Isle of Man News from Friday, September 5th, 2025

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One of the Island's toughest races will get underway in the north this weekend.

The Island's Lieutenant Governor will officially open a new RNLI shop this weekend.

A local man is set to attempt a 24-hour swim in a bid to raise £50,000 for two Island charities this weekend.

The government says it won't disclose figures about maintainence costs for the former Nurse's Home in Douglas, after getting several freedom of information requests about it.

A special collection of Manx stamps will be released this month to mark two anniversaries about wartime history. 

The government says the income tax department is having trouble with its public phone line. 

A riverside footpath in the west of the Island has been closed as work continues on Peel's sewage works.

A unique sporting contest will be taking place in Laxey this weekend.

Manx Care says inconsiderate drivers are forcing cancer patients to walk across the main hospital car park.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for waves blowing water and debris onto roads this weekend.

WH Smith in Douglas has a new name from today.

The Villa Gaiety box office says it's expecting a busy morning - as tickets for David Gray go on sale later.

A Danish roadracing champion has launched an online fundraiser to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and race in the Manx Grand Prix.

Two cruise ships are bringing passengers to the Island's capital today.

Onchan will play host to an event celebrating South Africa and its culture this weekend.

The Mountain road is due to shut for a week later this month after the end of the roadracing season.

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