Isle of Man News from Monday, December 1st, 2025

DoI to change rent-setting model for public sector housing

Changes to come into force in April 2026
Candidates could need to declare interests to stand in 2026 General Election

Government's asking for feedback on proposed changes to election process
Customs and Excise office to relocate

Public counter will open in Central Government Offices on 15 December
Temporary lights installed on Douglas promenade

Work taking place to repair damaged concrete near Empress Hotel
Douglas man convicted in Island's 'most complex child abuse image investigation'

Police uncovered over 30,000 images on 52-year-old's devices
Treasury working with banks to offer appointments to MiCard users

The service will end at the end of the year
Changes to religious education 'about religious literacy, not promoting any particular religion'

New bill would remove the need for religious education to be "wholly or mainly Christian"
'No conservation advantage' to introducing red squirrels on Island

Manx Wildlife Trust warns the species could have a detrimental impact on the Island's ecosystem
Manx Youth Orchestra set to return to Villa Marina for Christmas concert

Around 150 young musicians to perform seasonal music and new compositions
Donate a wrapped gift to a child this Christmas

Douglas memorabilia store to deliver toys to charities
Have you heard of the kissing bush?

New film released about a Manx tradition