Isle of Man News from Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Deadline to apply for General Election postal vote approaching

Government urges voters to register with enough time
£41K spent on encouraging people to shop local

DfE says schemes have been 'generally well received'
Comedy legend reveals why he loves performing on the Island

Jasper Carrott returning for two-night Gaiety Theatre show
2026 Manx Grand Prix to begin today

Nearly two weeks of action planned for Snaefell Mountain Course
Fire in Douglas may have been caused by firework

Incident near Johnny Watterson Lane prompts investigation
Douglas road closure for TT filming

Production crew working on Quarterbridge Road
MGP visitors urged to protect belongings at ports

Advice from police head of motorsport event