Isle of Man News

Members' votes mean Tynwald debate on document did not go ahead

Facility will reopen following Island outbreak of avian influenza

Herring gulls found in Port Erin

Motion to debate document fails

Campaigners warn of 'blindspot' in Covid response

Current strategy described as 'outdated'

Changes to original proposals made following public feedback

Fundraiser to tackle 51 mile climb for Isle Listen

Eight MHKs vote against discussing vision document

Extinction Rebellion IoM demonstrates outside Tynwald

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Was 'Have Your Say' exercise 'last straw'

Figures released after FOI request

Education minister gives update to Tynwald

Cost for December's kits was more than £3.1m

Extinction Rebellion to protest outside Tynwald

Civil Registry reveals Isle of Man name trends

Island Plan, face masks and teacher morale also on agenda

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Minister says work is ongoing to improve awareness of natural spaces

Former ‘senior house parent’ was found guilty in December

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Gov't wants to hear from those who've turned 16 or moved house

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Issue to be raised in Tynwald

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Edge maintains face coverings are ‘personal choice’

Government releases its latest labour market report

Noble's Hospital and Ramsey Cottage to see patients in person again

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MHK says ventilating classrooms by opening windows is making children ill

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The motorcycling event will now run for nine days instead of 14

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Two years since start of construction at Princes Half Tide Dock

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Businesses indicate support for removing Covid restrictions

It's after a confirmed case of Avian Flu

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It's one of two accolades for the electric railway

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The park's general manager says it needs time to mitigate any risk to wildlife

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MHKs want to know if there's capacity to treat patients with long-term symptoms

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Minister expecting no changes to access routes for 2022 races

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New principal highlights importance of providing flexibility for learners

Officials say Covid-19 backlog has been worked through

Adrian Earnshaw was Onchan MHK from 2001 to 2011

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Issues surrounding employment after a positive infection to be addressed in Tynwald

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The Chief Veterinary Officer's team are gathering information on the affected geese

The proposed complex would cost £12.75m and see the current building demolished

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Absences have affected some Island schools in recent weeks

Public consultation ends tomorrow

Officers looking for Jo Jobson and George Goddard

Figures published following information request

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Enterprise Minister says policy should be reviewed before the tourist season

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Cost of starting-out is 'prohibitive' for many says Moorhouse

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Manx Isolation Payment applications opening today

The changes would see an increase of £1.25 per hour

Lady Isabella WILL be turning by TT 2022 says MNH

Health minister insists expectant mums aren't falling through the gaps

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Gas prices saw a 27.5% increase following a surge in global costs

Omicron a 'game changer', says chief minister

Island's death toll now stands at 70

711 vehicles stopped with 11 arrests made

Fund says it's seen increase in people looking for support

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Travel firm says travellers' priorities have changed slightly during pandemic

Council approved decision at this month's sitting

Scene has now been cleared, Police say

Island one of most searched destinations in estate agents' survey

DfE support helps create almost 300 new jobs on Island

Twenty-one-year-old acquitted following three-day trial

Funeral director has apologised to anyone upset by video of the employee

17-year-old involved in single vehicle crash last night

But complaints across health services overall down 15 per cent

West Quay application received objections from commission

Initiative aims to help those struggling with rising gas and oil prices

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Treasury must spend wisely, says MHK

Tour operator believes small steps key to recovery

Instructor says confusion lay in differing rules about junctions to begin with

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But Minister repeats work will still be ongoing in March

Salary of £111,000 and relocation package available for replacement

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Tynwald due to vote on proposals at this month's sitting

In addition to the £9m already pledged to support customer facing businesses

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Morrisons initially announced the move as millions of gallons are being poured away

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'Impossible' to judge what's right and what's wrong

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A rise in the number of cases could be down to Manx Care calculations

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It's believed the increase could be down to distortions caused by the pandemic

45-year-old admits charge of resisting arrest

New consultation calls for suggestions to refresh facility

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MHK calls for government to do more to help struggling traders

Schools hit by high level of staff shortages

Funds transferred between restrained accounts

Accusations date back to 2016

Travellers will instead be required to do a lateral flow test and submit the result online

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Cannan: Administration has to 'get this right'

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Bed poverty an issue for several years, says director of sixth form

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Roundels have courted controversy ever since the first drawings of the junctions were issued

The tallest African mountain stands almost 20,000 feet above sea level

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CoMin to consider options ahead of Grandstand move

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Dr Allinson says hotel bookings look strong ahead of the tourist season

17-year-old punched man in the head

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But concerns raised over how much it will help hospitality

48-year-old changes plea before trial

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Summer exams cancelled last two years due to Covid

23-year-old pleads guilty after incident in Ramsey

£300 lump sum initiative will begin next week

23-year-old Adam Hine jailed for 12 weeks

Restrictions eased following Covid outbreak at facility last month

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'Conversations to be had' on how to pay for Health, says Ashford

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New residents have already begun moving in

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£9 million of further assistance was announced last month

Follows UK's decision to scrap extra testing

One slide temporarily shut after concerns raised before Christmas

Public Health says vaccination is preventing symptomatic illness

Findings of public consultation set to be released

Rising Covid-19 cases causing disruption in health settings

Retired police officer comes to Bebe's aid

23-year-old fined £750

Business case re-submitted to Treasury

Staffing issues affect St Ninian's and Ballakermeen

Heywood calls for more HEPA filters

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England has now also dropped PCR policy

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Organisers working with Public Health and central government

Move forced due to staff absence

Incident happened at crossing near Regent Street this morning

Shore Road, Gansey also closed to traffic

IoM infection rate is highest in British Isles

Commissioners and applicants defend project

Hotels and leisure facilities will need extra staff over summer

Seabirds spotted on Calf of Man last year

Drugs, firearms and cash seized by police

Man driving John O'Groats to Land's End in Peel P50

10 constituencies predicted correctly

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Must look further than constituency issues says Ronan

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Trade unions hold Zoom meetings with election candidates

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Peter Eagles is a Member of the Legislative Council

The unlikely, but not impossible, general election scenarios

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conducting research

Enquiries indicate 24Keys is hosted off-Island, Police say

Forms can be downloaded from government website

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Education hustings taking place this week

Glenfaba and Peel has largest number of eligible voters

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Candidates invited to SNHS in week of HoK election

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Henderson claims effects are felt worldwide

Glenfaba and Peel candidates addressed a requisition meeting on Thursday

Pilot scheme to make voting more accessible

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Monitoring Manx General Election

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Police encourage candidates to report potential crimes

Differences in dashboard and surveillance report figures

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Paying workforce properly vital for tackling housing issues, says union rep

Suggestions made for online system

Residents need to sign up to vote in September general election

5pm deadline for people who will mark papers outside British Isles

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Don't take safety of animals for granted, charity urges

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Fake social media profiles identified spreading misinformation

Around 4,300 properties yet to submit responses

Charity urging for responsible behaviour around marine animals

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It can affect social lives and Vitamin D levels, director says

Director of Public Health urges people to get flu jabs

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Retail head says incidents can have 'marked impact' on mental health

Manx Care says it's working to ensure sufficient cover

It's aimed at protecting allergy sufferers

Election to be held on Thursday 23 September

Manx Care confident system will work effectively

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LVA chair expresses concerns about challenges of coming months

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Youth disturbance contributed to death of 73-year-old last year

Motorists told to avoid area

Vessel spotted near the Point of Ayre

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Squadron to perform over Douglas for first time since 2019

One man arrested, a second man fled scene

Court heard alleged victim had withdrawn complaint

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Ballakermeen's Digital Learning Leader on internet pitfalls

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46.2% of registered 16 and 17-year-olds voted in 2016

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New legislation in Scotland brought in to crack down on incidents

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Trial will help firm develop device for other parts of the world

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Indications numbers will be close to total five years ago

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Organisation publishes 'red list' of species in decline

339 received jab at the weekend

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Also warning flu cases this winter could rise

Just over 70% of Island on social media, Police say

Current schemes have been reviewed by housing division

Nine of 15 have had two doses

Less than two weeks to register to vote

Chester Street now giving Pfizer jab to 16 & 17-yr-olds

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Construction of Manxman underway

Facility underwent £1.2million refurbishment

23-year-old also facing threatening behaviour charges

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Competitors encouraged to rekki course

Visit estimated to cost Treasury £40,000

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Keys candidate in 'go back to Ireland' outburst

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Cyber security expert discusses safety of electronic voting

Elections can present challenges, says Manx Deaf Society

Candidates have until 25 August to submit form

Local man hopes tactile voting strips will be available

A second man arrested and facing assault charges

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New chamber on order for Peel Road site

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He says it's vital the Island can produce its own goods

Five sites analysed across Douglas and Onchan

Duo bailed to appear in court again later this month

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Charity says this will prevent food being wasted

DHSC asks CQC to help develop independent system

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Officers stop drugs, weapons and criminal cash at border

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Robertshaw brands medical director treatment 'disgraceful'

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Industry still going through challenging times, Vice-President says

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Construction IoM Chair says issues with getting goods into UK

She'd initially denied the offence

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MV Arrow helping with passenger and goods services there

Work of more than 60 Manx-bases artists being showcased

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12 female candidates have delcared for election so far

House of Keys will be dissolved six weeks before 23 September

Cases expected to 'fluctuate' for foreseeable future, gov't says

Hundreds unable to vote at recent local authority polls

Chief minister won't speak to station unless it apologises

Voters chose their new representatives

Treasury boosts incapacity support

Baker claims committee comments are ‘drivel and rubbish’

Delays of up to 48 hours in reporting new cases

'Hands, face, space' impossible to achieve says Watterson

Latest update shows 775 people booked in for tests

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Health minister says new rules will ease demand on 111

Professor Scally says relaxation 'not a sensible move'

UPDATE: Stretch between Cross Four Ways and Ballabeg has now reopened

Bank says it's due to 'developing situation' around Covid-19

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area

Medical Director among those who don't agree with approach

CM warns Covid-19 hospital admissions likely in future

298 active cases in total

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No staff or management have been in close contact with existing cases

New home testing scheme launched

CoMin met yesterday to discuss changes to rules

More testers being recruited to alleviate issues

Water damaged over 60 properties in October 2019

Consumer Prices Index rises to 3.7%

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Cancellation of TT and Covid restrictions blamed for deficit

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CEO says any move to change Island laws would need careful consideration

Those with minor injuries urged to use Ramsey Cottage Hospital

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Police say no drunk or disorderly arrests following Euro 2020 final

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Joining forces to promote issue ahead of election

He joins Eddie Merckx on 34 stage wins

71 active cases in total

Report says DEFA must improve regulation of dairy sector

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Four positive cases identified by self-administered swabs

Tribute to musical brothers born in the IoM

Active cases now stand at 52

The Rainbow Care service will offer emotional support from assigned midwife

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England facing Denmark tonight

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Engineers due at midday

System ‘broken’ by outdated qualification requirements

Manx Missile now one behind Merckx record

Trips to start from 23 July

The Princess Royal last attended ceremony in 2008

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Fraudulent documents available to purchase online

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Isle of Man among 130 countries to back proposals

Volunteers provided support during pandemic

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Harmer to provide update

Decision made following weather and safety concerns

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Delayed by Covid-19 pandemic

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Motion put forward by Douglas Central MHK

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Issues with pool lining forced closure

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Named UK Director of World Yoga Federation of India

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Minister says communication can be better

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Agreement reached not to fell 25 trees

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Work to be completed at contractor's expense

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MT working with Craig's Heartstrong Foundation

Government looking into EU concerns

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Half of patrol officers won't have TT experience

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Governance around Covid-19 mitigation strategy

Donated by the Isle of Man Government

Live music and family activities on today and tomorrow

Successful meeting between gov't and landowners

No suggestion the jabs are sub-standard

Minister keen to avoid UK situation

Minister says future of Family Library still needs to be determined

Island among 130 OECD members to support plans

Natural phenomenon 'generally non-toxic'

Incident took place during early hours of 30 June

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Those who've had jabs not offered on Island must still undergo testing

Border restrictions were eased on 28 June

RoI resident says Manx rules are unfair

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Youth Vote IM to try and tempt people to the polls

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NHS England yet to upload Manx data

Recent border changes and vaccines to be discussed

GP's attending education session

Follows investigation into fire at Douglas property in 2019

FIDL maintains it's a 'principal element' of plans

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2022 art trail to feature locally decorated dolphins

Fastcraft season had been delayed back in March

End of an era as Christian not nominated

Several authority chairs won't take part

Boot says landowner may be 'receptive' to alternative plan

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Bigger piece of work needed to ensure long-term change, says MHK

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Would straddle route taken by vessels travelling to Island

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Chris Packham has written to planning chair over St Marks proposals

But priorities will be met says CEO

Rule change means vaccine appointments can be attended

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July event raising funds for new riders and Heroes on the Water

Boot insists planners followed correct procedures

Two in court charged with firearms offences

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Final call ahead of deadline tomorrow

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Urgent question on elm felling set to be asked

Chris Packham has written to chair of the planning committee

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White Collar Warriors to put on several shows a year

Trust still 'very hopeful' solution can be found

DOI repairing the road surface

Around 600 people booked to travel yesterday

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It's to manage an increase in travel

Protest comes as House of Keys meets

One teacher tests positive, six others now isolating

Delayed election to be held on 22 July

Operation Strongbox launches today

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Delays are expected for first arrivals

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Woman admits to eight allegations of benefit fraud

Proposals to develop site off Lezayre Road

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Around 250 people gathered in St Marks at the weekend

Middle MHK standing down

Exams cancelled earlier this year due to Covid-19

Staff praised for quick response

Rate now stands 1.4 per cent

Authority had plans to install defibrillator there

Tynwald members agree to 'two plus two' system

Steam Packet and Manx Utilities loans

Plans to change border restrictions going before Tynwald tomorrow

New measures to include wastewater and surveillance testing

Talks fail with all parties agreeing it's 'unsustainable'

Beamans proposes changes to the department

Treasury Minister asked if he'll go for top job

CM one of three Manx residents being recognised

FOI by Manx Taxpayers Alliance reveals costs

Residents and landowner at odds

Cannan says move will lay 'solid foundation' for next gov't'

Tim Johnston declares candidacy in General Election

Ex-MHK and MLC to stand in Glenfaba and Peel

Data shows single vaccine only 33% effective against strain

Ray Harmer has served the constituency since 2015

Geoffrey Boot has served in Glenfaba and Peel since 2015

Allinson is also the second minister to declare for re-election

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Expressions of interest invited to run site

Lawrie Hooper has served the constituency since 2016

Tim Baker hopes to retain Ayre and Michael seat

Harmer pushing 'culture shift' in form completion

Howard Quayle to step down after general election

Daphne Caine has served in the House of Keys since 2016

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'Too many cars, too few spaces', says Bentley

Thomson to take the helm in July

Project expected to last until 24 July

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Supporters gather ahead of debate

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CoMin to consider it on Thursday

Tynwald to approve group membership

Details to be provided on proposed refurbishment

Woodward says it beggars belief gov't officials didn't know

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Registered habitat covers 12 per cent of Island

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Meeting on future of private facility next week

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Chamber of Commerce publishes manifesto

'Politicians hid behind officers, and officers hid behind UK rules'

Minister confirms he's standing down as MHK

New dates added to legislative calendar

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CM to receive report on issue next week

Ewart repeats message to committee

Julie Edge seeking re-election in September

Live blog: coronavirus media conference - Thursday 22 April

Image shared by Garff Commissioners

Sitting MHK declares for September election

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Five new positive tests since last night

Kate Lord-Brennan MLC will stand in Glenfaba and Peel

Quayle says it gives cause for concern

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Vaccine status will be shared securely if needed to attend UK events says CM

Feedback sought on area plan proposals

Edge calls general debate in Tynwald

Ettyl signs agreements for purchase

Follows the lifting of Covid measures

Ministers hope for Tynwald debate on strategy

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Oscar raises money for Craig's Heartstrong Foundation

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Government says it's down to individual companies

Schools and businesses open with gathering limits removed

Many happy to be back in 'social environment'

Emergency services on route

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Commissioner says resolving problem is priority

Staggered restoration of pre-lockdown levels of service

Greens say 'outrageous' decision will discourage take up

Tynwald to be asked to set out timeline

The Hon Steve Rodan OBE to leave role after five-year term

Agreement reached to avoid international charge

Ice and frost could cause problems on higher roads

15-year-old Lola Tebay gets trophy for efforts in history

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Allinson's plea to stay on-Island this half term

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36-member body to advise government

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Alfred Cannan will outline government spending proposals

Keiran Hannifin declares intention to stand for Middle

Sarah Maltby the 'official Manx Labour Party candidate for the area'