Isle of Man News from Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
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Douglas Council opens expressions of interest for new housing development
It comes after the local authority announced its plans to sell 17 properties
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Public Health reports increase in flu-like illnesses
Weekly surveillance report highlights rise in cases
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MHK fears former MHK's meat plant role creates 'transparency issue'
DEFA minister faces questions about direct appointment of former Middle representative
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Petrol station to trial bodycams
EVF to introduce measure in attempt to 'deter' abuse and shoplifting
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Bus drivers to hold off taking industrial action while talks continue
Infrastructure minister gives update in the House of Keys
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Regulation of Health and Social Care Bill pushed back to 2027
Consultation raised issues including beauty treatments, prescription-only medicines, and workforce skills
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Patient taken to hospital after medical emergency on board Manxman
Steam Packet flagship had to return to Douglas shortly after departure this morning
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Manx patients will be contacted if appointments are impacted by UK strikes
117 patients from the Island are due to attend appointments across during the period of industrial action
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Bus strikes, minimum wage and meat board appointment among topics for House of Keys
Eighteen questions are tabled, while LegCo will consider final stage of local government bill
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Port Erin shop window makes final for British award
The store has a history for winning numerous awards for shop displays
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MHK calls for government to use more Manx food and drink
John Wannenburgh says the prison and hospital could use more local produce
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Police issue assurance amid concerns from Island's Jewish community
Constabulary 'mindful' of heightened fears following Australia terror attack
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Flu jab availability varying 'from pharmacy to pharmacy'
Increase in cases places demand on supplies