Isle of Man News from Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Sitting Douglas North MHK declares intention to stand in election

John Wannenburgh was elected to the constituency in 2021
Mountain Road to close while one-way system is set up for TT

Traffic to travel only in direction of TT Course once route reopens
Minister disappointed over slow movement on brownfield sites

But he says there has been some progress
Two new people elected to Garff Commissioners

James Hewison and Richard Taylor say they're 'very happy' to be joining the board
MHK fears efficiencies report will be 'big on headlines, low on detail'

First annual report expected by the end of this month
2026 Pre-TT Classic Road Races to begin tonight

Three-day meeting at Billown to kickstart Manx road racing season
Double anniversary celebration for Groudle Glen Railway

Trains running Saturday and Sunday