Isle of Man News from Sunday, April 5th, 2026

Rearranged FC Isle of Man vs Prestwich Heys tie cancelled

Visiting team fails to attend for morning kick-off
Winners confirmed after weather-hit Manx Mountain Marathon events

Route changes introduced for safety as hundreds take part in fell running challenge
Community tree planting completes new Manx Rainforest site

Thousands of native trees planted at Creg y Cowin as three-year project finishes ahead of schedule
Manxman sailings cancelled due to strong winds

Morning Douglas to Heysham crossing and return called off as blustery conditions forecast
Lezayre Commissioners not taking recording of meetings despite Peel row

It was one of the topics discussed at its public meeting last night
Island at 'forefront' of British Isles blue carbon research

Manx waters researched over four year programme
Five comments and objections received over Ramsey flood defence scheme plans

But DOI says a number of informal objections received before plans withdrawn
Water main upgrades planned in Foxdale from next week

Works aim to improve reliability and reduce risk of bursts, with some temporary road disruptions expected