Isle of Man News from Thursday, October 9th, 2025

Manx Care announce temporary ward closure at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital

Martin Ward to shut at end of month following 'pest control issue' in roof space
Attempted murder accused appears in court

Douglas man also accused of having a knife in a public place
Concerns over 'delays' to reopening of Private Patient Unit

Medical society shares thoughts on future of private healthcare provision
Clean-up operation ongoing following Storm Amy

Floods, fallen trees and a landslide among issues
Starlight Walk to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

Event to be held at The Roundhouse as supporters asked to wear blue and pink
Manx gags to appear on shelves

Audio

Book of Isle of Man specific jokes has been released
Douglas Council says its 'imperative' houses are turned around quickly for new tenants

Audio

Cllr Peter Washington says the authority gets 'stick' when it does allocations
Widespread support for measures to stop young people vaping, report reveals

Smoking and Vaping Survey finds most residents back restrictions