04/07/2024
Plans have been revealed to transform farm buildings in the south of the Isle of Man into a new Manx language centre and lecture theatre
Plans to transform a cottage, barn and corn mill in St Mark's are revealed by Carrjyn ny Gaelgey.
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04/07/2024
Proposals to bring forward reforms to laws governing the holding of a referendum on the Isle of Man, including new rules on campaigns, have been backed by the House of Keys.
The House of Keys votes to allow a private member's bill to be drafted to update the legislation.
03/07/2024
Mark Cavendish broke the Tour de France stage wins record as he took his 35th victory in cycling's greatest race to surpass the legendary Eddy Merckx with a sensational sprint finish Saint Vulbas.
Briton Mark Cavendish claims the outright Tour de France stage win record by taking his 35th victory to surpass Eddy Merckx on stage five in Saint Vulbas.
03/07/2024
WATCH: A team of Manx fundraisers have canoed hundreds of miles on a Canadian river to raise more than £108,000 for a charity which supports people with a learning disability.
A team of 17 paddle for up to nine hours a day along the Yukon River to raise funds for Manx Mencap.
03/07/2024
Manx Care's budget does not include enough money to "achieve a pay award that reaches a resolution" with unions, the health care body's chief executive has said.
There are concerns an agreement cannot be reached with unions within pay budgets, Manx Care says.
02/07/2024
Prospective candidates for the Legislative Council will have to fill out a formal application for the position in future in a raft of changes approved by the House of Keys.
Prospective members the upper branch of Tynwald will complete a formal application in future.
02/07/2024
Proposals to tighten the restrictions on the sale of to***co and ni****ne products on the Isle of Man are set to be considered by a committee.
A committee will consider proposals for a bill to strengthen restrictions on to***co product sales.
02/07/2024
A government scheme to help private developers regenerate disused urban areas has reopened for a second round of applications.
The Island Infrastructure Scheme is opened to private developers for a second round of applications.
02/07/2024
Private operator LV Care Group has been appointed to run a new £14.9m government-funding care home, Manx Care has confirmed.
LV Care is appointed by Manx Care to provide services at the Summerhill View facility in Douglas.
01/07/2024
A bid to put proposed assisted dying legislation to a public vote on the Isle of Man has been narrowly rejected in the House of Keys.
House of Keys votes down a bid to have a public vote on introducing the laws by 12 votes to 11.
01/07/2024
A tip in the north of the Isle of Man has stripped back its opening times to "sustain" itself due to a gap in funding, the chairman of the facility has said.
The opening of the Northern Civic Amenity Site is cut due to a gap in funding, the chairman says.
01/07/2024
Protesters both for and against proposed assisted dying laws on the Isle of Man have shared their views, ahead of an extra sitting of the House of Keys.
Two residents give their opposing views, as MHKs continue to debate assisted dying legislation.
01/07/2024
Manx patients can now receive in-person guidance for healthcare signposting and provide feedback on their experiences at the Isle of Man's main hospital.
Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service is operating a new public counter service at Noble's Hospital.
30/06/2024
An exhibition celebrating some of the Isle of Man's greatest sports stars has opened to coincide with the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
A display of Manx Olympic greats shows the island "punches above its weight", a curator says.
30/06/2024
A new Manx charity dedicated to removing financial barriers to sports will provide "long-term benefits" as well as "short-term enjoyment", a co-founder has said.
PlayMaker will fund equipment, transport costs, access to facilities or affiliation fees.
30/06/2024
A new photo exhibition showcasing images from Tynwald Day 2023 has gone on display to mark the island's national week.
The collection of images, taken in July last year, goes on display at the Manx Museum on Saturday.
30/06/2024
The Isle of Man Medical Society has supported a bid to see a public vote on introducing assisted dying laws.
Doctors on the island have expressed significant concerns about the proposed changes.
28/06/2024
The native language of the Isle of Man has become more widely accessible around the world, after it was added to Google Translate.
Manx has seen a revival since the death of the last native speaker, Ned Maddrell, in 1974.
28/06/2024
People forced to stay in quarantine at a hotel on the Isle of Man in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic will be refunded, the government has confirmed.
Anyone who stayed at the Comis Hotel between 15 April and May 2020 can apply for the refund.
28/06/2024
Three members of the upper branch of the Manx parliament will consider the effects of stripping the bishop of their vote in Tynwald.
At present, the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man can vote in both the Legislative Council and Tynwald.
28/06/2024
Another additional sitting of the House of Keys has been scheduled to allow more time for MHKs to consider outstanding items, including proposed laws on assisted dying.
The House of Keys will sit on Monday to continue debating issues including the Assisted Dying Bill.
28/06/2024
Hospital services for minor injuries in the north of the Isle of Man will be closed at the weekends for up to three months due to staff shortages, Manx Care has said.
Manx Care says staff shortages mean the unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital will close at the weekends.
27/06/2024
Mask wearing has been reintroduced in medical settings due to a spike in Covid cases, Manx Care has confirmed.
Facemasks will be supplied at the entrances to hospitals, on wards and in other clinical settings.
27/06/2024
Manx equestrian Yasmin Ingham has said she is "incredibly honoured and proud" to represent Team GB at the Olympics in Paris.
The Manx equestrian has been selected as one of four riders in the eventing squad at Paris 2024.
27/06/2024
Alternatives to telegraph poles will be considered for the rollout of fibre broadband on the Isle of Man, the government has said.
The island's planning committee rejected seven of Manx Telecom's eight bids to install new poles.
27/06/2024
The Isle of Man Target Shooting Federation has questioned the Manx government's decision to omit gun sports from the 2029 Island Games.
The government says shooting "did not meet the criteria of what it wants to achieve from the event".
27/06/2024
A revised food safety regime is being considered by the Manx government, the minister for environment, food and agriculture has said.
Clare Barber said Defa is looking into improved support and training on food safety for businesses.
26/06/2024
Healthcare staff on the Isle of Man must be given training to prepare for discussing assisted dying options with terminally ill patients, under new proposed laws.
MHKs debate the assisted dying bill which would allow terminally ill patients a right to end their lives.
26/06/2024
The new £70m Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool has welcomed its first passengers.
The first passengers arrived at the £70m Princes Dock terminal on Tuesday afternoon.
26/06/2024
A Manx man has completed a five-day bike ride across the French Alps on a foldable city bike, and has raised more than £6,000 for Hospice Isle of Man along the way.
David Hogg of Crosby cycled on a Brompton bike from Grenoble to Nice climbing approximately 40,000 ft.
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Scientists hail importance of Port Erin marine lab
🤿Generations of academics studied at the Marine Biological Station in Port Erin across its 100-year history. Those who worked there have said the legacy of the now closed laboratory will "live on" in the world of marine science. They have gathered for a new exhibition on the station's history. You can find out more 👇here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62797279
Isle of Man to freeze electricity prices
⚡️A plan to freeze electricity prices could see winter bills on the Isle of Man become among the lowest in Europe. The Manx government is set to hold them at their current rate until March next year by loaning the island’s public electricity provider Manx Utilities up to £26m.💷 Find out more here 👇
Scientists search Isle of Man seabed for carbon stores
🌱Marine scientists on the Isle of Man have been documenting their efforts to survey the Manx seabed for natural stores of carbon. The project aims to build a map of where blue carbon is found so that those areas can be protected. 🌊 It is part of wider plans by the Isle of Man Government to reduce carbon emissions.
Manx students receive A-level results
👩🎓Hundred of students on the Isle of Man have found out their A-level results. Fewer high grades have been achieved this year, reflecting a move back to end-of-term exams for the first time since the pandemic began. You can find out more here 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62590235
Isle of Man to change blood donation rules
Rules preventing gay men from donating blood on the Isle of Man are set to be changed next year. The Manx government said it would look to change eligibility criteria for donors and adopt a similar approach to the UK. It comes after a call for change in the rules by Manx Netflix star Joe Locke. You can find out more here; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62568198
Isle of Man homes struck by lightning
Homes on the Isle of Man have been seriously damaged during a storm in the early hours of Monday morning One property in Douglas was struck directly, causing the roof to collapse, while others were left without power. You can find out more here; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62552546
Team Isle of Man returns from the Commonwealth Games
Team Isle of Man has returned home after competing in front of packed crowds at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The 34-strong team competed under the Manx flag across eight different disciplines, with a host of new personal bests and Manx records set. You can find out more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62497290
Manx gay rights campaigners welcome police apology
An apology for the way Manx police enforced historical laws criminalising homosexuality has been made in a letter by the Chief Constable Gary Roberts. It was read out by members of the Isle of Pride committee at a private event ahead of the festival’s return at the weekend. Those who fought a 30-year campaign calling for the police to say sorry have welcomed the letter. You can find out more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62458240
Isle of Man horse trams are back
🐴The Isle of Man’s horse trams have returned to action for the first time in three years. Horses were led out of the stables to make their first trip of 2022 along a new track. You can find out more here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62346248
Isle of Man hosepipe ban to preserve water
💧A temporary hosepipe ban has come into force on the Isle of Man. Manx Utilities says the restrictions will last until water stocks have recovered from the impact of below average rainfall this year. Read more here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62296597
Manx athletes ready for 2022 Commonwealth Games
🇮🇲Team Isle of Man is in Birmingham for the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The 34 competitors include boxers, cyclists and runners, who are all ready to represent their home nation. 🏆
Bronze Age in Kirk Michael draws to a close
⛏Archaeologists have uncovered the 4,000 year-old secrets contained within a prehistoric burial mound. The dig at a hillside farm in the west of the island has now finished, with all the artefacts now being analysed. You can find out more here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62211854
Tynwald Day celebrations 2022
🇮🇲Processions, politicians and pageantry have once again combined for the island's Tynwald Day celebrations. The centuries-old annual ceremony honours ancient traditions at Tynwald Hill in St John's. Read more about this year's event here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-62049456
Automatic pardons for historical homosexual convictions
🏳️🌈 From today, automatic pardons are being given to men on the Isle of Man with historical criminal convictions linked to homosexual acts. You can read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-61974271
Today the Cabinet of Queeriosity exhibition has opened at the Manx Museum. You can read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-61926819
Queen's baton tours the Isle of Man
A journey on a Viking Longboat, a visit to a historic castle and even a swim in the sea - here's what the Queen's baton has been up to while on the Isle of Man.
✈️ Did you catch the Red Arrows over Douglas Bay last night? They've returned as part of this year's TT festival.
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