Isle of Man News

The head of the Department for Enterprise will take over from April

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Nurses recently voted in support of strike after rejected 4% pay increase

Vessel's marine evacuation system is being tested in Douglas Harbour

Jimmy Cubbon says handling of Market Square by DOI is to blame

The incident is believed to have happened in the late morning in the area of the Verandah

Public invited to share views on effectiveness of governance model introduced in 1986

Creators of Rum Baba's warn more businesses could close due to rising costs

Magistrates tell 43-year-old he's narrowly avoided jail

Minister responds to campaign against Draft Area Plan for the North and West

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MHK says government should be further along in Island Plan target

Maintenance costs and abandoned vessels among reasons for higher fees

Police believe purpose-built facility will provide 'fantastic' support

Work facilitated by grant from the Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust

Teeth is the theme for art competition which is open to all 

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Chief minister says he has to respect CoMin's collective responsibility

Designation would protect eelgrass beds off Laxey

Destination First launch first resident sentiment survey

Unemployment rate falls from January to February

On 27 March, the facility will shut in the late afternoon

73-year-old also accused of indecent assault

Four mural boards have been created by local artists for the town

29-year-old ordered to compensate retail outlet she stole from

Charity to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year

Award is given to those who have made an 'outstanding contribution' to the capital

Individual found deceased within premises in Douglas

Bungalow to Creg Ny Baa will be closed 24/7 from 31 March until 26 April

Roads to close a test event takes place at Bramley Moore 

Most breaches came in 30mph zones

Consultation forthcoming as Island moves from 'opt-in' to 'opt-out'

18-year-old fined £750 after guilty plea

"You may see some smoke" says Manx Utilities

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Minister says it's a shame backbenchers blocked mandate debate

Hearing in front of Judge of Appeal to take place in June

Six-metre section of newly resurfaced road 'does not meet the Department’s standards'

Rate stands at 2.6 percent with 'restaurants and hotels' the largest category increase

It's hoped to take place by Bottleneck Car Park in Douglas

Consultation asks whether charges should be introduced

Publication has been stalled numerous times despite pressure from backbench MHKs

"I think it should be forgotten about"

Afternoon Loganair flights from Ronaldsway affected

Charity 'continuing conversations' with Manx Care

Deadline to submit feedback is today

Board member Madeline Kelly hopes the scheme will bring more flowers year on year 

Creators of Rum Baba's bid 'difficult goodbye' to Parliament Street site

Tim Crookall reflects on four months in role

Lawrie Hooper says solution to social housing issue must include local authorities

Make sure you’ve got your best joke prepared!

'There is no intention to penalise users who have no access to banking services'

19-month custodial sentence for former Ballakermeen staff member

Occurred at Bunyu Island Anchorage, Indonesia in June 2022

Almost half have at least one mobile classroom

Changes to antenatal and adoption appointments forthcoming

Eight MHKs failed to support efforts to discuss controversial mandate and operating plan

Increases in line with changes announced in the UK

Commissioner Juan McGuinness believes there's a 'disconnect' between it and local authorities

Manx Care issues statement on social media

World Social Work Day marked at Noble's Hospital

Five years since restrictions were brought in on-Island

Event marks anniversary of city status

Isle of Man Railway's 2025 timetable begins

38-year-old will be sentenced at Court of General Gaol Delivery

Marown Memorial Playing Fields Committee says it can't afford to run it

Annual Braaid Eisteddfod taking place this weekend

Hearing diarised for June

11 passengers onboard during collision with crane

RAF's Aerobatic Team's display on 5 June

Politicians vote to postpone motion in Tynwald

Road surface temperatures expected to fall close to or below freezing

Road in south of the Island has now reopened

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Public sessions being held on Island later this month

Patient allegedly returned to waiting room after treatment had started

Police confirm it's happened near Ballakeighen Corner

25/26 uplift part of three year agreement, says health body

DOI Minister says situation opens up questions about function of local authorities

Gary Clueit supports greater transparency but questions the urgency of reform proposals

But document was met with scepticism from backbenchers

Facility will be taken over by government and operated by Ramsey Town Commissioners

Public Health issues handwashing reminder

Anyone planning to stand as a commissioner or councillor has until 26 March

Starting salaries for junior officers increased by 16% last year

Author says Greek kitten 'Vangelis' saved them from fires

Manx Deaf Society hosts 'Hearing Off, Awareness On' event in Douglas

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MHKs critical of lack of detail

Party says supposed processing times are 'a reflection of how poorly data is held within government silos'

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Minister discusses recent grounding of Manxman

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'Mr Loophole' believes ruling could prove damaging to the Island

Ramsey commissioner speaks as site to enter DOI control

MHK asks whether previous 4% offer could be increased

DoI to take over management of site from April

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Claire Christian confirms Manx Care is set to meet to discuss the service on 1 April

Charity's chair pens open letter to Tynwald as document casts doubt over future funding

Application submitted on site of former facilities

Planners have backed a scheme to redevelop the airport garage

MHK welcomes assurances, but believes funds would be better spent on patients

Delays reported as engineers undertake 'safety-critical' work

Manx Care Mandate hits parliament floor for debate

Nearly double the number of children will be able to attend under new plans

Residents safely evacuated property after alarm sounded

Free evening of talks to be held in the Villa Marina's Promenade Suite on Thursday

Demand to travel stronger now than pre-Covid

Marcus Andrea recognised for his creative and technical hairstyle

Health officials in England warned Manx Care its decision was inappropriate and urged a notice period to prevent disruption to patients

Julie Edge hopes the end of NHS England will lead to a conversation over Manx Care's future

New signage will be installed to raise public awareness

Ex-chief minister says he was told to prepare for 2,000 deaths 

Government opens consultation as number of 'complex requests' grows

ACU says work is essential to allow this year's races to go ahead

'My motivation is to show we're still here' - Annie Kissack

70 percent of balloted members are prepared to strike over pay

New View believes it can help those out of work due to mental ill health return to the workplace

Today's and tomorrow's services affected

Planned protest cancelled amid reassurances from DHSC about the frequency of breast cancer screenings

Application submitted to have two consultation rooms

Head of Operations for Cumbria and IOM says he's 'truly sorry'

Breast Cancer Now says it's had written assurances from government ministers

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Southern Pool said to be too small for increasing class sizes

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Public Health hopes to build a better picture of the Island's situation

17-year-old committed for sentence at Court of General Gaol Delivery

GNAAS contract and potential nurses strike among the topics

Concerns raised after the wording of Manx Care's Mandate suggested they'd be reduced

The MHK had questioned the Western narrative while sharing an article heavily criticised as Russian propaganda

The statement has been issued after accusations made by an Island resident, and the Jewish Chronicle

Assaulted by 61-year-old woman who was found drunk outside home

New facilities would be built on existing multi-purpose courts

Two companies are working together on the private scheme over the next two years

Charity asks for donation of shock collars

Health body "intends to continue our negotiations"

Installation of additional drainage infrastructure has been completed

Move is part of an optimisation programme and won't result in job losses

The uplift is the third offer that has been made for this pay period 

Funding yet to be agreed between charity and Manx Care

Two individuals arrested and bailed after police execute search warrant in Douglas

'Smile of Mann' scheme to be extended across the Island's primary schools

Organisations 'joining forces' for demonstration on 18 March

Deadline for responding to consultation is 27 March 

Calling all Little Monsters - this one's for you!

Officers incorrectly stated they had powers to seize and destroy underage vaping products, despite the relevant law not yet being in force

The new Tynwald members take on roles in Treasury, Home Affairs and Health

Chair imposed restriction to protect criminal proceedings

Council says membership was revoked in line with Tynwald legislation

"If the cuts are allowed to proceed, they will have severe and far-reaching consequences", says IOMMS

Office of Fair Trading says it would reduce burden on courts

Criticism of lack of public consultation by DoI

Veteran journalist and political commentator discusses new ideas for the Island

Candidates will have from 19-26 March to submit nomination papers

Companies join forces to support aviation industry

Students aiming to build team culture, get people active and raise money for charity

Temperatures due to fall close to freezing

All UCM classes to relocate to other campus' in July

Firefighters urge smokers to ‘Put it Out, Right Out’ whenever they light up

Follows confirmed cases in Hungary

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Rob Callister believes the IOM is still lacking a range of jobs, opportunities and housing

The 'Meta Lounge' aims to blend cultures of the Isle of Man and Ibiza on seafront

Numbers down by 4.5 percent in 2024

Change will primarily impact higher education courses

Manx Breast Cancer Support Group petition surpasses 4,000 signatures

RCN asking members whether they'd support strike action

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Report shows Isle of Man companies paid €150m last year

Airport closures make overnight helicopter transfers 'three times more expensive'

Officers move to reassure public after 43-year-old is jailed for sexual offences

Environmental assessments to support turbine blade delivery route

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MHK attacks time taken to answer claims on the subject

Residency is supported by the Manx Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Visit Isle of Man

10-year programme got underway in January

Concerns had been raised about plans to decrease the frequency of some cancer screenings

People told not to click on any links

Quartet take their seats following last week's election

Lightest baby born weighed in at 2.1 kilograms

Window smashed at facilities near play park

Kayla - and seven-year-old Oscar - pick up three prizes

MHKs to also consider school swimming lessons, immigration routes and driverless vehicles

Government blamed for 'poorly written' Manx Care Mandate

Rob Mercer, Gary Clueit, Peter Reid and Kirstie Morphet to take seats for first time

Poetry memoir highlights plight of Patient L1

38-year-old jailed for more than two years

Follow our minute-by-minute updates of what's happening in the Tynwald chamber for Budget 2025

Scottish singer-songwriter to visit Island next month