Isle of Man News from Friday, September 12th, 2025

Probation for man who admitted provoking behaviour at Tromode House

32-year-old was on short-term licence after serving time in prison
Manxman 'round the Island cruise' cancelled

Decision comes ahead of forecast gales hitting the Island this weekend
Pharmacist says electronic prescribing can speed up process

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Currently, GP's have to review them and sign them off first
Manx musician makes US TV debut

Latest in run of high-profile gigs including the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury
Garff Commissioners to introduce stronger rates policies on 'dilapidated' properties

Local authority wants to encourage refurbishment on empty houses
Firefighter completes gruelling burpee challenge in honour of 9/11 victims

Adam Boyd honours 9/11 victims with 2,977 burpees
Castletown prepares for 54th World Tin Bath Championships

Annual races coming to Castletown tomorrow (13 Sept)
Douglas Council says rates consultation 'encouraging' step to solving' housing crisis'

Cllr Devon Watson believes it's 'unfair' that owners of empty homes don't pay
Cost to clean-up after Storms Darragh and Éowyn topped £1m

Money was made available from contingency funds, Treasury reveals
Should Ketamine be reclassified on the Isle of Man?

Concerns raised amid ongoing conversation in the UK