Isle of Man News

Return journey to Heysham called early ahead of gales

"Agreement could not be reached and the application has been withdrawn" says DoI

Manx Utilities now hoping to begin construction in early 2025

 It will take effect from 1 January

Winding up petition lodged against housing developer

The PSC has published delayed reports revealing civil service demographics and staff turnover

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20 young people have been admitted so far in 2024

MHK wants safeguards around medical and scientific facilities 

The warning comes into effect at 3am on Sunday morning, and ends at 11pm the same day

Work on implementing one of two new models progressing

Braddan Commissioners announced it at their meeting yesterday

Officers urge driver involved in incident to come forward

Full day of specials scheduled for the broadcast's centenary year

Work should be completed by late morning on 20 December

Money raised will go to the Isle of Man Foodbank

Commissioners say it's cost £250K to build

Prosecutor withdraws charge saying it shouldn't be dealt with in 'criminal arena'

Offer is for those travelling on Sunday

Gusts of up to 55mph are forecast

Juan Watterson will serve as CAPAC chair until 2026

CURA and the OFT also said to be engaged in the process 

39 businesses in the town wrote a letter to the commissioners against the move

Exo Technologies believes Island could be 'master of its own destiny'

30-year-old allowed others to use her bank account

Authority warns housing association won't be a 'short-term fix' to Island's crisis

Incident happened at junction of Johnny Watterson's Lane and Mountain Road

Stephen Kelly oversaw the project for three years before he passed away last month

Final chance for late night shopping ahead of big day

Can you pick up an extra present for an animal in need?

20-year-old receives suspended prison sentence

Vessel currently on loan to Stena Line 

Energy firm behind proposals to extract gas from the Island's seabed

The authority hopes to complete its work in the coming months

Post Office hikes prices after 'strategic review'

Manx Care says it's due to an increase in cases of the bug

Follows damage to Holyhead Port during Storm Darragh

Comes after a public inquiry held earlier this year

MLCs vote against reducing life expectancy limit from 12 months to six

Denies going against public opinion following survey results

A total of 321 people are registered as being out of a job

Hunt the Wren, Cammag and White Boys among the festive events

Authority hoping for more progress on MU's sewage works in 2025

And there's a chance to feature in it! 

15 MHKs voted against continuing question paper

Manxman won't sail to Heysham tonight

High Bailiff 'somewhat concerned' after offence has to be withdrawn

DEFA says team is 'continuing to carry out checks'

MLCs vote in support of 12-month residency ahead of terminal diagnosis

Total cost of the scheme said to be over £27 million

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"Part-timers the lot of you", remarked one MHK

Changes from February despite feedback gained through survey

Yellow weather warning in place from this morning until 3am tomorrow

Charity pauses adoptions again over festive period

Club says its Santa did not make 'disgusting comments' to child

Chair Beth Cannan says the 0.1p increase will help cover financial deficits

Christmas Day will mark two months since Lockie returned home to the IoM

Chair admits it's been a 'tough' year for the local authority

And 18 questions tabled for final sitting of HoK

Majority of respondents didn't want alcohol available at seats

The changes come into effect from 6 January

Hooper pleased public will have their say

Aimed at accommodating 'car rentals and valet services'

But former chair says previous reports lacked good data and accountability

Manxman's Tuesday evening crossing could be impacted by weather

There’s an unexpected new visitor at St Johns Primary School – and it’s not a pupil! 

Island not currently seeing same volume of cases

Tree has shifted into a dangerous position on Foxdale Road

Single performed by Caroline Devlin and children from the village

Authority says 2024 has been about working with residents

63-year-old likely to serve prison time in default of repayments

Health body says information is 'commercially sensitive'

Onchan MHK queries why data isn't available

Noble's Hospital suspends visiting on Ward 6

Taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

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Chief Minister adds government won't play 'active function' in assessing impact or costs

Moody's assessment welcomed by treasury minister

40-year-old accused of committing offence earlier this year

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And DNA rate reducing due to initial changes

Ward 6 closed to visitors until further notice

But MHK claims 'practically nothing' has been achieved so far

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Moorhouse told DoI does not have budget or capacity to do it

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60-year-old was over three times the limit

Douglas bar says summer closure was 'fantastic'

Fake site 

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People with symptoms should stay at home until 48 hours after they stop

48-year-old denies pulling knife on another man

Smartwings flight now due to depart on Saturday instead

Application to vary its licence area has been approved

Public asked to share thoughts on two options of funding model

Money sent to charity's GoFundMe page following interview with 96-year-old

MHK's motion to have targets re-looked at is unsuccessful

It took five weeks to complete

Storm Darragh clean up continues out west

DESC says it's due to 'lower demand'

Colby Glen Road and Ballachrink Road also closing for felling of unsafe trees

Watterson's bid to have Pink Book shared early shot down

The asking price is £550,000

Festive event taking place on 25 December

'The Grenade' and fellow pro boxer Jamie Devine both back in action

Featured a Jupiter helicopter from RAF Valley in Anglesey

Callister chair of committee which approved luxury flat project

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28-year-old told he 'simply can't behave in that manner'

16-year-old had not been seen since Wednesday night

Councillors believe scheme would support businesses in the area

Public urged to consider safety advice during festive period

Manx Telecom to distribute guide via post office

Facility overlooks Steam Packet's berth in Heysham

45-year-old had cocaine in his system when stopped

Vincent Watkins has visited every Manx lighthouse and harbour light

Performance including sheep and a donkey takes place on North Quay tonight

Body formally identified as being Shona Campbell

And timings of others also changed

Members instead agree it should be reviewed in line with the Taxation Strategy

Michelle Haywood says it will stay closed while the commissioners come up with plan

21-year-old former Ballakermeen student reacted to news on Instagram

Tynwald instead votes to recognise the role they play in strengthening Manx economy

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The honour is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross

Last report to be published was in 2021

55-year-old was claiming Income Support whilst working

Manx Care asks parents and guardians to 'limit contacts'

Legislative amendments could be in place by next HoK general election

Recognises pregnancies that ended before the 24th week

Several barrels of 'Gallup XL' fell from a vehicle this morning

However, government is bound by the Climate Change Act 2021 to meet specific targets

Tony Brown, Richard Ronan and John Cringle say DoI decision means some will struggle

Shona Campbell had been missing since Monday after getting into difficulty in the Solway estuary

Housing and Communities Board hopeful local authority projects can lead own projects

'Exceptional circumstances' sees many areas closed to public

Manx Utilities five-year Pricing Review to go before Tynwald

Company says it's one of largest infrastructure projects in Island history

Ramsey resident remains concerned about 'clean-up' happening in country

Lawrie Hooper wants government to revert the rise back to 20 percent

But it won't contain any affordable housing units

21-year-old committed to Court of General Gaol Delivery

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Haywood responds to criticism of Department of Infrastructure Plan in Tynwald

Higher ground and sheltered low-lying spots most at risk

Switch to fibre to be completed by 2029

Government urging people to avoid all the Island's plantations until they're assessed

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The requirement is a 'step change' for many local businesses here

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Comes as two further reviews announced into same subject

DoI says Douglas building's roof is now weather-tight

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Weather changes and updates planning laws present new challenges

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Estimated cost of work to complete hydrocarbon licence up to £40 million

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Alfred Cannan also thanked those who responded during Storm Darragh 

Spike in sales in immediate aftermath of bad weather

It follows a public meeting held about the issue last month

No access to Sulby via Tholt y Will

MHK believes 'pink book' should be published up to 12 weeks ahead of debate

It comes two years after it was initially damaged

Last sitting of the court in 2024

Police highlight reports of items being thrown at cars and in shops

New View launching new support programme in New Year

Full assessment needs to be carried out

Temperatures set to fall close to or slightly below freezing

Moorhouse Farm in Colby says it's seeing what it can 'salvage'

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The plans are due to go before Tynwald in April next year

Failings recorded by IQ EQ

But restaurant will still operate Christmas Day bookings

They'll target long-term conditions including arthritis and psoriasis 

Around 200 trees came down in the high winds

But chief minister says the Isle of Man must 'progress or regress'

Peel was said to have got some of the biggest gusts during Storm Darragh

Clean up continues following severe winds

Part of route also shut for scheduled surveying work

22-year-old appears at Douglas Courthouse

Proposals look to address housing shortages, empty properties, and homelessness

MWT project is backed by company's 'green finance' goal

Off-Island travel ground to a halt on Saturday

Thomas says call for evidence hasn't been completed as ordered by Tynwald

Accreditation from British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Clean-up takes place after multiple downed trees and power lines

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New residents could move in by first quarter of new year

Almost 6,000 people currently on the waiting list

Additional prison time for wounding offence 

Derek Flint returning to the Island to take on the job

Bus Vannin says decision is for safety of staff and customers

Closure part of latest updates regarding Storm Darragh

Storm Darragh puts a halt to all air travel on and off-Island

Waves expected to affect Peel and Ramsey coasts

Agencies responding to more than twenty incidents

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Allinson says Ballacloan site is not being advertised on open market

Storm Darragh disrupts public transport network

Existing patients will have to wait to make routine appointments

Two weather warnings in place today

No deliveries or collections today

Scottish singer-songwriter to visit Island next month

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