Isle of Man News from Friday, December 5th, 2025
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Any potential disruptions to bus services 'will be communicated in a timely manner'
Unite the Union has confirmed Bus Vannin drivers have voted in favour of industrial action
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Unite the Union confirms Bus Vannin drivers have voted for industrial action
It says it's been given a 'clear and decisive mandate'
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Promenade parking to close this afternoon
It's due to high winds forecast
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DOI committed to having conversations with bus drivers via union, says minister
Dr. Michelle Haywood says they've not been formally notified of ballot result or strike action
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Douglas Council objects to a 'Food Warehouse by Iceland' planning application
Local authority says social benefits of store don't outweigh planning objectives
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Bus drivers support industrial action
Manx Radio understands it's over disputes about pay and contracts
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Amber coastal overtopping alert issued
Strong southeast gales are expected to drive waves over promenades later tonight
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Cooil's Dairy to end retail operations including deliveries
All its milk will now be supplied to the Isle of Man Creamery
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Douglas Council leader defends plan to sell social homes to fund new builds
Devon Watson says directing 100% of the sale proceeds into new housing is a bold step to cut waiting lists
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Business is booming in Ramsey, so what is the town doing right?
When high streets around the world are struggling, how is Ramsey defying the odds?
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Cyber Security Centre processes 1,158 suspicious email submissions through autumn threat window
Advance fee fraud climbs, phishing stays top threat, and supplier compromises spread risk
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Local drug use mirrors patterns in UK says local charity
Motiv8 says this year has brought the highest number of referrals since the pandemic.
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Sharp rise in property sales in November
Nearly 150 more than October
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Isle of Man to be represented at summit on creative industries
Island to join talks under the 2025 theme: ‘A Creative Future’