Late September a ‘best case’ for Manxman’s Return
Manxman’s return is now best case late September, with repairs still underway. Steam Packet says it’s also exploring the possibility of chartering another
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Sport
National MTB Enduro Championships Debut on Island
Britain’s leading mountain bike enduro racers travelled to the Isle of Man last weekend for the Lloyds British National MTB Enduro Championships powered
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Sport
Sixth England Call Up For Lola
Manx rider Lola Bass has been shortlisted for the England 153cm Working Hunter Team for the 2026 Inter Country Team Competition. #isleofman
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Work Underway on Swing Bridge
Remedial work on the Ramsey Swing Bridge has begun after defects were identified in the timber deck beneath the carriageway during a routine
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Laxey Wheel Set For Protection
The Great Laxey Wheel, the world’s largest working water wheel, is one of nine Manx landmarks now being considered for formal registration. #isleofman
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Ports Policing Leads to Major Drug & Cash Busts
Combined policing and Customs activity, including the deployment of detector dogs, resulted in around £1.1million in drugs and £250,000 in cash being seized
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Politics
Barber to Seek Re-election
Douglas East MHK Clare Barber has confirmed she will stand for re‑election this September. #isleofman
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Midnight Tow For Ramsey RNLI
Ramsey RNLI was called out in the early hours of this morning after a fishing vessel reported difficulties around two miles east of
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Consultation Backs ID Checks for Ferry Passengers
The proposal for all Steam Packet passengers to carry photo ID has received broad public support, according to the results of a seven‑week
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Politics
Memory Clinic Earns National Accreditation
The island’s Memory Service has been awarded full national accreditation following an external review carried out in June 2025. #isleofman
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GNAAS Raffle Offers £10,000 Prize
The Great North Air Ambulance Service has launched its annual raffle, offering a £10,000 top prize while appealing for support from Isle of
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Cheetham to Stand in Douglas North
Jason Cheetham has announced he will seek election as an independent MHK for Douglas North in September. #isleofman
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Defibrillator Installed at Sunset Lakes
Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation has installed a new public‑access defibrillator at Sunset Lakes in Peel. #isleofman
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Govt Urge Travellers to Steer Clear of Dodgy Drinks Abroad
Residents are advised to buy alcohol only from reputable licensed premises, avoid counterfeit or unlabelled drinks, and be cautious of unusually cheap alcohol
Manx Weather
Cloudy, Dry & Windy
Fresh to strong west or southwest wind with gusts to 40mph in some places. #isleofman
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Politics
Govt Signed Seabed Agreement Without Tynwald Approval
A social media statement by Onchan MHK Julie Edge has reignited controversy over the Isle of Man Government’s handling of the 2015 Agreement
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Array of Mountain Road Closures Begins This Week
The Mountain Road will face a run of closures across this week and next, with evening maintenance works followed by separate daytime shutdowns
Sport
No Rest For Christa!
Christa Cain recorded a superb new 10km road personal best, just two days after competing in the 5,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games
Planning
Green Light for NSC Solar
A planning application to install around 735kW of solar PV panels on the roof of the National Sports Centre in Douglas has been
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Swing Bridge Access During Repairs
Pedestrian access past the Ramsey Swing Bridge repair works will be allowed “where it is safe to do so”, the Department of Infrastructure
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Bevan to Haul 70kg Log Across Island For Charity
Owen Bevan will drag a 70kg log from Ramsey to Castletown next month in a solo overnight challenge aimed at raising £10,000 for
Politics
VAT Arrears Mount Across Hospitality Sector
The total outstanding VAT debt across the entertainment and hospitality sector stands at £2.84 million. #isleofman
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Politics
Retailer Checkout Donations Not Specifically Regulated
Charitable 'round‑up' and checkout donation schemes offered by retailers are not governed by any specific Isle of Man legislation, according to a written
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Sport
Aimee’s European Debut in Belgium
Aimee Christian enjoyed a memorable milestone making her European debut in the 400m hurdles at the IFAM Oordegem meeting in Belgium. #isleofman
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Commissioners Want to See Financial Charges For FoI Requests
Pay for an FoI request and have anonymity removed from the act? What do you think? Castletown Commissioners wants to see charges introduced
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Creamery Driver Begins 100mile Walk for Alder Hey
Isle of Man Creamery tanker driver Paul Turner set off at 7am this morning on the first leg of a two‑day, 102‑mile walk
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18-Year-Old to Stand in Glenfaba & Peel
An 18‑year‑old Peel resident, Daniel Davison, has announced he will stand as a candidate for Glenfaba and Peel in this year's general election.
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Island Infrastructure Scheme Opens Third Round
A new round of the Island Infrastructure Scheme has opened, aiming to kick‑start development on long‑dormant privately owned brownfield sites across the Isle
Manx Weather
A Damp Start
A damp start to the day today, but any rain will die out in the morning with sunny intervals developing for the afternoon
Sport
Strongest Medal Haul in 20 Years
Team Isle of Man delivers its best Commonwealth Games results in two decades - a gold, a bronze and a stack of Manx