Isle of Man News from Sunday, January 5th, 2025

Government 'will intervene in air market if necessary'

Tynwald to consider new air policy
Politicians 'should keep promises on public spending', says MHK

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Budget committee to report back by end of February 2026
Mountain Road and Sloc remain shut as snow hits the hills

Most other roads 'clear or passable with care' according to police
Trump return means Island needs to be 'looking over its shoulder'

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Former commissioner says tax controls and gaming sector could be impacted by incoming US president
Castletown’s 'quirky gift shop' to close at end of month

Gaslight Gift Shop is based on Malew Street
Manx Care searching for volunteers to assist in study to improve mental health services

The research focuses on barriers preventing men from seeking support
Off-Island travel impacted after heavy UK snowfall

Runways temporarily shut at Liverpool and Manchester airports
New PSC Chair pledges to publishing annual reports "as quickly as possible"

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Two years' worth of reports were recently published together after the former Chair delayed publication
Two weather warnings issued by Met Office for today

Yellow warning 'particularly issued because of ongoing parking on Douglas promenade'