Isle of Man News

GCSE and A-Level students on the Island could face delays getting their results this year, because of strike action.

Fancy hitting speeds of 120mph straight down? An Island company says it'll soon offer you the experience of a lifetime!

The Celtic League has accused politicians of failing the public, after a report to Tynwald revealed around one in seven people on the Island are living in poverty.

With less than a month to go until this year's race festival, a film archive has released online videos showing how the TT looked a century ago.

What's being described as the best collection of road racing memorabilia in Ireland has been put together to commemorate a TT legend.

Manx Care has confirmed a number of services will return to Ramsey Cottage Hospital in time for TT.

The government says it won't release a letter about the Island's assisted dying laws sent by the UK's Deputy Prime Minister.

Part of one of Castletown's main streets will be temporarily shut next week.

The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have any responsibility for cleaning up seaweed.

The Central Registry says less than 30 per cent of the Island's land is currently registered with it.

Police say they're currently dealing with a car crash on Douglas Road near Ballasalla.

The Department of Infrastructure has had to bring in specialist contractors in order to make progress with dredging Douglas Harbour.

A former Douglas hotel with 28 ensuite guest bedrooms could be yours.

The Department of Health and Social Care is to raise fees for adult services by almost three per cent this year.

An Island hotel is warning travellers not to get caught out by new airline rules which mean a driving licence is no longer enough to travel here.

The government's planning to update the Island's laws governing war memorials.

A trophy from one of the biggest races at the Island's best-known race course is up for sale on eBay.

Police say the Mountain Road will be shut until around 11pm.

A city centre store in Douglas says it's looking forward to doubling in size when it opens next week.

Trying to join in with the Red Arrows this TT could see you spending five years in jail.

Police say part of Douglas has now re-opened following a crash this morning.

The Island's newest bar and restaurant will throw open its doors this weekend.

A total of 48 claims were made for damage from potholes in the past year.

A rapist who was jailed for almost 19 years after carrying out a sustained attack on a woman is to appeal his sentence.

Douglas Bay Horse Tramway says it's suspended tram services until further notice because of a crash this morning.

The Treasury is set to release a new set of colour coins showing off national parks in the UK and the Isle of Man.

A woman's thanked the community after thieves returned solar panels they'd stolen in Greeba.

Four football teams from the UK will be playing a pre-season tournament in the north of the Island later this summer.

Time's running out if you want a stall on Tynwald Day in St Johns.

Central Promenade in Douglas will be closed until around 3pm because of a crash.

There'll be more roadworks in Kewaigue later this week.

Around one in seven Island residents are living in poverty, according to a new government report.

A rapid review of bed capacity at Noble's hospital was to reassure the public, according to the Health Minister.

Fancy getting paid to go to the pub for a pint on Thursday?

An Island foodbank for animals has made an urgent appeal for cat food.

A special fundraising event celebrating women in motorcycling will get underway next month.

The government says its officials  are holding meetings about the war in Iran.

Airline easyJet says it won't be adding any fuel surcharges to the price of its flights this summer despite soaring costs.

Dinosaurs are counting down to a huge event in Douglas this weekend.

Business Isle of Man says it's looking for people from hospitality to join an industry organisation.

Castletown commissioners have hit out after public toilets were vandalised this week.

The government says tax on fuel - set in line with the UK - is set to rise three times in the next 12 months.

Tributes are being paid to a well-known builder from the south of the Island.

Manx Care says it's launched two new vaccination programmes for spring.

The UK government has given the green light for Manx Telecom's takeover after carrying out a national security assessment.

Post Office chairman Stu Peters says the organisation has spent almost £15,000 compensating people for lost parcels in the last two years.

The north of the Island will play host to a huge motorbike show next week.

Are there any plans to adopt graduated driving licences on the Island?

The Southern 100 committee has released the schedule for this summer's races.

Manx Care says a dozen people on the Island have been hospitalised by spider bites in the last five years.

The House of Keys will sit this morning, with every question on the order paper coming from the same politician.

Three Laxey residents will battle it out for a seat on Garff Commissioners next month.

Ramsey commissioners say they'll be spraying for weeds this week.

A Manx bomb disposal hero's partner is appealing for thieves to return equipment he put together.

The government's asking people not to stockpile fuel amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Ramsey Commissioners are hunting fly-tippers who dumped rubble and waste in a lane.

An MHK wants an update on the dredging programme in Douglas Harbour.

A woman's issued a heartfelt plea after her property was covered in bird poo because someone's feeding seagulls.

Isle of Man boxer Tyson Fury has signed an agreement to fight heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua.

An Island brewery will be the official sponsor of this year's Manx Grand Prix.

A market research company is asking for your views about online masculinity, misogyny and misandry.

The Department of Infrastructure says its countdown to TT will see a stretch of the course in the west of the Island closed this week.

Who's responsible for removing excess seaweed?

There'll be road closures in Peel this weekend as a fire festival gets underway.

The Office of Fair Trading says it's written to Island car finance providers asking how they're dealing with cases where it might have been mis-sold.

Onchan MHK Rob Callister has announced he'll stand for re-election later this year.

There's been a car crash between the Braid Crossroads and Foxdale.

A planning application's been submitted for a temporary storage compound to help finish a multimillion pound housing project.

The next round of hearings into the Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm application have been announced.

As the weather gets warmer and the roads get busier, the police are again reminding bikers to stay safe while heading out for the first time this year.

A section of the TT course will be closed for a morning this week to get ready for the races.

Why has the health department ordered a rapid review of bed capacity at Noble's Hospital?

Police have reported a car crash on the Kewaigue Road

Police say there's been a car crash on the Peel to Kirk Michael coast road.

The fire and rescue service has confirmed it was brought in to help get an injured person off the Polish training ship which is visiting Douglas.

The government says to get ready to count everyone in your household for Census Night tonight, Sunday, April 26.

Isle of Man Energy says its hedging strategy is helping protect customers from rising global gas prices.

Today's the first day of a key event in the Manx cultural calendar.

An army veteran says he plans to become the first person from the Island to complete the London Marathon in a wheelchair.

A Scottish rowing club is attempting a 52-mile round trip across the Irish Sea today.

Police say a section of the Mountain Road is currently closed because of a crash.

The government says it welcomes news of an extended ceasefire in the Middle East, but will continue to monitor how international developments affect the Island.

The public are being invited to go aboard a tall ship which is visiting from Poland this weekend.

Police have issued a warning about students underage drinking as they go on study leave for their GSCEs.

A motion to draft amendments to the Island's Assisted Dying Bill to address concerns from the UK will be put forward in the House of Keys next week.

A popular Douglas festival has received its alcohol licences for the 2026 event.

Plans to redevelop a prominent demolition site in the city centre have been submitted.

A public meeting will be held next week to provide an update on the government's Autism Strategy.

There are plans for an indoor golf simulator in Braddan.

Compensation claims for damage caused by potholes will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

A road closure on a section of the TT course is being extended.

Laws to reform the NHS will get their second reading in the House of Keys next week.

Manx Care says maintenance works are planned at the Emergency Department of Noble's Hospital from today.

A grounded boat in the North of the Island won't be able to move until the middle of next month because of the tides.

A commissioner from the North has become the next person to throw their hat into the ring for this year's general election.

Primary school students from across the Island will take part in workshops with a number of emergency services next month.

Around 2,000 people are currently on the waiting list for initial Ear, Nose and Throat outpatient appointments.

A supermarket's loyalty scheme has launched on the Island.

The Infrastructure Minister says Douglas's port is under pressure because of a lack of space.

A British boxing legend will be visiting the Island to give a talk later this year.

The Chief Minister says the UK's refusal to give Royal Assent to the Island's assisted dying bill at this time is not a constitutional problem.

Fire crews were called to a smoking electric vehicle charging point earlier this morning.

The health minister's published details on the Island's new approach to frailty care.

Plans to protect the heritage of Douglas Head will be presented to Tynwald next month.

A special motoring event bringing 100 Minis and Fords to the Island will take place this weekend.

It's expected to cost the government over £315,000 to convert a former bank into a facility for Manx National Heritage.

A local LGBTQ charity is to host an Olympian for a talk about being an openly gay elite athlete.

The government's reminding employers and contractors their tax return deadline is fast approaching.

An Onchan commissioner's become the next person to declare their intention to stand in this year's general election.

Laws dealing with the affairs of people who lack the mental capacity to make legal decisions will start being implemented next year.

A festival will be held to celebrate 150 years of the Douglas horse tramway this summer.

A former UK defence chief will be holding a talk about the climate crisis and national security next month.

A TT sidecar ace is appealing for information over his missing African Grey Parrot.

Isle of Man passports will now be accepted for visa-free travel to China under a new scheme.

Tynwald has voted to approve the sale of a historic building in the South.

Andreas Racing Association has confirmed a former TT rider died in an incident at Jurby Race Circuit.

The first cruise ship of the season is due to arrive on the Island today.

Have pirates landed in the North?

The government's approved over three million pounds in loans for Manx National Heritage over the past four years.

A town clerk has been reinstated by a local authority in the North following a three month investigation.

Plans for a music stage on a beach in the west of the Island have been given the go-ahead.

All Island households should have received a census letter by this Friday, with the government asking them to be completed on Sunday, April 26.

There's now specialist advice on how to protect wildlife in a college course about trimming your bushes.

A small business owner says they're devastated after their van went up in flames at Noble's Hospital.

One of the TT's biggest stars has been banned from driving.

The Information Commissioner says the Department for Enterprise must give a new response to a Freedom of Information request about staff bonuses.

A northern local authority's warning people to be careful in a plantation as trees are cut down.

The government's holding another event on how to prepare for worst case scenarios this week.

The historic value of a building in the South of the Island will be preserved no matter who it's sold to, according to a government minister.

The government says its third Annual Report on Poverty Measures will be laid before Tynwald in May.

A new facility to help get inmates ready for work has officially been opened at the prison.

Work to re-open a path down to a village's promenade is still underway.

An MHK wants to know when repairs to Douglas Promenade will be carried out.

Manx Care has confirmed it was a vehicle fire which caused the main entrance of Noble's Hospital to be closed this morning.

The government wants your views on plans which would require passengers to carry ID when travelling with the Steam Packet.

Tynwald is due to sit later this morning, with a total of 19 questions on the order paper to be discussed.

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it doesn't have a projected cost for using the NSC to host the Island Games.

Applications for this year's Isle of Man Arts Council student bursaries are now open.

A small street in Douglas will be closed for nearly a month from next week.

Castletown is to host a huge celebration of Star Wars next month.

The Island's Cyber Security centre is warning about a new AI which has uncovered previously unknown weaknesses which can be exploited by hackers.

Part of the Queen's Pier in Ramsey will be re-opening for the season next month.

Tynwald will hear an urgent question about assisted dying laws when it sits tomorrow morning.

The government's appointed a new airport director.

Tributes are being paid to a long-serving commissioner in the North.

A section of the TT course is now closed until Friday afternoon.

Tynwald will hear about freight capacity in the Island's capital when it sits this week.

Work on one of the Island's roadracing circuits will mean temporary speed limits next month.

The Department of Education, Sport and culture has applied for planning permission to make changes at a Manx-speaking school in St Johns.

Manx Care says more than 3,000 people were removed from waiting lists last year - because they shouldn't have been on them.

Garff Commissioners say they're considering buying a patch of land in Laxey for a new bus shelter.

The Coastguard says a new, quieter helicopter should mean less Douglas residents are woken up during night-time rescue missions.

Letters about this year's interim census will start dropping through doors this week.

What can government do about overspending departments?

The airport's launched an initiative to make travel easier for people with autism and other conditions.

Braddan commissioners say they're looking at applying for an alcohol licence for the Roundhouse.

There's a chance to get your hands on some unique TT motorbikes for a wheelie good cause next month.

An MHK has a string of questions for ministers over the sale of a landmark building in the south of the Island.

Hundreds of chess players will be coming to the Isle of Man for a tournament next year hoping to win a share of its £660,000 prize pot.

A food and drink festival showcasing local produce during TT could return this year - if planners give the go-ahead.

How much mail gets lost making its way through the Post Office's systems?

The Department of Infrastructure has reopened the Mountain Road, exactly when it said it would.

The man behind the Island's assisted dying laws will address Tynwald next week.

A hotel in Douglas has been told it will need planning permission to have signs projected onto its wall.

A petition's been started calling for increased funding for the Island's Music Service.

The contents of a well-known bar in Douglas will go under the hammer today.

Is racing the TT course the wrong way faster than a normal lap?

A summer beach stage in Port Erin will find out if it's been granted a licence next week.

If you're looking for the perfect summer job, an Island company may have just what you're looking for!

The Steam Packet company says three sailings are facing delays today.

The Northern end of the Mountain Road has reopened.

A lucky Island winner has come forward to claim a £125,000 National Lottery win.

A man who bit off an ear in an unprovoked attack in a Douglas has had a planned appeal against his sentence thrown out.

The Northern Civic Amenity Site will reopen next week.

One of the best-known four-legged shop patrons in Douglas found herself in a spot of bother last night.

An MHK says the UK's refusal to put Manx assisted dying laws forward for Royal Assent is "concerning".

Former Island resident Andy Kershaw has died.

The Royal College of Nursing says it'll consult staff members about Manx Care's latest pay offer next week.

Could Manx actor Joe Locke be returning to the Marvel universe?

The Kirk Michael Coast Road will have speed limits and a one-way restriction to allow for a walking event this weekend.

The UK says it won't recommend the Island's new assisted dying laws for Royal Assent.

The chair of Peel Commissioners has confirmed a member of staff is being investigated.

A union leader says the end of the bus strike is a bittersweet moment for some.

Onchan MHK Rob Callister is urging constituents to contact him if they're having problems taxing their car after recent changes.

Tynwald is due to hear about hospital bed capacity and waiting times at Accident & Emergency next week.

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

The Steam Packet says this morning's 9am sailing from Douglas to Heysham will be delayed.

The number of people on the Island affected by personal data breaches leapt by 38 per cent at the end of last year.

A road in the centre of Ramsey will be shut for a day next week for repair work.

What can the government do to get rid of invasive species?

The winner of last year's Parish Walk has shared tips for first timers as the Island looks ahead to the iconic event.

The weekend could start with a spectacular lightshow tomorrow - if the weather stays clear enough.

The Department of Infrastructure is asking drivers to take extra care on the TT course as workers repaint kerbs and bridges.

A couple from the Isle of Man will be on their way to Las Vegas to get married after winning an online competition.

Would you like to get involved in a film during this year's TT festival?

Commissioners in Onchan have put off deciding whether a Pride event will go ahead in the village this summer.

Marown commissioners say you should prepare for inspections to check if your hedges are up to standard.

The Island's bus strike is over, after bus drivers accepted the government's "final offer".

An Island charity says it's marked a special hat-trick this month - after receiving its first baby blackbird of the year.

A Peel commissioner says two motions she wanted the board to discuss haven't been placed on the agenda for tonight.