Isle Of Man News

Big Tesco presence not a deterrent for other supermarkets, says Minister
Island 'still attractive to other retailers'

Big Tesco presence not a deterrent for other supermarkets, says Minister Island 'still attractive to other retailers'

Amenity site find sells at auction for £2,200
Sale of art deco settee to benefit Manx charity

Amenity site find sells at auction for £2,200 Sale of art deco settee to benefit Manx charity

Severe gale warning issued
Risk of fallen trees causing travel disruption

Severe gale warning issued Risk of fallen trees causing travel disruption

Laxey Flour Mills considered for protected building status
Hopes 18th century building can be retained for generations

Laxey Flour Mills considered for protected building status Hopes 18th century building can be retained for generations

'Rally for Palestine' in Douglas today
Demonstrators call for ceasefire

'Rally for Palestine' in Douglas today Demonstrators call for ceasefire

MWT 'blown away' by generosity after seal meal appeal
The Manx Wildlife Trust has been 'blown away by everyone's generosity,' following an appeal for food for its seals.

MWT 'blown away' by generosity after seal meal appeal The Manx Wildlife Trust has been 'blown away by everyone's generosity,' following an appeal for food for its seals.

Tesco commits to stocking local produce in new stores
Tesco yesterday committed to stocking local suppliers and products in all their stores set for 2024.

Tesco commits to stocking local produce in new stores Tesco yesterday committed to stocking local suppliers and products in all their stores set for 2024.

'Community resolution' for man who was 'locked in' bus
But Bus Vannin won't reveal total bill for damage caused

'Community resolution' for man who was 'locked in' bus But Bus Vannin won't reveal total bill for damage caused

Police appeal after car damaged in Noble's car park
Police are looking for witnesses after a parked car was damaged at Noble's Hospital.

Police appeal after car damaged in Noble's car park Police are looking for witnesses after a parked car was damaged at Noble's Hospital.

Motorists reminded of festive fundraisers on the roads this weekend
Motorists are reminded there are two festive fundraisers planned for the Island's roads today.

Motorists reminded of festive fundraisers on the roads this weekend Motorists are reminded there are two festive fundraisers planned for the Island's roads today.

Tesco job creation 'very encouraging', says MHK
But questions remain over what type of roles they are

Tesco job creation 'very encouraging', says MHK But questions remain over what type of roles they are

'Airport' star Spake told claim for damages is 'abuse of process'
'Very high risk of double recovery’ says deemster

'Airport' star Spake told claim for damages is 'abuse of process' 'Very high risk of double recovery’ says deemster

Tesco jobs pledge welcomed by DEFA Minister
The keys to Shoprite stores are expected to be handed over to the supermarket giant early next year

Tesco jobs pledge welcomed by DEFA Minister The keys to Shoprite stores are expected to be handed over to the supermarket giant early next year

Saturday Heysham crossings all cancelled due to the weather
Tomorrow's crossings to and from Heysham have been cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast.

Saturday Heysham crossings all cancelled due to the weather Tomorrow's crossings to and from Heysham have been cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast.

Police dog Simba is now ready for duty
The Island’s Police Dog Unit has welcomed a new recruit as Simba has now passed his training.

Police dog Simba is now ready for duty The Island’s Police Dog Unit has welcomed a new recruit as Simba has now passed his training.

Ban for drink driver who told police he'd only had one drink
23-year-old was more than double the legal limit

Ban for drink driver who told police he'd only had one drink 23-year-old was more than double the legal limit

Scallop fishing paused off Bradda Head
Follows ruling from the Scallop Management Board

Scallop fishing paused off Bradda Head Follows ruling from the Scallop Management Board

Tesco takeover to create more than 100 jobs
More than 100 jobs will be created as part of the Tesco takeover of the Island’s Shoprite stores.

Tesco takeover to create more than 100 jobs More than 100 jobs will be created as part of the Tesco takeover of the Island’s Shoprite stores.

Motorist caused head on collision after overtaking slower vehicle
48-year-old crashed into vehicle being driven by pregnant woman

Motorist caused head on collision after overtaking slower vehicle 48-year-old crashed into vehicle being driven by pregnant woman

Recent animal cruelty incidents sparks response from charity
There's 'no excuse' for animal cruelty, say the Mann Cat Sanctuary, following three recent incidents.

Recent animal cruelty incidents sparks response from charity There's 'no excuse' for animal cruelty, say the Mann Cat Sanctuary, following three recent incidents.

Gov't responds to Manx HSBC job cuts
The majority of the 29 total job losses are based on the Isle of Man

Gov't responds to Manx HSBC job cuts The majority of the 29 total job losses are based on the Isle of Man

Another route temporarily dropped by easyJet
News follows cuts to other routes announced earlier this year

Another route temporarily dropped by easyJet News follows cuts to other routes announced earlier this year

Saturday sailings at risk of disruption
Due to the forecast adverse weather conditions

Saturday sailings at risk of disruption Due to the forecast adverse weather conditions

Tomorrow's sailings in doubt
Some sailings tomorrow are subject to possible disruption or cancellation due to the weather.

Tomorrow's sailings in doubt Some sailings tomorrow are subject to possible disruption or cancellation due to the weather.

New folklore guide to the Isle of Man released
A new guide to the folklore sites of the Isle of Man has be released, including pictures, maps and directions.

New folklore guide to the Isle of Man released A new guide to the folklore sites of the Isle of Man has be released, including pictures, maps and directions.

Dogs to take centre stage in nativity
If you're looking for something a bit different this Christmas, how does the story of the nativity with all the key characters played by dogs sound?

Dogs to take centre stage in nativity If you're looking for something a bit different this Christmas, how does the story of the nativity with all the key characters played by dogs sound?

Be fire aware this Christmas
Fire and Rescue Service offer advice ahead of the holiday

Be fire aware this Christmas Fire and Rescue Service offer advice ahead of the holiday

Joe Locke set to make Broadway debut
Manx actor to feature in Sweeney Todd

Joe Locke set to make Broadway debut Manx actor to feature in Sweeney Todd

Local relationship warning page causes a stir
A recently created Facebook group geared toward uncovering potentially problematic relationship partners, has been causing a storm on Island.

Local relationship warning page causes a stir A recently created Facebook group geared toward uncovering potentially problematic relationship partners, has been causing a storm on Island.

Airport working to ensure passengers with disabilities are treated with 'dignity'
Follows concerns that flights are being delayed due to lack of resource

Airport working to ensure passengers with disabilities are treated with 'dignity' Follows concerns that flights are being delayed due to lack of resource

Stone removal on Laxey Beach should ‘lessen’ coastal overtopping
Stones have been removed from Laxey Beach by the Department of Infrastructure to help ‘lessen’ coastal overtopping in the village.

Stone removal on Laxey Beach should ‘lessen’ coastal overtopping Stones have been removed from Laxey Beach by the Department of Infrastructure to help ‘lessen’ coastal overtopping in the village.

Charity to extend school holiday scheme thanks to grant
A local charity plans to extend its school holiday scheme thanks to a £76,000 grant.

Charity to extend school holiday scheme thanks to grant A local charity plans to extend its school holiday scheme thanks to a £76,000 grant.

Planning submitted for Peel's sewage treatment works
A planning application has been submitted for Peel's regional sewage treatment strategy.

Planning submitted for Peel's sewage treatment works A planning application has been submitted for Peel's regional sewage treatment strategy.

Politician tables further questions over disconnections of gas customers
Isle of Man Energy recently hit pause on plans to cut off those in debt

Politician tables further questions over disconnections of gas customers Isle of Man Energy recently hit pause on plans to cut off those in debt

Tesco announces plans for acquired Shoprite stores
Around 100 in-store jobs to be created

Tesco announces plans for acquired Shoprite stores Around 100 in-store jobs to be created

Prospective nurses offered tour of hospital facilities
Part of an open-evening style event

Prospective nurses offered tour of hospital facilities Part of an open-evening style event

Joe Locke to make broadway debut in January in Sweeney Todd
Local lad Joe Locke is set to make his Broadway debut as Tobias in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Joe Locke to make broadway debut in January in Sweeney Todd Local lad Joe Locke is set to make his Broadway debut as Tobias in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Remand for man accused of committing multiple sexual offences
30-year-old accused of r**e, attempted r**e and indecent assault

Remand for man accused of committing multiple sexual offences 30-year-old accused of r**e, attempted r**e and indecent assault

HSBC confirms 28 jobs at risk on Isle of Man
HSBC Expat customer support to be carried out by overseas team

HSBC confirms 28 jobs at risk on Isle of Man HSBC Expat customer support to be carried out by overseas team

Trial for Douglas man who denies drug driving
48-year-old stopped by police on exit road at airport

Trial for Douglas man who denies drug driving 48-year-old stopped by police on exit road at airport