Tough Day For Christa in Valencia
After a truly exceptional year, Christa Cain proved that she is human after all with a below-par run by her incredibly high standards
Sport
Isle of Man News
Expressions of Interest Open For New Housing Development
Douglas Council is inviting ‘expressions of interest’ for a new social housing development in the city. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Disappointment at Fly Tipping in Patrick
The chair of Patrick Commissioners says the amount of fly tipping occurring across the parish is ‘disappointing’. #isleofman
Politics
What’s Happening With The New School?
The Treasury Department Plan for 2025-26 showed that the total approved for the new CRHS Site Master Plan is £3,200,000. #isleofman
Sport
Bridson Takes Stott Competition at Sulby Range
Castletown’s John Paul Bridson secured his first IOM Rifle Association shoulder-to-shoulder competition, the R.T.D. Stott, at the Sulby & District Rifle Range. #isleofman
Politics
MHK Wants Ongoing Costs of DoI’s Shed
Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas will ask DoI Minister questions relating to costs, management and reports on the ferry terminal. #isleofman
Manx Weather
Red Weather Warning Issued
Brace yourselves and a get out the sandbags as a red weather warning has been issued coastal overtopping and severe gales. #isleofman
Sport
Olympic Gold Medalist Teaches Manx Equestrians
Olympic gold medalist Ros Canter visited the island this weekend for several days of teaching at Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
DoI Minister to Host 20mph Drop-In Session
The Infrastructure Minister will host a drop-in session for people in the south of the island wishing to discuss the 20mph speed limit.
Business
Politics
Minimum Wage Increase Branded a ‘national crisis’
The Chamber of Commerce has sent an open letter to Tynwald Members which cites the minimum wage increase as a 'national crisis'. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Politics
Govt Called to Implement ‘realistic’ Wage Increase
'If it doesn’t act, and act soon, it will cause irreparable damage to the local economy, and the very people it claims to
Manx Weather
Dry & Sunny Day
Nice during the day today, but let's not talk about tonight and tomorrow (spoiler alert: lots of rain and gale force winds) #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Howard Parkin Receives MBE
On receiving his honour, Howard Parking MBE said 'the whole experience was somewhat surreal'. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Tractors Head North
The Christmas tractors will be back from just after 4pm for the northern route. #isleofman
Sport
Rory Makes History
Rory Teare became the youngest-ever overall league winner, an achievement all the more remarkable as he is still in the U13 age group.
Manx Weather
Heavy & Persistent Rain
Dry at first, but rain arriving from about mid-morning, turning persistent and heavy at times with a risk of surface water flooding in
Isle of Man News
Council Explains Planning Objection
Councillors emphasise they do not oppose the principle of an Iceland outlet opening in the area but believe the proposed location is unsuitable.
Isle of Man News
Tractor Run Returns
This year the organisation will be raising money for Isle Stand up to Suicide and the Agricultural Benevolent Trust. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Tenants ‘positive response’ to Councils Future Housing Plans
Housing officers at Douglas City Council have met tenants in Marathon Drive and Falcon Cliff Terrace to share early plans for the area.
Isle of Man News
Home Affairs Seeks Input on Infrastructure Security Bill
The Bill is designed to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience across the island’s critical national infrastructure. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Kipper Gets His Own Key Ring
Kipper the Manx Cat, the much-loved ginger farm cat character from Victory Farm Kitchen, has his very own key ring. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Bus Drivers ‘will not accept’ Being Pushed Back on Pay
Dates for industrial action will be confirmed if negotiations fail to produce an acceptable settlement. #isleofman
Manx Weather
Thank Heavens Thats Over, For Now
Thank the lord, or whoever you worship to, above that yesterday's rain has taken a short holiday. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Ex-MHK ‘directly’ Appointed to Meat Plant
The role was not advertised publicly, as DEFA, in consultation with Treasury, identified a suitable candidate in Bill Shimmins. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Young People Leaving is ‘political failure not an accident’
The Trades Union Council says that the 2025 Population Report exposes what Treasury and the Chief Minister refuse to admit. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Chief Represents Island at British-Irish Council Summit
The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK represented the Isle of Man at the British-Irish Council Summit in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales
Isle of Man News
Weather Suspends Christmas Parking
Due to the Amber weather warning, the DoI will close Douglas Promenade Walkway Christmas parking at 4pm. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Consultation Opens on Shared Equity Scheme Changes
The consultation seeks views on a range of planned amendments aimed at improving affordability and accessibility for those looking to purchase their first
Sport
Island’s First Professional Grappling Event
Thirty competitors have travelled from Brazil, Miami, San Diego, Los Angeles, Finland and across the UK to partake in the JECERIS International. #isleofman
Isle of Man News
School Building in Nepal Opens Thanks to IOM Govt Grant
The new building at Shree Jaya Devi Secondary School now provides a safe, stable learning environment for 119 students. #isleofman