Isle of Man News

Ramsey commissioners say if you notice the town's darker than usual, it's because street lights are being repaired.

A Douglas MHK wants to know how much illness is costing the government.

The King's Baton Relay is touring the Island ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer.

Sir Mark Cavendish has waved the flag to officially open the Le Mans 24 hour race in France.

A cruise ship with more than 160 people aboard is stopping off in Douglas today.

The Steam Packet says the technical issue which caused disruption with the Manxman earlier in the week has now been fixed.

The Island has retained its Aa3 credit rating from Moody's, which the same as the UK.

A consultation event about the biggest park in the Island's capital takes place today.

An Island charity is asking for your old bike leathers - so it can help train medics on how to cut them off safely.

Five Island residents have been recognised in the Kings birthday honours list.

Feeding the birds in the south of the Island could be about to get very expensive - as commissioners consider bringing in new byelaws.

Residents in the south of the Island are being reassured over a wandering peacock.

A café in Ramsey is hoping to reopen tomorrow after closing because of a flood in TT.

Don't fall for scam callers pretending to be from online bank Revolut!

Onchan MHK Julie Edge will raise the issue of port security in an urgent Tynwald question next week.

Manx Care says it won't move a rehabilitation ward from Ramsey Cottage Hospital to a day centre more than half a mile away.

Around 50 acres of farmland in the west of the Island is up for sale.

A new interim chief executive of Manx Care has been named.

A series of roadworks will be taking place along a key road in Ramsey from today.

An MHK is to quiz a minister about young people on the Island who are facing bleak futures.

Forcing ferry passengers to carry ID and keeping their details on file may need new laws, according to the Island's information commissioner.

A rider who was seriously injured in the TT will soon be returning home to Finland.

The future of sidecars at the Island's roadracing events will be raised in parliament this month.

The government's cyber-security office has issued advice to election candidates about disinformation and misinformation in the run-up to polling this year.

Public Health is inviting people to share their experiences of managing their weight in a new survey.

Tributes have been paid to a volunteer who served Port St Mary RNLI for more than 40 years.

Moves to reinstate the entire length of the horse tram tracks along Douglas Promenade will need a special vote by Tynwald members because they've been submitted late.

The Department of Infrastructure says it won't reveal some of the costs of TT work because it might damage its commercial interests.

A Tory MP has called on the Isle of Man to take action over "dirty money" before Britain hosts a G20 summit next year.

The passenger in a serious sidecar crash during TT qualifying says he's now in a much better place recovering from injuries in hospital.

Nominations have opened if you'd like to contest one of two seats in a northern by-election.

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Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he'll publish what people think of 20mph limits next month.

The Island's biggest skateboarding event of the year is looking for marshals.

An American military newspaper has published a list of reasons to visit the Island.

The Steam Packet company says the Ben my Chree will be taking over from the Manxman for the time being.

Sewage and the cost of getting rid of it will be on the mind of an MHK this month.

The government's telecoms watchdog says you might notice your TV isn't picking up a good signal today.

A popular Douglas café has been put up for sale.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an appraisal of an Island hospital wasn't done by his department because the work was too specialised.

Manx Care wants to know what you think of its mental health services.

Satnav companies collect their own data about speed limits - including the Island's 20mph zones.

Another senior Manx Care post is set to become vacant next month.

A number of government bodies are reporting problems with their computers today.

TT organisers have announced the launch of a review into the future of the sidecar class.

Four Ramsey firefighters will be carrying a training dummy through the hills in a charity challenge later this month.

Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says the government currently doesn't give any money to private developers who want to update historic buildings.

Two ferries have been cancelled today, because of a technical issue with the Manxman.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's getting this year's cats eyes installations underway from next week.

The Manxman's due to be over two hours late coming in from Heysham this morning.

Ronaldsway airport saw a huge jump in the number of passengers using the facility in May.

The family of a Manx rider who crashed during the TT have given an update on his condition.

An Island animal charity has applied for planning permission for a storage container for essential supplies.

Who's causing the Island's countryside fires when cooking?

An Onchan garage that shut earlier this year could be bulldozed under new plans.

The company behind a planned windfarm off the Island's east coast says the project could see people's electricity bills slashed by up to 15 per cent.

The Manx Credit Union says its office will be shut for around a fortnight as it brings in a new software system.

A popular event for mothers is returning this weekend.

Manx Utilities says only around 10 smart electricity meters caused difficulties during installation - out of 34,778 put in.

An event in the south of the Island this week will discuss the future of a church.

An Island broadband company has had its licence revoked after failing to pay fees and submit information to the regulator.

The Department of Infrastructure says it carried out just under £484,500 worth of work on the TT course after inspections with race organisers.

A yacht crew travelling from the Isle of Man had to be rescued from their vessel after it ran aground off the coast of Wales earlier this week.

The Steam Packet Company says it brought 37,941 passengers to the Island during TT this year.

A cruise ship is visiting Douglas today, bringing more than 300 passengers.

A 250-year-old piece of Ballaugh history will be chopped down next week.

Five pounds could be worth more than £200 at an auction this weekend.

The so-called "Harrods of the North" is returning this summer ,according to a minister.

A planning application's been submitted to replace a 50 metre radio tower at the top of Snaefell.

Onchan Commissioners are inviting people in the area to ask them questions at their next meeting.

Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says the Island's made almost £3 million from selling plantation wood since 2023.

The chair of Onchan Commissioners has announced he'll stand in the general election for Garff.

Island resident John Rhys-Davies has been announced as one of the stars of the biggest fan convention in Bulgaria this summer.

A disused warehouse site in Peel could become apartments and a house under new plans.

Douglas Council says the amount of unpaid rates at the end of the financial year was more than twice the previous year's figure.

The House of Commons has heard a call for the Isle of Man to show "common sense and flexibility" over visa rules.

A meeting to review the all-Island 20mph scheme heard 95 per cent of people who'd contacted the new Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall opposed the idea.

A newcomer who was seriously injured during a supersport race at this year's TT is awaiting scan results to see if he'll need spinal surgery.

The government says its total personnel increased by just under half a per cent in the first quarter of this year.

A total of 43 babies were born in May, according to the latest figures from the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit.

Food hygiene inspections are being contracted out because government has just eight qualified staff to inspect 1,800 Island businesses.

Douglas Council says it's going to start charging bereaved families for streaming funerals at the Crematorium online in future.

The Manx Airsoft Club has launched a campaign to raise money for two local mental health charities.

Services on the Snaefell Mountain Railway have been called off today, Tuesday, June 9.

A community hall in the grounds of Peel Cathedral could be getting accessible toilets under new plans.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover has announced he'll defend his seat in this year's general election.

The Department of Health and Social Care is holding a series of drop-in events to mark Carers Week.

Inflation remained level last month after a huge jump in April because of the war in Iran.

A fundraiser to help the family of a rider who died in the TT has passed £25,000.

The Island's General Registry says it's having to bring in a top UK judge to handle a high profile court case, after a deemster resigned over serious health problems.

People in the South are being encouraged to get behind plans to keep Ballafesson Hall open as a community space.

The House of Keys sits later, with a variety of topics on the minds of MHKs.

The Mountain Road is due to close again this morning, as the Department of Infrastructure gets rid of the last reminders of TT.

Douglas Council says its annual environmental campaign next year will concentrate on dog fouling.

Police say a road in Onchan is likely to be shut for hours after a crash.

Electric vehicle drivers are being warned about work on public chargers this week.

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Bus Vannin's apologised if you're having trouble using its website to put money on Go cards.

A huge offshore windfarm site off the Island's southeast coast will go back out to competitive tender next month.

A second attempt to find out if UK nationals who move to the Isle of Man are immigrants or not has been thrown out by the Cabinet Office.

The Crowe brothers have thanked fans for the support after their serious crash during TT qualifying.

Could Douglas Council move back to weekly bin collections?

Manx Utilities says it hired a specialist to see what effect floating solar panels would have on drinking water at Sulby Reservoir.

A social club for the Island's Filipino community says it's praying for friends and family after a huge earthquake rocked the country earlier today.

Police say New Road in Laxey is partly blocked by downed electric railway lines.

If you miss the Christmas lights display in Douglas, the capital's council has some good news for you.

The Mountain Road’s one-way system is due to be removed tomorrow.

A prison officer has announced his plans to stand in the general election for Middle.

The Treasury says it's considering issuing prepaid debit cards to pay benefits to those without a bank account.

The first candidate has declared their intention to stand for Glenfaba and Peel in the general election.

Braddan Commissioners say they'll be carrying out work on trees at a popular skatepark this week, Monday, June 8.

Developer Dandara has applied for permission to build five detached homes on a planned housing estate in Peel.

The rider who crashed in the red flag incident during the Senior TT has let his fans know he's doing okay.

A contractor is expected to start work on new Laxey flood defences this week.

The launch of a new pensions app has been delayed.

There's a chance to have your say about plans for the capital's biggest park this week.

Mobile barbecues will be discussed in the House of Keys this week.

A fundraiser to help a Manx rider who was badly injured in the TT has reached over £28,500.

Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play.

Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.

There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.

TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.

A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.

TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.

The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.

One of the Island's biggest taxi companies has stopped operating.

An MHK wants to know why the government is tendering for a private company to do food hygiene inspections.

Are there too many buildings on the list to become registered in the South?

Questions about the valuation of Ramsey Cottage Hospital will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

Should smaller charities face less rigorous regulation?

Police reported a number of people being arrested for entering closed roads throughout the racing yesterday.

Fans will get to enjoy a traditional TT spectacle over Douglas Bay this evening, Saturday, June 6.

TT organisers have announced a three hour delay to today’s planned racing schedule.

Race officials say the roads open car is making its way around the course.

More Hollywood royalty has been photographed at this year's TT.

The Senior TT will be rescheduled to tomorrow after tonight's red flag incident, according to race officials.

Race officials say the rider involved in the Senior TT red flag incident is conscious and talking.

Race officials have announced the Senior TT has been red flagged.

Michael Dunlop's taken his second win of the say in the Sportbike race.

Michael Dunlop's won the Supersport Race 2, marking his 35th TT Victory.

Police have issued a new plea for people to drive responsibly so as to not cause disruption to the TT.

A fundraiser to help a paralysed TT star has smashed its target of £200,000.

TT organisers have announced a one-hour delay to today's race schedule.

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

An MHK will quiz Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian about waiting times on the Island.

Bus Vannin is reminding TT fans to check timetables before travelling as it's a bank holiday on the Island today, Friday, June 5.

Residents of Onchan will be able to ask questions directly to their commissioners in future.

The Island's gearing up for a day of TT action, with three races planned.

Southern 100 organisers say they've come up with a contingency plan to keep sidecars in the July event.

Pollution levels on the Island are lower than the UK, according to a new two-year study.

The health minister says the emergency mental health service gets around 2,000 calls a month.

There's been another ferry delay for this evening, according to the Steam Packet.

It was a washout today with racing cancelled by weather again, but TT organisers have now released another revised schedule.

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TT fans could be up for a special treat tonight - with a good chance of seeing the northern lights!

TT organisers say the Fan Park will reopen later.

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The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road will be closed for an hour this afternoon.

If you were planning on seeing how your liver had coped with the TT, there's some bad news.

Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood has tabled questions for written reply to ministers over dangerous "forever chemicals" that can take up to 1,000 years to break down.

The fan park at the TT Grandstand will be closed this morning.

A fundraising calendar's looking for your photos of Ramsey's most famous cat!

Can you help feed a crowd of hungry ducklings?

The Steam Packet Company says more of its sailings will be running late today.

Planning permission for nine telegraph poles in Peel will be the subject of five questions in the House of Keys next week.

One of the traditional TT highlights takes place tonight.

How much does the Island make from selling its wood?

Planners will consider proposals to turn part of a huge site in Ramsey into a car showroom next week.

The Steam Packet Company says it's seeing delays with two of its ferries this morning.

The organiser of the Mann Made festival says the event's been a fantastic success this year, with lots of support from locals and TT visitors alike.

More bad weather means more TT action's been cancelled today.

TT organisers are due to issue a schedule update shortly.

TT organisers have released an updated schedule after more racing was disrupted by weather today.

Another candidate has declared they'll stand in the general election for Arbory, Castletown and Malew.

Weather for May was split down the middle, according to the Met Office's latest report.

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Southern 100 organisers have announced sidecars won't be included in the 2026 races.

A cat in Ramsey is down to eight lives - after defying an oncoming rider in practice week.

TT organisers say the Grandstand's fan park will soon be back open after closing for around three hours.

A café in Ramsey has thanked the community for rallying round after a flood earlier.

Police say a man's in court today after being caught speeding three times in a day.

There'll be no racing or course closures today.

Onchan commissioners say binmen will try to empty the district's bins tomorrow, after inconsiderate parking meant they couldn't complete rounds today.

Isle of Pride says it'll host a picnic in the Lieutenant Governor's garden this summer.

An online fundraiser has been launched for a sidecar competitor who was injured during qualifying.

Coastguards in the west of the Island went to the rescue just before midnight last night, when someone fell off a yacht in a marina.

BMW has produced a special motorbike to mark the 115th TT - but you might need to sweet-talk your bank manager to get one!

Police say one of the TT's best-known fans won't be facing charges after someone reported him for performing a burnout in practice week.

Police say they've issued 178 speeding tickets so far this TT.

A privateer making his TT debut was taken to hospital last night after a race incident.

Fans have been sharing their moments meeting Hollywood royalty - after Brad Pitt arrived on the Island yesterday.

TT organisers say this morning's weather is too poor for action on the TT course - but that could change later.

TT organisers have announced a schedule update after this evening's racing was called of because of weather.

TT organisers say all roads around the course are now open, with the exception of the Mountain Road.

TT organisers have confirmed there won't be any more race action because of weather this evening.

More results from public consultations on the rollout of 20mph zones around the Island will be published next month.

TT organisers say the roads open car has now left St Ninian's and is making its way around the course.

Michael Dunlop's marked his 34th TT win during this afternoon's Supersport race, Tuesday, June 2.

A fundraiser to help with the medical expenses of a paralysed TT star has reached over £130,000.