Isle of Man News

A popular festive attraction in Onchan will be built this week.

MHKs could vote to strip the Bishop of their vote in Tynwald this week.

Police are appealing for information after a crash outside the airport yesterday.

Tynwald's Public Accounts Committee says it's rescheduled two hearings about healthcare funding.

An MHK has asked how much the government makes from parking tickets.

Ramsey commissioners are inviting businesses and other organisations to get involved in its annual festive celebrations this year.

An energy efficiency scheme for Manx homes, due last month, will now be introduced next year.

Inflation is reported as being the most common concern among Manx businesses.  

Tynwald's backed new reforms which government says will simplify the planning system.

Fancy celebrating Christmas while raising money for old working horses? 

The fire service is warning people about the risks of festive fires as Christmas approaches.

Douglas Council says it wants your views as it considers improvements to the capital's biggest park.

Tynwald's approved changes to laws which mean more people will be eligible for jury service.

The Mountain Road is due to be inspected this morning after days of closures.

An MHK wants to know what progress has been made on plans to resurface a town's two main streets. 

Port Erin Commissioners are looking to rent the town's bowling green for £400 per year from the Department of Infrastructure.

Legislation which the government says will modernise the education system will be introduced to the House of Keys next week.

The government says it's finished 35 out of 180 potential cost-saving measures.

Tynwald will be asked to approve changes to pension schemes for public sector workers when it sits in December.

A Bill to recognise the capital's new city status will go before the Legislative Council next week.

3FM's Santa's Little Helpers charity drive is back this year.

Braddan commissioners are urging people to come forward with information after a fly-tipping incident on one of the Island's most picturesque roads.

Two Island companies have teamed up to produce a festive treat.

A UK newspaper is looking for your stories about Manx wallabies.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will stay shut for the rest of today.

The government's to hold a special drop-in session for people on benefits or pensions who don't have bank accounts.

The Department for Enterprise says it'll take another 10 months to bring in changes to the Island's work permit system.

Public health officials are warning people to prepare to flu season.

Commissioners in the south of the Island say they'll hold a drop-in session for people to find out more about proposed 20mph speed limits.

The Steam Packet Company has released its timetables for next year, with three vessels running a regular schedule of sailings.

Ramsey will be the next town to switch on its Christmas lights this evening, after Douglas yesterday.

Firefighters say nobody was hurt during a kitchen fire in Douglas yesterday.

A yellow weather warning is in place this morning with sub-zero temperatures overnight around the Island.

Your child could win the chance to switch on a village's Christmas lights!

New health passports are among changes planned to improve health services for people with learning disabilities.

Douglas may be the first, but it's certainly not the last when it comes to switching on its Christmas lights! 

The government says it spent 62 per cent of its money on the Island last year.

The government's spent £45,000 on funding the Southern Swimming Pool this year.

A local woman's raised over £1,200 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service while she recovered from surgery.

The government's spent over £50,000 on carbon literacy training since the project started two years ago.

The Department of Infrastructure's confirmed the Mountain Road will stay shut until tomorrow lunchtime, Friday, November 21.

The police are warning using Artificial Intelligence to make sexualised images of people is now a criminal offence.

A sweet treat business is counting down to opening its new location in time for Christmas!

Tynwald's unanimously voted to extend the MiCard system for another six months.

A woman's had her employment tribunal against a Peel café thrown out.

The Mountain Road and Tholt-y-Will roads will remain closed for another day.

How much has the government spent on tackling youth crime?

An Island charity which provides essentials to those who can't afford them is recruiting.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood will face a string of questions about new speed limits in Douglas and Onchan when the House of Keys sits next week.

The Department for Enterprise says TT visitors spent an average of £1,015 each during this year's festival.

In another first for the Isle of Man, 3FM has today launched a Christmas pop-up station, 3FM Christmas for the festive season!

A debate into the future of benefits payments for people who don't have bank accounts will continue today.

Lloyds Banking Group says it'll stop offering car loans to Island customers.

Temporary traffic lights won't be put out on the coast road until after rush hour this morning. 

Douglas gets in the festive mood tonight, with the first of the Island's Christmas lights switch-on events.

A new film starring a Kirk Michael resident will be released in the New Year.

Police are warning against speeding as Road Safety Week continues.

The Education Minister says substantial progress has been made on the design of the new Castle Rushen High School.

Plans for Ramsey harbour's flood defence scheme will go on display next week.

If you're doing your Christmas shopping in the capital, there'll be free parking for you.

Over a quarter of the energy imported from the UK last year was classified as green.

The Island's health minister says the Island's GPs each have far fewer patients on average than their UK counterparts.

An award-winning pub in the North has reopened.

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will remain closed for the rest of today.

The Steam Packet Company says continuing work at Liverpool Ferry Terminal means its sailings will divert again this weekend.

A government minister says more than 650 residents are getting more in benefits than they would on minimum wage.

The Island's Information Commissioner has told a government department to review its decision on a Freedom of Information request about racist language.

The Steam Packet Company says a crossing will be half an hour late today as it catches up following two cancellations yesterday.

Do you know of an athlete, team or coach who deserves recognition? 

Ronaldsway Met Office says freezing conditions are here to stay this week.

More than 400 government employees have completed their carbon literacy training. 

A woman who lost her mum to cancer is tackling a marathon in Italy next year to raise money for Hospice Isle of Man.

Bus Vannin's warning some of its services are running behind this morning.

A road in the west of the Island will be closed today to allow for the removal of dangerous trees. 

Island actor Joe Locke is in the running for an award for his role in hit TV drama Heartstopper.

Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says young people don't feel this year's minimum wage rise will make it harder for them to find work.

Police say half the cars they stopped in an operation to see how many were ready for winter had problems.

A yellow weather warning for ice remains in place today with sub-zero temperatures across much of  the Island.

Freezing conditions means the Mountain Road is currently closed.

A high street building in Ramsey is up for sale - containing a shop and apartment.

A festive fundraiser for Hospice Isle of Man has already raised more than £22,000 - and there's still over two weeks until it takes place!

The Island's air ambulance service is asking relatives to remember to bring photo ID if their loved ones are flown for treatment across.

Fancy designing a Christmas card for the police?

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says discussions are still taking place to help those without bank accounts when benefits and pension payments go electronic next year.

Two ferry sailings overnight have been cancelled

Tynwald has failed to pass the Area Plan for the North and West.

Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says her department is meeting with the Island's vets.

Manx Care's paid out more than a million pounds in clinical negligence claims since it was set up four and a half years ago.

A local authority has scaled back its plans to develop a park in the south of the Island.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing weather overnight.

The government says benefit claimants and pensioners without a bank account can contact it about a payment exception service.

Two ferry sailings overnight could be facing disruption.

Police are highlighting new laws which outlaw revenge porn on the Island.

A consultation into plans for the Island's first ever offshore windfarm closes today.

A retired nurse from Licolnshire chose Port Erin to move to yesterday - when Escape to the Country aired its first ever Manx episode.

Tynwald will sit this morning, with 21 questions on the order paper to be discussed by politicians. 

The government's Public Services Commission says it doesn't hold financial accounts for the Western Civic Amenity Site.

A Manx TT star is launching his own racing team inspired by the coffee brand he owns.

An MLC will ask the government to speed up its plans to make sure nobody goes without a roof over their head.

There's still a chance to have your say about proposals for the Island's first offshore windfarm.

An Island movie star will be honoured by one of the cities that played a part in one of his most iconic roles.

The Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice patches.

There's been an incident of fly tipping outside the crematorium.

The most and least punctual bus routes on the Island have been released by Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood.

Bus drivers will be considering their next move this week, after voting to take industrial action.

A stretch of road in the north of the Island will be shut today for repairs to a telegraph pole.

A legacy lap during next year's TT festival is to be led by women for the first time.

A craft shop in Ramsey says it'll close its doors for good next month.

One of the Island's oldest charities will hold its first distribution of the year this week.

Fancy living in a former home of the Bee Gees?

Police are reminding people not to use their mobile phones behind the wheel.

Buses in Willaston will be diverted this week as roadworks get underway.

Firefighters say reports of a blaze on the Calf of Man at the weekend turned out to be something unexpected.

Police are warning motorists about freezing conditions on the roads this morning.

An Island vet company says it'll continue serving farms until at least the New Year.

Isle of Man Post Office says if you're planning on sending gifts and cards off the Island, the deadline's rapidly approaching!

An MHK wants to know why a swimming pool was closed for repairs during half-term holidays.

A group of 29 kayakers have completed 468 laps of a lake to raise money for charity

Fire crews dealt with a fire caused by a remote control car controller this weekend.

Manx police officers will be heading to the UK next month for a recruitment drive.

Manx Utilities says it's making great progress on Peel's new sewage treatment works.

How much has been spent on carbon literacy training on the Island?

No impact assessment was made for changes to apprenticeship schemes because other measures were taken.

The government's strategy to promote local produce will come under the spotlight in Tynwald next week.

A local man will be running the London Marathon to raise money for The Children's Centre. 

An MHK wants to know if there are supply issues at the meat plant in Tromode.

An MHK wants to know what the government's target GP to patient ratio is.

Plans for the new Castle Rushen High School will come under the spotlight in Tynwald next week.

Right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins has confirmed she'll be returning to the Island next year.

More than half of cars stopped during the police's final session of winter checks were found to have defects.

Marshals from the 'friendly races' will meet in the south of the Island next week.

New cryptocurrency laws could help clamp down on tax evasion.

How much energy has been brought to the Island from the UK in the last three years?

A researcher at a Welsh university is looking for people who know about herring fishing in the Irish Sea.

Questions over care staff vetting will be raised by MHKs next week.

The number of air traffic controllers at the airport will be discussed in Tynwald Next week.

The Steam Packet's announced this evening's sailing to Heysham has been cancelled. 

Police say they've located the person reported to be sleeping rough in the North of the Island. 

A Thai restaurant in central Douglas is up for sale.

An organisation representing the Island's livestock producers says it's talking to the government about vet services for its members.

Police are appealing for information about a rough sleeper in the north of the Island.

Replacing play equipment on Laxey Promenade could cost up to £120,000, according to Garff Commissioners.

The Department of Infrastructure is asking for views on four Sundays being used for racing during TT and Manx Grand Prix next year.

One of Peel's longest-running businesses says it'll close its doors for good soon.

Bride Commissioners say they're giving up Facebook after online abuse.

Ronaldsway airport says the number of passengers using it last month was down more than 6.5 per cent on last year's total.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another yellow warning for heavy rain tonight.

The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be speed limits on a busy Onchan road from next week.

Manx Care's revealed the number of people suffering from asbestos-related diseases on the Island.

No patient transfer buses have been bought in the past three years, according to the infrastructure minister.

The government's asking for feedback on proposals to improve legal aid services.

A country road in the north will be closed for a week to repair damage caused by the recent heavy rainfall.

Prisoners from off the Island who are serving longer terms in jail are the subject of a question from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson.

Manxman sailings are switching from Liverpool to Heysham this weekend.

Onchan commissioners say they'll ask the Department of Infrastructure to repaint double-yellow lines after illegal parking stopped bins being emptied this week.

An award-winning pub says it'll close for a refurbishment next week.

Peel could be getting a new playgroup, if planners give the project the green light.

The Isle of Man will feature on a popular house-hunting TV show next week.

New government figures say inflation fell slightly last month.

Questions about whether rent deposits should have a protection scheme will be raised by an MHK next week.

The Manx National Farmers Union is asking farmers to take part in a survey about vets.

Two ferry sailings could be facing disruption this weekend.

Will a backup system for people on benefits without bank accounts be set up in time?

Garff commissioners are to write to the Island's chief constable after a serious incident in Maughold last month.

Around £6.3 million has been spent on government-issued spending cards in the past year.

A composer and writer have won one of the UK's top music awards for a piece inspired by the Isle of Man.

An action plan on the government's work to tackle the harm done by drugs will be published in December. 

Heavy rain overnight has caused some damage on the Island.

An online fundraiser set up to pay for the funeral costs of a well-known Island man has reached over £6,000 .

A man who stole just under a million pounds from his wife's elderly grandfather has been refused permission to appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

A local authority's urging people in the south of the Island to give their feedback on plans for 20mph zones.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson is urging people on benefits or pensioners to let the government know if they can't get a bank account.

Isle of Man Post Office says there's bad news if you're hoping to send Christmas presents to the US this year.

The Department of Infrastructure says its workers are preparing for heavy rain this evening, and is advising people to get ready.

Garff commissioners say a number of residents in sheltered accommodation are facing uncertainty over the government's decision to scrap Micards.

An MHK says the Penny mobile banking service will be dropped next Monday, November 17.

If you missed out last night, there'll be another good chance to see the Northern lights tonight!

A yellow weather warning for more heavy rain and flooding has been issued for tonight.

Are people claiming income support falling further behind society as inflation rises?

The government's reminding people to prepare their homes for winter as temperatures drop.

The Island's infrastructure minister says the end of tax discs may be in sight - but there's no date yet for the change.

Manx Telecom says its broadband network users could face "disruption" for up to six hours tonight.

An MHK has hit out at the Department of Infrastructure over its consultation on 20mph zones, saying he thinks it ignored him and others.

Skywatchers got a treat last night - when the Northern lights put on a spectacular show.

The Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to think carefully before parking or turning around outside fire stations.

A group of rowers and sea kayakers will be taking on a 24 hour kayak marathon for charity this week.

Fancy owning a motorbike which has raced in the TT?

Should the government give benefits claimants and pensioners money for private healthcare?

Could Manx Care be scrapped?

Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a 'verbal altercation' between two people in Strand Street last week.

How many GP practices offer online booking for appointments?

A Ramsey man's warning people to lock their cars at night after his family's vehicles were broken into.

Douglas Council says opening the splash park three weeks earlier each summer would be too expensive because it would have to pay staff extra.

An AI recreation of Chief Minister Alf Cannan is promising Facebook users they can make a fortune using a new government trading platform.

The Department of Infrastructure is asking drivers to exercise caution today amid downpours.

The Isle of Man has observed a two-minute silence to commemorate Remembrance Day.

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

Police say more than two-thirds of vehicles stopped last night had defects.

Douglas horse trams says it'll remember some of the Island's most unusual draftees today.

Three roads in Douglas will keep their 30mph status after consultation over proposed changes.