent over £462,000 installing energy efficient boilers in public housing over the past year.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for coastal overtopping tomorrow morning.

Isle of Man Young Farmers say a record total of £30,228 has been raised by the Christmas Tractor Run.

Jurby Parish Commissioners have announced an increase of 3.7 percent to the local authority's rates this year.

Taxes on alcohol have increased as of this month, under new rates brought in by the UK government.

Birds have quickly moved back into Mooragh Lake in Ramsey following its draining.

January got off to a cold start this year, with an average temperature of 6.1 degrees Celsius.

What powers does the government have when it comes to running civic amenity sites?

Fancy becoming a retained firefighter?

Port Erin Commissioners say rates in the area will rise by just under five per cent this year.

A total of 190 work visas were issued over three months last year, according to a response to a Freedom of Information request.

There are plans to turn an old restaurant in the North into a gym.

Two senior police officers will give evidence to a Tynwald committee today.

An MHK wants to find out how many complaints a healthcare watchdog's dealt with since it was brought in.

Three upcoming sailings are at risk because of bad weather today, with forecasters predicting choppy seas.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping this morning.

An MHK wants to find out how many town centre businesses have been rejected from getting help from a government scheme.

An MHK wants to know how much it would cost the government to raise the personal tax allowance.

A World War 2 radio site in the south of the Island could become a unique home under new plans.

Onchan Commissioners say rates in the district will go up by just over six per cent this year.

A total of 190 work visas were issued over three months last year, according a response to a Freedom of Information request.

After a series of events featuring the moon, Mars is the next planet to come to Peel Cathedral.

How exactly will the one million pounds to be spent on a national artificial intelligence office be used?

Education Minister Daphne Caine will face questions about school suspensions next week.

A road on the way to a beauty spot will be closed for a week next month. 

Have University College Isle of Man buildings been tested for a dangerous gas? 

The Island's telecoms regulator says it hasn't taken any action over the new paid-for manx.net email system - because it doesn't oversee it.

Braddan's rates will go up by 2.8 per cent this year, according to commissioners.

If you're a fan of weddings, the Department for Enterprise says it has just the job for you!

Three Isle of Man companies have been put onto a UK tax avoidance blacklist.

The Island's gas regulator has rejected criticisms made by Isle of Man energy in a consultation about new rules.

The Department for Enterprise has applied to keep hospitality facilities in place after Manx Grand Prix, to be used for the Food and Drink Festival's replacement.

A social media user has shared video of a pod of dolphins joining him on a boat trip.

A road in in the south of the Island will close next week as demolition work gets underway on a landmark former hotel.

How many youngsters starting school haven't yet been toilet trained?

The Island's largest local authority has announced a below-inflation rates rise for the coming year.

Is the government planning to allow people without driveways to install electric chargers for vehicles?

The Speaker of the House of Keys has met with the Prime Minister of India.

If you're planning on taking part in one of the Island's largest musical events, tomorrow's your last chance.

Manx Care says it's looking for a non-executive board member to help run the Island's healthcare system

Demand for dementia treatment in future will be under the spotlight in the House of Keys next week.

A UK man who was jailed for more than 14 years for his part in a plot to smuggle £99,000 worth of cocaine to the Island is to appeal his sentence.

The premises of a high street beauty salon are up for sale.

Questions about how Manx Care considers war pensions will be raised by MHKs next week.

The Mountain Road has been closed overnight by heavy snow and high winds.

The Island's first cannabis social club has been approved for Ramsey.

The Steam Packet Company says bad weather tomorrow means two more sailings have been cancelled.

Police say people have handed in more than a hundred firearms since launching an amnesty almost a fortnight ago.

Ronaldsway Met Office says the Island may get some more snow tonight.

Malew Commissioners say there'll be no increase in rates for residents this year.

A new motorsports-themed bar in Douglas has given a peek behind the scenes as work begins on its transformation.

An Island cat who went missing from home has been reunited with his owners, four years later!

Flying drones near the course during the Island's major racing festivals this year could land you in prison for up to five years.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has applied for permission to improve a dam which is at high risk of failure.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department spent hundreds of thousands of pounds resurfacing a road in Derbyhaven because it was on the Island's priority list.

A closure of a section of the TT course to clean up debris has been extended because of the amount found.

Police have released more details about a brawl which happened over the weekend.

The Fire and Rescue Service says it dealt with a blaze caused by hot clothes in Ballasalla this morning.

The UK government has been accused of meddling with Manx laws over assisted dying.

Ramsey Commissioners have announced the town's rates will rise by three and a half percent this year.

The Steam Packet's announced two of Friday's sailings are now at risk because of bad weather.

Health Minister Claire Christian says she doesn't know how much the Island is paying for people taking dementia drugs.

A Douglas gym says it wants to expand into a neighbouring car showroom.

The Steam Packet says two sailings are cancelled today, while this morning's has been delayed.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department is already considering new laws about mouldy homes - but legislation is already in place to help tackle the problem.

The Post Office says it's identified a solution to the problem with sending items to the USA.

The government's statutory board members could be in line for a three per cent pay rise this year, if Tynwald approves.

The government says all designated Manx beaches have passed water quality tests.

An Island charity restoring an iconic landmark is warning people after scammers tried to impersonate it.

Manx Utilities is asking dog walkers not to leave dog mess around the Island's vital water supplies.

The Steam Packet Company says two sailings have been rescheduled tomorrow.

Island resident Tyson Fury is set to return to the boxing ring this spring.  

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is advising people to keep their windows and doors closed in Braddan as it deals with an incident.

Isle of Man Creamery is offering a unique opportunity, as it recruits a trainee cheesemaker!

If you are and always have been missing the Traitors, two charities are offering the chance to relive the experience.

Cabinet Office Minister says the government is making changes to make sure staff know what to do in bad weather in future.

Onchan MHK Rob Callister says he won't sign off laws which would see the Island's bishop lose their Tynwald vote.

Part of the TT course will shut for two hours tomorrow as the DOI cleans up after recent bad weather.

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service says it spent around an hour and a half battling a fire in the north of the Island last night.

The Steam Packet Company says it wants your views as it designs the next ship in its fleet.

A UK barrister will head up a review of the Island's sex offences laws.

A Scottish rowing club's raising money by taking on a crossing from the Isle of Whithorn to the Isle of Man.

Sulby reservoir could be getting a floating solar array, as Manx Utilities carries out a survey of the site.

Bride Commissioners say they're freezing their rates again this year.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says government won't pay a rise of more than five per cent to pensions dating back three years.

Manx Utilities says it wants to demolish three holiday chalets in Laxey's conservation area to make way for a sewage pumping station.

A Manx religious book dating back more than 300 years is being sold on eBay for nearly £3,000.

Campaigners say they'll hold a weekly vigil for Palestinians in Douglas.

The government's issued health advice, as chickenpox spreads around the Island.

If you've ever wanted your own dolphin, now's your chance - and you can help raise money for a good cause.

A meeting in Douglas next week will hear about the future of the Island's immigration policy from a specialist advocate.

A bar in Ramsey says it'll deeply miss its beloved pub dog.