Isle of Man News from Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Lessons learned after snow day confusion

Minister says steps to be taken to improve communication through staff bulletins
More than 100 firearms surrendered

Police amnesty to end on 2 February
Lezayre Commissioners set 'small rise' in rates

It's going up by five percent cover the costs of services
Planning application to extend TT hospitality tent for new Food and Drink Festival submitted

Currently it must be down no more than 10 days after the Festival of Motorcycling
'No tangible positives' achieved by public sector integrity line, says trade union

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Unite head says anonymity means nothing when the line is operated by government
Isle of Man women motorbike riders join global relay

WRWR baton passed on the Island
Dog walkers asked to help maintain clean and safe reservoir environments

Clypse, Kerrowdhoo and Cringle highlighted as problem areas
Cannan administration 'at its weakest point at the moment'

Tim Crookall spoke to the media for the first time earlier this week since his reappointment to DOI
Braddan Commissioners says rates increase will 'strengthen' essential services

Chair Neal Mellon says budget is 'prudent' and 'community focussed'
Island's bathing waters meet highest European standards

Eight beaches graded as either 'excellent' or 'good'