Isle of Man News from Monday, June 15th, 2026

Rapid bed review finds 'deep rooted behavioural and cultural issues' at Noble's Hospital

Advises against increasing capacity 'without root-cause improvements'
'Iconic' 250-year-old Ballaugh elm trees felled due to disease

Commissioner's Chair Steve Curphey says residents have 'fond memories' of the trees
Report published following rapid review of bed capacity at Noble’s Hospital

Nine recommendations made by independent reviewer
'Big discussions' to be had over whether Isle of Man follows UK-style social media ban

Sir Keir Starmer announces 2027 ban for apps like Snapchat and TikTok
Garff MHK announces re-election bid

Education Minister Daphne Caine hoping to retain seat in September
Onchan Wetlands reopens to public after years of hard work

Community Group meet every other Saturday
Island co-authors landmark guidance on tackling proliferation financing

Guidance co-led by the Isle of Man and Gibraltar
Council leader hits out at lack of support for social housing on brownfield sites

Devon Watson questions why government funds are available to private developers but not local authorities
Local charity marks Learning Disability Awareness Week

Manx Mencap hoping to put its service users in the spotlight
MHK questions port security measures following 'recent events in Belfast'

Urgent question tabled for June's Tynwald sitting
Applications open to find 12th Manx Bard

Former bard says taking on the role was a 'such a privilege'