7,553 Census Addresses Still Outstanding
7,553 census addresses are still outstanding across the island, a figure that now includes vacant and outdated properties, as officers begin door‑to‑door visits
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Council To Help Fund Prom Artwork
Douglas City Council has pledged to support a government scheme to put public artwork on a sea defence wall along Loch Promenade. #isleofman
Sport
Ivan Takes Regional Title
Manx based dressage rider Ivan Kelly has taken a regional title at the Hartpury British Dressage Summer Regional Elementary Championships. #isleofman
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‘Risk Assessment’ May Soothe Concerns Over Arm’s Length Bodies
A “risk assessment” of the 100-plus arm’s length bodies carrying out key services for the government may help to soothe public concerns. #isleofman
Manx Weather
Very Warm With Sunny Spells
Another fine day today, with very warm sunny spells. Light to moderate south or southeast wind and a highest temperature of 23°C. #isleofman
Sport
Ingham to Make Burghley Debut
Yasmin Ingham will make her Burghley Horse Trials debut on Goliath Du Loir next month. #isleofman
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Politics
Cannan Renews Call for Food Security Legislation
Alfred Cannan MHK says the island must take “clear, strategic action” to protect its food supply. He warns that local farmers are increasingly
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Electronic Flag Test Planned For Tomorrow
Organisers of the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix will carry out a course‑wide test of the electronic flag system tomorrow between 7am
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Police Appeal For Witnesses to Car Damage
A parked car was damaged in a hit‑and‑run in Ramsey on Monday afternoon, police say. #isleofman
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Mosaic Will be ‘community made’ Says Commissioners
Garff Commissioners says a new mosaic celebrating Laxey’s heritage will be ‘community made’. #isleofman
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Cochrane to Stand in Middle
James Cochrane has confirmed he will stand as an independent candidate for Middle in September’s House of Keys general election. #isleofman
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Farmers Warn of Worsening Food Security Risks
Manx farming leaders say the island’s food security is now under serious strain, citing a stagnant agricultural budget, rising production costs and increasingly
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Firearms Deployment Jumps Over 60% in Five Years
Police firearms officers were deployed 45 times on the Isle of Man between April 2025 and April 2026, a marked increase on previous
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Commissioners ‘delighted’ Play Area is Finally Completed
Andreas Commissioners says they are ‘delighted’ that a community funded play area has finally been completed. #isleofman
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Commissioners Can’t Give DOI Money to Build Reservoir Car Park
Patrick Commissioners says it doesn’t have the money to support the development of a car park at Kionslieu Reservoir. #isleofman
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Cabinet Office Reprimanded Over Electoral Data Breach
Cabinet Office has been issued with a formal reprimand after a data breach during January’s island‑wide electoral canvass exposed the personal details of
Manx Weather
Lengthy Spells of Sunshine
Fine today with lengthy spells of sunshine and a light to moderate east or southeast wind. #isleofman
Business
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Travel
Freight Business as Usual
The Steam Packet says freight is moving to the island as normal while the Arrow remains in dry dock. #isleofman
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Everyone ‘Conveniently Forgot’ Ben-my-Chree’s Rough Start
Steam Packet managing director Brian Thomson said the Manxman is not the only new vessel to encounter difficulties early on in its service. #isleofman
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Children’s Data at Centre of New Breach Warnings
The Information Commissioner has highlighted a series of data breaches involving children’s personal information, after five school‑related incidents were reported between April and
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Sport
Felton‑Smith Takes Isle of Man Marathon Title
Tom Felton‑Smith claimed the Altenar Isle of Man Marathon Championship in Ramsey yesterday, winning in 2:42:51. #isleofman
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Community Feedback to Shape Next Steps For Cottage Hospital
Manx Care says feedback from patients, residents and staff will help shape the next phase of work to restore and develop services at
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Evening Roadworks Set to Cause Delays in Douglas
The DoI has advised motorists to expect delays in Douglas this evening as Highway Services carries out carriageway repairs on Bath Place. #isleofman
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Ciappelli Announces Bid For Douglas North
Manx advocate Damian Ciappelli has declared he will stand for Douglas North in September’s House of Keys General Election. #isleofman
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Visit Spends Over £173k on Influencers
Visit Isle of Man has confirmed it has spent just over £173,700 on influencer activity and related trip costs over the past five
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Politics
Should Mental Health be a ‘National Priority’?
A new-look Tynwald could set the ball rolling for mental health to be declared a “national priority” and the introduction of a wellbeing
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Kitchen Fire Triggers Callout in Castletown
A kitchen fire in Castletown early this morning left a home heavily smoke‑logged, with neighbours raising the alarm after hearing a sounding smoke
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Search For Next Bard Continues
Entries are now open for the search for the 12th Manx Bard, with poets from across the island invited to put their work
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First Time Buyer Support Widened
More people can now access Government support to buy their first home after income thresholds were raised across the island’s shared‑equity schemes. #isleofman
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Have Your Say on Capacity Act Guidance
A public consultation has opened on the draft Code of Practice for the Capacity Act 2023, asking whether the guidance gives clear and