DoI Assumes Prom Construction Defects
The DoI accepted the regenerated Douglas Promenade from contractors in March 2022, but agreed to accept seven outstanding defects a year later after
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Manx Weather
Likely to be a Wet Weekend
Charlie isn't here for your weekend weather, so in the style of a history teacher drafted in to cover geography, let's just get
Sport
Big Weekend for Promotion Hopes
Douglas need a win this weekend ahead of a trip to second placed Vale of Lune at the end of the month #isleofman
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Politics
MHKs Want a Sit Down With Boards
Acting with their constituency hats on, Chief Minister Alf Cannan and Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston have sought talks with Andreas and Michael commissioners
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Drone Show to Light up the Sky
A free drone display will illuminate Douglas Promenade as part of the Year of the Manx Language celebrations #isleofman
Sport
Vagas to Host Crewe & Nantwich
Vagabonds Ladies play their first game on Manx soil this year as they look to build on a strong first half of the
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How Popular Has Route Been?
The total cost of establishing and running the 8/8S service up to the end of December was £80,969 #isleofman
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Mountain Closed Overnight
The DoI has announced that the Mountain Road will remain shut until tomorrow morning #isleofman
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Manx Care Sees Year on Year Improvement
Manx Care has reported substantial improvements across its workforce culture, according to initial analysis of the latest BMA Culture of Care Barometer. The
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Travel
And Still We Wait
The DoI has confirmed that the business case for the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been decoupled from its Tramway Terrace work #isleofman
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Two Removed From Island as 13 Try to Enter
Thirteen people were identified entering or attempting to enter the island without valid immigration permission between January 2025 and early 2026 #isleofman
Podcast
WTF: Constitutionally Speaking
Despite their best efforts to stick to the topic, Juan and Sam meander around the future of the Steam Packet's fleet, why drugs
Travel
Politics
ATC Breaks ‘significantly reduced’
The breaks, required by regulation to prevent controller fatigue, had typically been scheduled at 8am and 7pm #isleofman
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Commissioners Want to Protect Coast
Garff Commissioners is spearheading local opposition to a proposed industrial-scale wind farm off the east coast, labelling the plan "catastrophic" #isleofman
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Tributes Paid to Heather
Triibutes have been paid to a stalwart of the island's equestrian community #isleofman
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Doctors Wouldn’t Recommend Working Here
While most feel respected by colleagues, only a quarter believe they have the resources needed and just over a third feel they have
Business
Ørsted Rebuts Gas Field Claims
Ørsted said a delay to allow for gas exploration "would place considerable uncertainty on the programme of planned works involving contracts with a
Manx Weather
Cloudy and Windy Day
It will be cloudy today with outbreaks of rain continuing to affect the island through much of the day. However any snow over
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Recruitment Controls Save £1m
Recruitment controls have delivered over £1m in non-cash savings while 93 staff were hired through exemptions, according to figures released by Chief Minister
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Brave Arthur to Walk a Mini Mile
A two-year-old boy is set to complete a sponsored "Mini Mile" next weekend to raise funds for the baby heart charity Tiny Tickers
Travel
Over 4,500 Respond to Ferry Consultation
Many respondents are said to want a year-round service to Liverpool, but travel time and a twice-daily summer service are also highly important
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Does The Island Need a Youth Justice Team?
The Chief Constable has warned that more must be done to divert young people from the criminal justice system, citing a "real challenge"
Travel
Night Sailings Cancelled
Since Wednesday afternoon, there have been six successive sailings cancelled #isleofman
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Watch: Waves Hit Prom as Gardens Flood
We send Sam along to see the state of Douglas Promenade including the collapse of one of the walls at the (now very)
Business
Travel
Ørsted Responds to Packet’s Concerns
The developer behind the proposed Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm has published its response to safety concerns raised by the Steam Packet #isleofman
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Rates Rise by More than 30%
Andreas Parish Commissioners has set a rate of 188p/£ #isleofman
Business
Tribunal Rules For Estate Agent
An estate agent has been awarded £6,006 by an Employment Tribunal following unlawful deductions from her pay #isleofman
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Board Imposes 23% Rise in Rates
Michael Commissioners have announced a rise of more than 23% to this year's rates #isleofman
Travel
Politics
Govt Responds to Miliband’s ‘Ferry Tax’
A new levy, dubbed a 'ferry tax', being introduced in the UK this year will not affect the Steam Packet. However, future expansion
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Complaint Made Out of Time
An employment tribunal has ruled it has no jurisdiction to hear an unfair dismissal complaint against Manx Utilities #isleofman