Put Away The Raincoats
Dry today with sunny spells during the morning, but then turning hazy during the afternoon as medium or high level cloud arrives. #isleofman
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Politics
Rallying Call After Wind Farms Petition Rejected
Opponents of plans for an offshore wind farm have issued a defiant rallying call after a Tynwald petition was ruled ineligible for investigation
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Red Devils Set for Douglas Bay Parachute Display
The Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team will perform over Douglas Bay later this month as part of the Classic TT festival. #isleofman
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Govt Publishes Plan to Cut Drug Related Harm
The government has published a new plan aimed at reducing the harm caused by illegal drugs, setting out current work and future steps
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Drone Ban in Force For Manx Grand Prix
Drone users are being warned to keep clear of the Manx Grand Prix course, with strict ‘no‑fly’ zones in force throughout the event.
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Police Warning Over Cold Calling
Residents are being urged to be cautious after reports of tradespeople calling at homes across the island offering work without appointments. #isleofman
Business
Travel
Second Steam Packet Ferry To Go Into Dry Dock
Freight vessel Arrow will be taken out of service on Sunday after an oil leak was discovered in one of its control‑pitch propeller
Sport
Oliver Crowned National Champion
13‑year‑old Oliver Kennington was crowned Juvenile British National Champion at the Manx MTB Enduro.
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Politics
Home Schooling Numbers Rise
The Education Minister has confirmed that 255 children are currently registered as home educated on the island’s Home or Private Education Register. #isleofman
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Politics
No Decision Yet on Buchan School Site Status
No conclusion has been reached on whether the former Buchan School site should be treated as previously developed land, with the question to
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Crews Called to Bedroom Fire
Fire crews tackled a bedroom fire in Douglas this morning after being mobilised shortly after 11am this morning. #isleofman
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Politics
Manx Care & DHSC ‘100 percent committed’ to Keeping RDCH Open
Manx Care and the Department of Health and Social Care say they are ‘100 percent committed’ to keeping services in the north open.
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Politics
VillaGaiety Ticketing System Not Owned by DESC
VillaGaiety booking fees have climbed sharply since 2021, rising from under £35k to more than £157k last year, with the 5% external charge
Business
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Over 20 Manx Food & Drink Products Earn Great Taste Award
Twenty‑two Isle of Man food and drink products have been recognised in the 2026 Great Taste Awards, the highest number of Manx successes
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Politics
£3.1m Spent on Castle Rushen High School Planning
More than £3 million has been spent on planning work for the replacement Castle Rushen High School since 2016. #isleofman
Vote 2026
Politics
Pugh to Contest Glenfaba & Peel
Geoffrey Pugh is the 8th candidate announcing they will stand for Glenfaba & Peel in the 2026 House of Keys General Election. #isleofman
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Politics
Road Closure Fees Under Review
Income from road‑closure charges was £59,800 in 2025/26, £71,865 in 2024/25 and £37,260 in 2023/24. #isleofman
Manx Weather
A Sunny Day For Royal Show
No need for wellies, no need for umbrellas, but do bring your sunnies for day one of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show! Dry
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Didn’t Completed Census? Expect a Visit
Census field officers have started visiting households across the island to support people who have not yet completed and returned their Census 2026
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Nominations Open for Douglas Community Awards
Douglas City Council has opened nominations for its Community Awards, calling on residents to help identify the people who make a meaningful difference
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Raffle Raises Nearly £2k For Student Support Projects
Ballakermeen High School Association has raised almost £2,000 through two raffles. The Association funds projects identified by staff as beneficial to students, with
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Politics
CURA Outlines Complaint Routes
The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has set out the routes available for making complaints, following a written Tynwald question. #isleofman
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Golf Day Raises Over £20k For Hospice
Hospice Isle of Man’s annual Charity Golf Day has raised a record‑breaking £20,430 at Rowany Golf Club, marking the event’s most successful year
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Priority Set by Hauliers, Not Steam Packet
The Steam Packet says trailer priority during recent freight disruption is determined entirely by haulage companies, not the Steam Packet. #isleofman
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Politics
DfE Assessing Satellite Mobile Potential
The Department for Enterprise says it is actively assessing how satellite‑based mobile data technology could support future connectivity and resilience on the island.
Business
Former GSC Inspector Joins Private Sector Audit Team
Global Gaming Solutions has appointed former Gambling Supervision Commission inspector Hannah McCune to lead its newly launched Internal Audit and Assurance service for
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Council says Green Flag Status is ‘something to be proud of’
Douglas Council says Green Flag Status is ‘something to be proud of’ after it received 10 awards for a number of its areas
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Commissioners’ Dog Warden Trial to Start in Next Few Weeks
Garff Commissioners is set to trial its dog warden scheme in the next few weeks in a bid to combat the dog mess
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Travel
Crew Not Given ‘priority’ Over Customers
Steam Packet crew were not given "priority" over customers on Ben-my-Chree when it came to removing passenger cabins from the vessel. #isleofman
Manx Weather
The Sun Returns
Bright or sunny spells today with the risk of isolated showers. #isleofman