Isle of Man News

Former education minister believes there should be a fresh look at how children with additional needs are supported

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Clare Barber says the aim is to provide food businesses with a clear overview of their responsibilities 

Doctors strikes, artificial intelligence, work permits to feature on question paper

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Karry Sharpe reflects on former career

Applications close on 26 January

Manx Care contingency planning for industrial action

30-year-old will be sentenced at Court of General Gaol Delivery

List also includes Botswana, Canada and Hawaii

MWT launches 'Make Space for Nature' campaign

CoC and some businesses warning of implications of raising minimum wage

Public Health seeking views on the issue on the Isle of Man

Access to and from Cooil Dharry will be via the Peel side of the works

Johnston says he's taking feedback about slowdown fears 'very seriously'

Okell's Inn keen to see scheme continued

Northern group say it's helped improve their mental health

35-year-old also handed a Domestic Abuse Prevention Order

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Cannan says it remains strong, stable and successful

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Concerns raised about the number being punished for not understanding homework

Day-placements at Government House on offer as part of new programme

People asked to complete 25-question Public Health survey

Manx charity thanked for providing defibrillators across Island

'Manx Care must stick to its budget' says Christian

Suspended jail term for 35-year-old

Item dumped in Manx countryside

£1.6m of taxpayers' money to be spent on project

MHK queries whether equality impact assessment has been carried out

Successful candidate will work around 24 days per year for a £27K salary

40-year-old admits possessing class A drug with intent to supply

Hooper 'respectfully disagrees' in week strike action was confirmed

39-year-old also banned from contacting victim

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Hourly rate set to begin to rise from April

Replacement part for automatic bus wash awaited

Nikki completes 268-mile course across Pennine Way

Calls for Manx politicians to consider delaying hourly rise

Case highlighted by Cyber Security Centre as warning to others

4% increase for 2025

96 crossings called off during course of year

Water quality needs to be restored at Douglas sporting facility

Event to be followed by prize presentation

Manx Care releases details of potential impact of industrial action

Charity commends lifesaving action after training incident

Claire Christian previously accused healthcare provider's cuts as 'holding a gun to government's head' 

Several dead or diseased trees found following a recent inspection

Government has grown by 427 FTE jobs over the last four years

Baby Tamzin born on evening of 10 January in Greeba

Vicky Christian wants to assist others who've been through heartbreak

Construction Isle of Man warns that large-scale projects may become reliant on off-Island workers

Ray Harmer says it's 'fundamentally' about serving the local community

Doctors preparing to take strike action next week

Will preparing to take on the Great Wall of China

Follows a petition which more than 1,000 residents have signed 

Health minister says it could take a few days to respond

Dyslexia Advocacy Group has suggested fines be imposed on schools not offering the right support

School and Buchan Nursery set to relocate in September

Department of Infrastructure interference 'unacceptable' - report

Julie Edge calls for forensic review of Manx Care spending 

Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer distributes awards

Hear from Motiv8 and Manx Care practitioners at the iMuseum 

Unite, Prospect and PSC due to meet for discussions this week

Drop-in sessions taking place next week

Project saw the whole town come together to make it happen

Onchan MHK calls for all parties to 'come together' to prioritise healthcare workers

Two men were injured requiring hospital treatment

Investigation was launched after death of Chief Engineer 

Manx Care says affected patients will be contacted in due course

Discussions are ongoing between Manx Care and the BMA

Health body 'disappointed' with strike plans while negotiations underway

22 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs

Two-part uplift proposed to achieve parity with Living Wage

Doctors to strike for first time in Island's history

Manx Care stopped offering face-to-face sessions last year

Public consultation open until 16 February

Walkout to take place later this month

Permission for the continuation of work has been granted

Agricultural land on Summerhill Road in Jurby  will be used 

Peel Ports Group says it's 'nearing the end of procurement process' for repairs

Equipment was taken from a boat on a trailer in west of Island

Unoccupied building was damaged in 2023 fire

Working hour closures continuing on Tholt Y Will 

Features yellow handles and writing

Tynwald backed new policy principles in November 2024

DEFA engages private contractors to help with fallen trees

Treasury Minister confirms new policy is different to DESC's

Names have been put forward for four MLC spots

Disease reported in Germany 

Mary Ramsey was six days old when she was found in Ballure Glen in 1946

Apollo-gies for the bad space pun...

No one hurt in incident which saw main road shut for several hours

Both were jailed in December last year after attacking teenager

Volunteers will 'provide essential governance and support' 

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Interactive tech donated by Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust

'The tragedy and loss are still keenly felt in the Isle of Man'

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Part of efforts to adapt to 'changing needs'

Caused 'considerable damage' to a wall

Buses to be diverted until further notice

Manx Radio asks whose responsibility it is to help the retail sector thrive

Wannenburgh taking parking petition to Tynwald this month

Manx Care encouraging people to attend

42-year-old also denies assaulting two police officers

Copper network switch-off gets underway this year

Annabel King says it's a 'cool feeling' be part of the famous comedy group

Activities which pose a risk to safety to be monitored 

Selwyn Griffiths also competed in the TT and Southern 100

Seven fishermen died when the vessel sank off the coast of the IoM in 2000

19-year-old remanded at Isle of Man Prison

The Steam Packet says it's due to forecast adverse weather 

Members will lay the floral arrangement at sea in view of the memorial on Douglas Head

Review highlights academic, pastoral and community strengths

Rising cases in China and further afield

Today marks 25 years since the sinking of the vessel 

Ferry operator says ratio change follows review of risk assessments

Allegedly committed at Premier Inn in Douglas

Increased traffic on residential roads due to resurfacing in south

42-year-old admits four offences

Beinn Y Phott Road will remain closed over the weekend 

It includes The Bowl, NSC Synthetic Pitch and Athletics Track

UPDATE: The man has attended the Ramsey Station himself to return the money he'd found

Tholt-y-Will and Beinn-y-Phott to stay closed

28-year-old allegedly committed offence at start of year

He's going to stand in Douglas South 

It's in place until 10am on Saturday

24-year-old made 'very terrible decision'

Proposed changes follow tribunal ruling deeming age restrictions unlawful

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Florence Jean Prest - nee Looney - was 94 

Workers would receive 4% pay rise this year, followed by 2.5% in 2025-26

Further negotiations will take place early next week

Manx residents discuss proposal to extract gas

DoI says benefits only become clear after vehicles pass over gritted routes

It will also be having an official opening day before April

End-date extended to encapsulate disaster anniversary

Town reacts to pending closure of Barclays and Lloyds

Nine people attempting challenge for Looky's Aid

Road surface temperatures expected to fall below freezing

Calls for company to reverse ratio decision

Fresh snow hampers efforts to clear higher routes

New timetable aims to enhance pupils' swimming proficiency with extended lesson times

More girls than boys in last month of 2024

Police shut Richmond Hill

Light snow fell overnight while an ice warning remains in force

Follows projected increase in heating costs in sheltered housing complex

Manchester Airport closure impacts Loganair services

5% increase still 'lower' than private sector rental increases

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Yellow weather warning for frost and ice still in place

Business Isle of Man reflects on early indicators for 2024

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Tenth bard was selected in August last year

22-year-old hit by car on Whitebridge Road

Temporary closure extended until midday Thursday

Public feedback considered following series of 'engagement events'

Information Commissioner finds exemptions justified but highlights significant procedural errors

Parliament Street outlet to close in April

Structure fire saw section of Peel Road closed on Tuesday

Could impact areas as low as 400-500ft tonight

Creg ny Baa Back Road in the process of being closed

Edge ponders if stats include Island's two hospitals

It was due to reopen 21 January 

Cold temperatures bring continued risk of icy conditions across the Island

Committee looking at how Steam Packet operates wants to see new agreement by end of 2025

It was purchased by the Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust for around £54,000

Cold conditions bring heightened risk of frost and ice across the Isle of Man this week

Road closed between Brown Bobby and Athol Street

DoI says it follows consultation with housing authorities

Closure to be lifted midday Wednesday at the earliest

Three have been found in Malew Commissioners car park

Emergency services urge drivers to be careful on icy roads

Scottish singer-songwriter to visit Island next month

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