Authorities’ Contrasting Views on Iceland Plan
Douglas Council has objected to plans for a new Food Warehouse by Iceland opening in Braddan. However, Braddan Commissioners has given it a
Business
Sport
Semi Finals Take Centre Stage
Four teams, two places in the Boxing Day final up for grabs, it is of course Railway Cup semi final weekend, who are
Manx Weather
Amber Weather Warning Issued
Yes, our little Amber is back! Ronaldsway Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for coastal overtopping this evening #isleofman
Business
Dairy to Cease Deliveries
Cooils Dairy has announced that it will cease its milk round deliveries early next year with all of its milk being supplied to
Business
Why These Manx Sausages are Produced in UK
Isle of Man Meats says it doesn't have the facilities on island to allow it to manufacture sausages and bacon #isleofman
Manx Weather
Wet and Windy Afternoon
Heading out for your Christmas office do tonight? Take a jacket, it's gonna be windier than a large tin of baked beans... #isleofman
Business
Talks Held Over New Bid for Gas Field
Exclusive: A company bringing forward a major new proposal to develop an offshore gas field in Manx waters says it could be worth
Global News
Ex Guernsey Chief Pleads Guilty
Former Guernsey Chief Minister and serving member of the island's parliament Jonathan Le Tocq has pleaded guilty to creating more than 2,400 indecent
Isle of Man News
Chief Constable Picks Christmas Card
The Chief Constable has chosen which Christmas card he'll be sending out this year #isleofman
Travel
Two Sailings Cancelled
Winds of up to gale force 9 are forecast for the Irish Sea tomorrow creating rough or very rough seas #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Fish Killed During Reservoir Works
A number of small fish died during works on the Clypse reservoir, an FoI has received #isleofman
Isle of Man News
DoI Will Not Release Files
The DoI will not publish technical reports assessing the subsurface potential and risks of the island’s hydrocarbon resources #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Renters Face Longer Wait for Protection
Plans to introduce a protected rent deposit scheme for private tenants are unlikely to be implemented before the next election #isleofman
Isle of Man News
There’s Gold in Them There Seas
Monetising the island's territorial waters holds significant potential to diversify government revenue, with initial estimates for future seabed leases valued in the hundreds
Isle of Man News
Windfarms Surveys Complete
All environmental surveys for the proposed onshore wind farm have been completed ahead of the submission of a planning application #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Tynwald Should be Consulted on Sites
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford says Tynwald should be consulted if reserve sites in the Area Plan for the East are to be
Travel
Sailings Facing ‘Probable’ Disruption
The Steam Packet is warning two of its Friday sailings are at risk of cancellation #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Council Leader Slams ‘Horrifying’ Conditions
Douglas Council Leader Devon Watson has slammed the state of housing protections after visiting a flat where a family with children lives with
Isle of Man News
We Need a Management-ectomy
Medics are calling for "at least" a 60% reduction in management roles at Manx Care as part of a major governance overhaul proposed
Isle of Man News
Big Increase in Community Care Spending
The annual cost of community-based care provided or commissioned by Manx Care has risen by nearly £32 million since 2021/22 #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Services to Move From Ramsey
A number of key services at Ramsey Cottage Hospital are being relocated to facilitate essential remedial works. Manx Care says the move is
Isle of Man News
New Equipment to Help Waiting Times
Health Minister Claire Christian has outlined steps to reduce waiting times for endoscopy procedures, citing the purchase of new equipment as a key
Politics
Tighter Immigration Routes in Pipeline
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson has announced a series of planned changes to the island's immigration system #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Volunteer lifeboat crews from Peel and Ramsey stations conducted an unprecedented joint training exercise over the weekend #isleofman #RNLI
Politics
Bishop Vote Pushed Back to New Year
MHKs have voted to delay debating an amendment on a bid to remove the bishop's vote to the end of January #isleofman
Politics
Bill Has Rough Road Ahead
The Education Amendment Bill 2025 has passed its second reading in the House of Keys, but faces a rocky path ahead after being
Business
Food Festival to Return With New Name
The rebranded festival will be held next September at Nobles Park #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Covid Review Update in New Year
The review, conducted by Kate Brunner KC, produced 31 recommendations, all of which were accepted by the Council of Ministers #isleofman
Politics
This is Nuts
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper has blasted the government's proposed amendments to the Education (Amendment) Bill #isleofman
Isle of Man News
Cheques Will be Available
People with bank accounts who decline to share details for benefit payments will be issued cheques that would be cashable at the Post