‘People that want to hear me have bought a ticket’
Katie Hopkins has defended her return to the Isle of Man after criticism from Manx Bard Bradley Chambers and a MHK ahead of
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Happy 100th Birthday, Mary!
Happy 100th Birthday to Ramsey resident Mary Radcliffe 🥳🎂 #isleofman
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Health Minister Admits Reducing Waiting Lists is ‘challenging’
Health Minister Clare Christian has admitted the battle to reduce waiting lists is “more challenging than we could have imagined”. #isleofman
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DoI Slammed Over ‘confused & contradictory’ Vehicle Removal
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration has issued a sharply critical report into the Department of Infrastructure’s handling of a resident’s vehicle removal. It
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Debate We Shall
Tynwald will debate the findings of a Standards Committee report that proposes the censure of Kate Lord-Brennan MHK. #isleofman
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Manxman Dry Dock Overrun as Further Repairs Identified
The Steam Packet says Manxman will remain in dry dock longer than planned after inspections uncovered additional repair work. #isleofman
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Business Invited to Bid For Prime TT Venue
Braddan Commissioners has opened expressions of interest for the use of the Memorial Hall during next year’s TT Festival. #isleofman
Sport
Ingham Named as Reserve For World Championships
Yasmin Ingham and Gyspie Du Loir have named as a reserves for next month's FEI Eventing World Championships. #isleofman
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To Debate or Not to Debate
Tynwald may be set to debate the findings of a Standards Committee report that proposes the censure of Kate Lord-Brennan MHK. #isleofman
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VAT Cut to 0% to Reduce Electricity Bills From October
A reduction in VAT on domestic electricity bills will take effect from October 1, Treasury has confirmed. #isleofman
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Will NSC Pool Problems Hamper Swimmers’ Island Games Training?
Fears have been raised that the ongoing swimming pool problems at the National Sports Centre may impact on athletes’ preparations for the Island
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Sutcliffe Bids For Southern Seat
Geoff Sutcliffe has announced his intention to stand for election in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. #isleofman
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Not The Right Time For eGaming Inquiry, Says Cannan
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has ruled out starting an inquiry now into eGaming in the island, following the Bloomberg allegations. #isleofman
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Call Made for Tynwald to Debate
Chris Thomas MHK is attempting to table an urgent Tynwald motion forcing the Standards Committee's proposal to censure Kate Lord‑Brennan to be debated
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Smith Won’t Seek Re-election
Garff MHK Andrew Smith says he will not seek re‑election, confirming he is stepping back from politics after a voluntary health review raised
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Commissioners Ask AG to Reconsider Windfarm Election Advice
Garff Commissioners is asking the attorney general to reconsider advice given to General Election candidates about discussing the Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm.
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MNH Retains Museum Accreditation
Manx National Heritage has retained its professional Museum Accreditation status, with ten of its sites formally re‑accredited under the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme.
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Tall Ship to Visit Douglas
A full‑size replica of one of history’s most famous ships will visit Douglas this September when the Nao Santa María docks at Douglas
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Illusory Climate Progress
Julie Edge says the island’s climate progress isn’t real progress at all, with last year’s biggest emissions drop driven by a power outage,
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Another Cloudy-ish Day
Similar day to yesterday with areas of cloud, especially hills, mainly through the morning. #isleofman
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Witnesses Sought to Minibus Mountain RTC
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the Mountain Road involving two motorcycles and a school minibus at around midday on
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New Date For Longboats Announced
A new date has been confirmed for the 2026 World Championship Viking Longboat Races. #isleofman
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All Black Great Named KWC’s First Rugby Ambassador
Former All Black Mark Robinson has been appointed as King William’s College’s first Rugby Ambassador. #isleofman
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Bus Facilities to Cost Over £730k
£735k plan revealed for interim bus upgrades in Lower Douglas. Tynwald told the stop gap scheme will cost £735,837 and still needs 2027-28
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E-Scooter Starts House Fire
Douglas firefighters were called to a house fire at 6.45am after an e‑scooter ignited inside the property. #isleofman
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Enterprise Minister Optimistic Over EasyJet Manx Routes
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston has sounded an optimistic note on the future of easyJet services to the Island. #isleofman
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Police Investigating Burglary
Police are investigating two break‑ins in Port Erin after reports of a burglary in Shirragh Way at 4am and an attempted break‑in in
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Go Ahead For £3 million Spend to Complete Horse Tramway
Tynwald Members have approved the spending of up to £3 million to allow the horse tram lines to be restored to their full
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Thank You, Dr Simmons!
The Southern 100 Road Races have paid tribute to Dr Sally Simmons, who has stepped down as Chief Medical Officer after more than
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Health Data Shows Residents Improving Wellbeing
More than 1,200 health checks at Ramsey’s Health Station show residents actively improving their wellbeing, with repeat users recording lower blood pressure, reduced