Grand National Icons Living Out Their Days in Andreas
The Jockey Club visited the island to meet Hedgehunter and Ballabriggs and to hear the story behind the late Trevor Hemmings’ remarkable National
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Showers Between Sunshine
This morning will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which will clear to sunny spells and blustery showers towards lunchtime. #isleofman
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Thomas to Stand For Re-Election
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has confirmed he will seek re‑election as a Douglas Central MHK in the 2026 General Election. #isleofman
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Tynwald Urged to Reject Sale of Former Police Station
Castletown Commissioners says it’s a ‘concern’ that the sale of the former police station is going before Tynwald at the end of this
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Retiring Clerk Praises Local Authorities’ ‘innovative work’
The outgoing clerk of Arbory and Rushen Commissioners says there is lots of ‘really good’ and ‘innovative’ work being carried out across local
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Police Training Taking Place in The North
Residents may notice an increased police presence, including officers on open roads and additional vehicles using blue lights. #isleofman
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Event to Help Prospective Keys Candidates
Ahead of the September 2026 Keys election, an information event will help potential candidates decide whether to run. #isleofman
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Public Asked to Respect Closure
The closure is in place to allow contractors to safely upgrade two bridges and complete surface improvements along the route. #isleofman
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Youth Council Pilot to Cost £10k in First Year
Although the longterm model anticipates up to £20,000 per year, members agreed that the first year should be capped at £10,000 while the
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Council Backs Funding for Mobile Library
Douglas City Council is set to support the Manx Family Centre with an annual £500 contribution towards its mobile library service. #isleofman
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Double Clears For Manx Showjumpers
Manx showjumpers delivered a strong set of results over the Easter weekend, collecting placings, double clears and a class win against competitive fields.
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Lezayre Road to Close For Five Days
The works will run from 9:30am on Monday, April 20 until no later than 3:30pm on Friday, April 25. #isleofman
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Students Get Hands On Experience in Poultry Dressing
Sixth Form students at Ramsey Grammar School have taken part in a two‑part poultry dressing practical, supported by the Manx National Farmers’ Union
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Old Castletown Road to Shut For Two Weekends
Essential works on the Kewaigue wastewater upgrade will require two full weekend closures of Old Castletown Road during the Easter school holidays. #isleofman
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Five Submissions Lodged on Ramsey Flood Scheme
The DoI received four public representations from individual residents and one statutory consultee response. #isleofman
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Mountain Road Shuts For TT Preparation
The Mountain Road will shut from 9:30am today until 3:30pm on April 17. #isleofman
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Ingham Takes Positives From Thoresby
“It doesn’t go to plan all of the time, so we’ll learn and come back stronger. There’s still so much to be proud
Manx Weather
A Tropical Tuesday
Winter has officially defrosted, and Costa Del Isle of Man is back in business with temperatures rising to a warm 15°C. #isleofman
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Politics
Joint Boards Already Fall Under Ombudsman’s Remit
Joint Boards set up under the Local Government Act 1985 are already covered by the Tynwald Commissioner for Administration, the Chief Minister has
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Education Minister Clarifies Rules on Pupil Absences
The Education Minister has confirmed that pupils may only be absent from school for multiple weeks during term time in exceptional circumstances. #isleofman
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Island Hailed as Leader in Blue Carbon Research
The Isle of Man has been placed at the forefront of blue carbon research in the British Isles following a new report from
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Hospice Store to Close Temporarily
Hospice Isle of Man will temporarily close its Superstore in Spring Valley from Saturday to allow essential maintenance and upgrade works to take
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Ballakermeen Team Wins One World Charity Challenge
Thirty-three Year 12 teams took part across all six secondary schools. #isleofman
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A Sunny Easter Monday
Dry and bright today with variable cloud, sunny intervals developing at times, and a freshening southerly wind. #isleofman
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What Are The Benefits of Locate Isle of Man?
Locate Isle of Man’s wider impact is set to come under renewed scrutiny following a written Tynwald question. #isleofman
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Update Wanted on Meningitis Vaccine
MHK John Wannenburgh has asked the Cabinet Office for details on meningitis vaccine stocks, immunity levels and the risk of an outbreak over
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STEMFest Welcomes 33 Primary Schools
STEMFest 2026 has welcomed students from every primary school on the island for the first time, with more than 840 Year 5 and
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Farm Shop Pushes for Manx Food Security
The Isle of Man’s newest farm shop has opened with a clear mission, to strengthen the island’s food security while rebuilding long lost
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Manx Rainforest Tree Planting Completes
A community project to create a new Manx Rainforest at Creg y Cowin has had its final trees planted. #isleofman