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Motorists have been warned to expect delays on a section of the eastern coast of the Isle of Man as speed restrictions a...
08/07/2024

Motorists have been warned to expect delays on a section of the eastern coast of the Isle of Man as speed restrictions are introduced.

Motorists are warned to expect delays for three weeks during kerb and footway refurbishment works.

All appointments at a dental practice in the south of the Isle of Man have been cancelled following a fire overnight.
08/07/2024

All appointments at a dental practice in the south of the Isle of Man have been cancelled following a fire overnight.

All appointments at Port Erin Dental Surgery are scrapped after a fire overnight, Manx Care says.

Roads in the south of the Isle of Man are set to close later for the first round of qualifying at the Southern 100 road ...
08/07/2024

Roads in the south of the Isle of Man are set to close later for the first round of qualifying at the Southern 100 road races.

Roads around the Billown Circuit in the south of the Isle of Man will shut for the annual event.

A new audio-immersive show "fosters a deep connection" to Manx wildlife, one of the people behind project has said.
08/07/2024

A new audio-immersive show "fosters a deep connection" to Manx wildlife, one of the people behind project has said.

The Let's Get Wild show aims to educate children about challenges facing nature, its director says.

A mural at the entrance of a new Manx sexual assault referral centre will represent the "protection and safety" the faci...
08/07/2024

A mural at the entrance of a new Manx sexual assault referral centre will represent the "protection and safety" the facility offers, the government has said.

Artists are asked to design an oak tree mural to depict the safety and protection of the new centre.

The winner of a competition for artwork to decorate a post box at Noble's Hospital has said she "hopes it puts a smile o...
08/07/2024

The winner of a competition for artwork to decorate a post box at Noble's Hospital has said she "hopes it puts a smile on people's faces".

Lesley Sleight's design Sea to Summit – Colours of Mann features on the box at Noble's Hospital.

Tennis player Billy Harris can take away "such a lot of confidence, knowledge and experience" from his Wimbledon debut, ...
08/07/2024

Tennis player Billy Harris can take away "such a lot of confidence, knowledge and experience" from his Wimbledon debut, his former coach has sai

Billy Harris can take away "a lot of confidence" from his Wimbledon debut, his former coach says.

Carers of those with dementia have been invited to share their perspectives on Manx Care services to help improve the su...
08/07/2024

Carers of those with dementia have been invited to share their perspectives on Manx Care services to help improve the support available.

Carers of those with dementia are encouraged to share their perspectives of Manx Care's services.

The annual open-air sitting of the Manx parliament has taken place as part of celebrations of the island's national day.
05/07/2024

The annual open-air sitting of the Manx parliament has taken place as part of celebrations of the island's national day.

Crowds gather for the open-air sitting of Tynwald in St John's on the Isle of Man's national day.

Legislation to protect residents from noise created by wind turbines, two Tynwald Day petitioners have said.
05/07/2024

Legislation to protect residents from noise created by wind turbines, two Tynwald Day petitioners have said.

Two southern residents call for politicians to consider bringing in new laws on wind turbine noise.

The annual open-air sitting of the Manx parliament is taking place as part of celebrations of the island's national day.
05/07/2024

The annual open-air sitting of the Manx parliament is taking place as part of celebrations of the island's national day.

The open air sitting on Tynwald Hill in St John's is a key feature of the annual proceedings.

Plans to redesign the sunken gardens on the Isle of Man's capital's seafront will be put on display for public feedback.
05/07/2024

Plans to redesign the sunken gardens on the Isle of Man's capital's seafront will be put on display for public feedback.

Douglas Council is asking for feedback on projects to revamp parts the promenade sunken gardens.

The Manx nation "salutes" the achievements of Mark Cavendish after his record-breaking finish in the Tour de France, an ...
04/07/2024

The Manx nation "salutes" the achievements of Mark Cavendish after his record-breaking finish in the Tour de France, an island cycling coach has said.

People on the Isle of Man praise Mark Cavendish's record-breaking 35th stage win at the event.

Tennis player Billy Harris said making his debut at Wimbledon was something he had "always dreamt" of doing.
04/07/2024

Tennis player Billy Harris said making his debut at Wimbledon was something he had "always dreamt" of doing.

Playing at the Wimbledon Championships is something Billy Harris says he has "always dreamt of".

Plans have been revealed to transform farm buildings in the south of the Isle of Man into a new Manx language centre and...
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.

Proposals to bring forward reforms to laws governing the holding of a referendum on the Isle of Man, including new rules...
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.

Mark Cavendish broke the Tour de France stage wins record as he took his 35th victory in cycling's greatest race to surp...
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.

WATCH: A team of Manx fundraisers have canoed hundreds of miles on a Canadian river to raise more than £108,000 for a ch...
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.

Manx Care's budget does not include enough money to "achieve a pay award that reaches a resolution" with unions, the hea...
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.

Prospective candidates for the Legislative Council will have to fill out a formal application for the position in future...
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.

Proposals to tighten the restrictions on the sale of to***co and ni****ne products on the Isle of Man are set to be cons...
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.

A government scheme to help private developers regenerate disused urban areas has reopened for a second round of applica...
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.

Private operator LV Care Group has been appointed to run a new £14.9m government-funding care home, Manx Care has confir...
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.

A bid to put proposed assisted dying legislation to a public vote on the Isle of Man has been narrowly rejected in the H...
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.

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, t...
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.

Protesters both for and against proposed assisted dying laws on the Isle of Man have shared their views, ahead of an ext...
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.

Manx patients can now receive in-person guidance for healthcare signposting and provide feedback on their experiences at...
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.

An exhibition celebrating some of the Isle of Man's greatest sports stars has opened to coincide with the upcoming Olymp...
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.

A new Manx charity dedicated to removing financial barriers to sports will provide "long-term benefits" as well as "shor...
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.

A new photo exhibition showcasing images from Tynwald Day 2023 has gone on display to mark the island's national week.
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.

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Interior Design Masters crowns 'colour-mad' Isle of Man winner
Interior Design Masters crowns 'colour-mad' Isle of Man winner

Interior Design Masters winner Roisin Quinn was inspired to start a new career after being given “full reign” to redecorate her parents’ home on the Isle of Man. Check out her amazing designs 😍😍

'Speaking Manx was the secret to understanding the island'…
'Speaking Manx was the secret to understanding the island'…

'Speaking Manx was the secret to understanding the island' https://bbc.in/3VKR8PM

Scientists hail importance of Port Erin marine lab
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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