Isle of Man News from Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Garff Commissioners hosting offshore windfarm drop in session today

It has invited representatives from Orsted and campaign group Not4Iom to attend
No harbour basin work planned in Laxey this summer

Regular inspections will continue but re-grading work not necessary at this time
Public invited to suggest new brownfield site for potential re-development

A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office
Anthony Allen re-elected as chair at Onchan Commissioners

Commissioner says it's been an honour to serve in the role over the last 12 months
Cocaine courier who hid £250k drug haul in car jailed

Glenn Ford, from Dorset, was stopped by customs officers after arriving by ferry in November
Police urge public to check person's identification if claiming to be a police officer

Constabulary says it's not aware of an officer visiting a Manx resident to voice concerns over social media posts
Suspended sentence for man who stabbed brother in argument

26-year-old will also be subject to two-year suspended sentence supervision order
No date set for reopening of NCAS reuse centre

Date will be announced 'as soon as practical', says minister
2026 Manx Youth Games taking place today

Hundreds of youngsters to get involved in sports across the Island