A ‘significantly detrimental effect’ on Tourism
Tourism businesses say the Manxman’s extended dry‑dock at the height of summer is already disrupting visitor travel and could hit the island’s peak‑season
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Farm Shop to Remove Live Lobsters
The Isle of Man Farm Shop at Glen Helen has stopped selling live lobsters following customer complaints and a surge of online criticism.
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Ferry Disruption to Hit Farmers ‘hard’
The Manx National Farmers’ Union says the island’s farming sector is already feeling the impact of reduced freight capacity while the Manxman is
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Simcocks Earns Top Chambers Ranking
Simcocks Advocates has been ranked among the top performers in the Chambers & Partners 2026 High Net Worth guide, with two members of
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Meeting for Peel Residents to Address Parking Issues
Peel Commissioners is holding a meeting to address parking issues for residents on Mona Street and surrounding roads. #isleofman
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UCM Lecturer Brings Fresh Academic Lens to TT
UCM has highlighted new academic research into the Isle of Man TT by adult learning lecturer Tony Cain, whose work explores the races
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Politics
Government Tones Down Whistleblowing Proposals
The government has put a brake on calls for the Isle of Man to have a fully independent body to oversee its whistleblowing
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Ballakermeen Trio Arrive in Houston for United Space School
Three Ballakermeen sixth‑formers have arrived in Houston after securing scholarships to the United Space School. #isleofman
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Carry On Up Prospect Hill, Coming to a Stage Near You!
A charity music show at the Gaiety Theatre is set to bring election‑season humour to the stage this September. #isleofman
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Castle Rushen’s Medieval Clock Heads for Specialist Conservation
Castle Rushen’s medieval clock is heading off-island for specialist conservation after years of deterioration and structural issues at the tower. #isleofman
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Council Outlines £700k Pension Reform Savings
Douglas City Council has briefed Tynwald Members on proposed reforms to the Isle of Man Local Government Superannuation Scheme. The Council outlined changes
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Three Great Taste Awards For Lush Bakes
Lush Bakes has picked up three Great Taste 2026 one‑star awards for its Lemon Meringue Fudge, Eton Mess Fudge and Karoo Rusks. #isleofman
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New Post Counters For Onchan
Isle of Man Post Office is adding two new postal counters in Onchan following the impending closure of the village post office. #isleofman
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Sheppard Declares For Rushen
Helen Sheppard has announced she will stand as a candidate for Rushen in the 2026 House of Keys General Election. #isleofman
Manx Weather
A Mixed Day
A mostly dry and cloudy start today, with possibly a few showers, then outbreaks of rain are more likely by late afternoon and
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Sport
Bronze Medal For Mullarkey
It's bronze for David Mullarkey!!!! 🥉🇮🇲🥳 The Manxman claimed a bronze medal in tonight's 10,000m final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. #isleofman
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Politics
Confirm Costs Before Introducing Breakfast Clubs
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has insisted the government is determined to tackle child poverty, despite watering down proposals for a “breakfast club” provision
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Indoor Play Area Planned For Laxey
A café and events venue in Laxey is seeking permission to convert part of its building into an indoor children’s play area. #isleofman
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Travel
Sailing Times May Be Adjusted & No Cabins For Passengers
Sailing times on the Heysham and Larne routes will shift slightly while Ben‑my‑Chree covers for Manxman, and no passenger cabins will be available
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Coastguard & RNLI Issue Water Safety Warning
Coastguard and the RNLI are urging people to take extra care around the island’s coastline after a series of recent incidents involving cold
Sport
Gold for Tim at England Championships
Race walker Tim Perry has added another gold medal to his collection with victory in the U16 3,000 metres walk at the England
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Corporate Challenge Raises Over £20k For Hospice
Nineteen teams braved tough weather to take part in The BIG Corporate Challenge 2026, raising £20,680 for Hospice Isle of Man. #isleofman
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Douglas Secures Record Green Flags
Douglas has achieved a record 10th Green Flag after Hilary Park was recognised for the first time in the 2026 awards run by
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Commissioners Won’t be Commenting on Assault Allegations
Onchan Commissioners says it’s ‘aware’ of a social media post alleging one of its board members was involved in an incident at its
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Commissioners ‘disappointed’ at Village Post Office Closure
The vice chair of Onchan Commissioners says he’s ‘disappointed’ that the village’s post office will be closing next month. #isleofman
Sport
Fell Success for Maisy-Jo
Competing against the best young fell runners in England, Maisy-Jo Faragher finished in an excellent 12th place out of 61 in the Under
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Rounders Tournament Raises £9k For Children’s Centre
The Children’s Centre’s annual rounders tournament proved a major success raising around £9,000 for the charity despite a late date change and relocation
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Politics
Bid for a Single, ‘Apolitical’ Presiding Officer Fails
A call to investigate the idea of having one presiding officer for all three chambers of Tynwald failed last week. #isleofman
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Politics
More Firms Shift to MUA Green Tariff
Commercial uptake of Manx Utilities’ Guaranteed Green Tariff has grown over the past year, according to new data released in a written Tynwald
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Harmer to Contest Peel & Glenfaba
Ray Harmer has confirmed he will stand as a candidate for Glenfaba and Peel in this year's general election. #isleofman