Isle of Man News from Friday, April 11th, 2025

UCM to introduce new academic framework from September

New approach developed in partnership with the University of Chester
AI deepfake videos used in investment ad scams on Island

Scams are often styled like legitimate news interviews
New grading system will 'drastically reduce' police exposure to indecent images

It's hoped change will also speed up prosecutions
Call for referendum on wind farm proposal garners hundreds of signatures

Concerns over bird safety, blade recyclability and Island scenery fuel calls for a public vote
'Several incidents' of littering, damage and graffiti reported on Port Erin beach

Broken glass found in the sand described as 'particularly dangerous'
Poor weather stopped GNAAS responding to four Manx emergencies in the last year

Storms Darragh and Éowyn among those to blame
Three treated for minor injuries following Creg-ny-Baa Back Road collision

Incident happened at around 6.45pm yesterday
Manxman's Heysham berth back in service

Passengers confirm vessel is now using number one berth following repairs
Treasury minister calls for fewer UK hospital appointments

Alex Allinson believes more patients could be treated locally or via telemedicine
Current chairman of Patrick Commissioners standing for re-election

Gordon Clague says he would try and keep rates low and sort out hedge trimming
Douglas South candidate wants to see weekly bin collections reinstated

Karel Ver Elst claims he would run the council like a 'utility'