Special Olympics Squad Head to Sweden
Good luck to our Special Olympic athletes that left the island this morning for Sweden’s Invitational Games 🥳🇮🇲 #isleofman
Sport
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Commissioners Want Speed Buffer Zones Across Parish
Andreas Commissioners says it wants new speed buffer zones for vehicles coming into the village from Bride. #isleofman
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Post Office Apologises For Surcharge Error
A machine fault led to a motorist being left out of pocket after their online‑renewed car tax disc arrived with a £2.43 “postage
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Thousands Still on Wait Lists
Manx Care’s latest waiting‑time snapshot shows more than 17,500 patients on elective consultant‑led waiting lists as of the start of August. #isleofman
Manx Weather
Wellies at The Ready
Generally wet this morning, the rain turning heavy at times, and only clearing slowly in the afternoon to be followed by sunny intervals
Sport
A Successful Week at BSPS For Bass
Three wins and two supreme appearances for Lola Bass at BSPS. #isleofman
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Passport Applications to Move Online
Isle of Man variant British passport applications will soon be available online, with the new system expected to launch the winter of 2026/27.
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Manx Women in Business to be Celebrated
Women from across the Island’s business community will be recognised at this year’s Elevate You Awards, taking place this month at Woodbourne House.
Sport
Emily Conquers OCC in Chamonix
Isle of Man distance runner Emily Mylchreest produced a remarkable performance at the 2026 OCC (Orsières–Champex–Chamonix) on Thursday. #isleofman
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Politics
More Wanted For Apprenticeship Funding
A local vocational training provider has called on prospective MHKs and voters to prioritise apprenticeship funding amid concerns about a growing skills gap
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Commissioners Encouraging People to Join Hall Volunteer Group
Garff Commissioners is encouraging residents to join a Baldrine Hall volunteer group in an effort to keep it within the community. #isleofman
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Sovereign Trust Joins Adopt an Ambulance Scheme
St John Ambulance Isle of Man has confirmed Sovereign Trust (Isle of Man) Limited as one of the first businesses to partner with
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Sailings to Whitehaven?
Labour MP Josh MacAlister has launched a public survey to test demand for a proposed fast passenger boat route between Whitehaven and the
Manx Weather
Unsettled Start to September
Sunny intervals today with a risk of isolated showers developing later in the afternoon or into the evening. #isleofman
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Politics
‘Growth Pledge’ Launched Amid Warnings of Economic Decline
Growth IOM is calling for urgent political focus on the island’s shrinking economy. The group warns of a 7.4% economic contraction, falling entry‑level
Planning
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New Billboard For Airport?
Billboards.im has applied for planning permission for a new digital advertising installation at Isle of Man Airport. #isleofman
Sport
Team Isle of Man Crowned Champions
Team Isle of Man Track & Field have wrapped up a standout Northern League season by securing the Western Division 1 South title.
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Politics
Keep Spending as is and ‘We’ll Bankrupt the Country’
Former Treasury Minister Eddie Teare has warned the next administration must ‘use the word no’ and confront the island’s financial reality. Teare warns
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Tickets on Sale For Big Manx Feast
The Big Manx Feast, the rebranded Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival, has released its full programme as earlybird tickets go on
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Wind Orchestra Opens Doors to New Players
The Isle of Man Wind Orchestra is inviting musicians to join its ranks as rehearsals resume for the new school year. #isleofman
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National Service to Seafarers
The island’s maritime community will gather at Arbory Church next month for a National Service to Seafarers. #isleofman
Business
MAC Group Joins Wildlife Trust as New Corporate Partner
MAC Group has become a Corporate Partner of Manx Wildlife Trust, strengthening its commitment to sustainability and efforts to protect the island’s environment.
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Council Defends Decision to Pay for Prom Artwork
Douglas City Council’s decision to fund the installation of artwork along the promenade sea wall will help make the area more “vibrant”. It
Sport
Noon Duo Take Golf Titles
The Isle of Man 72‑Hole Strokeplay Championship wrapped up on Sunday after four rounds across Comis Mount Murray, Peel, Ramsey and Castletown, with
Planning
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Plans Lodged to Build Homes on Derelict Plot
A planning application has been submitted to develop a vacant plot in Peel, with plans outlining the creation of two dwellings on the
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FoI Outlines Scale of Govt Call Handling System
A Freedom of Information response has outlined the size of the government’s internal telephone systems. The FoI confirmed more than 1,000 users are
Business
Kirstie Becomes Island’s First Chartered PR
PR consultant Kirstie Nickson has become the first practitioner on the Isle of Man to achieve Chartered status from the Chartered Institute of
Business
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Honey, I’ve Shrunk the Baggage!
A Manx honey business says jars of its 100ml tourist‑gift honey are being wrongly confiscated at Isle of Man Airport. #isleofman
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Vandalism in Market Square is an ‘act of stupidity’
Castletown Commissioners says it is ‘disappointed’ in the damage that was caused over the weekend in Market Square. #isleofman
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Politics
Arwid Goes For Two Douglas Constituencies
Arwid Hall says he intends to seek nomination as a candidate for the House of Keys in both Douglas East and Douglas South