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Celtic League says government failing over Island poverty

The Celtic League has accused politicians of failing the public, after a report to Tynwald revealed around one in seven people on the Island are living in poverty.

Source: 3FM — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/celtic-league-says-government-failing-over-island-poverty/

Today on the island

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What matters today

The strongest local stories from the past 24 hours, curated and deduplicated with original source links.

3FM · Sport12:00 Ramsey Cottage Hospital services to return in time for TT Manx Care has confirmed a number of services will return to Ramsey Cottage Hospital in time for TT. Source: 3FM — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/ramsey-cottage-hospital-services-to-return-in-time-for-tt/

Manx Radio · Transport08:14 Emergency services attending RTC near Ballasalla Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic as a result of the incident Source: Manx Radio — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/emergency-services-attending-rtc-near-ballasalla/

Manx Radio · Politics09:51 Election 2026: How big a priority will Climate Change be for candidates? We look at some of 2021's hottest topics and see where we are five years later Source: Manx Radio — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/election-2026-how-big-a-priority-will-climate-change-be-for-candidates/

IoM Today · Health15:51 Nursing staff asked to vote on multi-year pay offer ‘Delays in agreeing pay have led to increases being applied late in the year’ Source: IoM Today — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/nursing-staff-asked-to-vote-on-multi-year-pay-offer-902756

Manx Radio · Politics06:14 Roadworks and affordable housing concerns raised by Douglas East residents Residents share their views ahead of General Election Source: Manx Radio — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/roadworks-and-affordable-housing-concerns-raised-by-douglas-east-residents/

3FM · Health06:53 Department of Health and Social Care to raise some fees The Department of Health and Social Care is to raise fees for adult services by almost three per cent this year. Source: 3FM — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/department-of-health-and-social-care-to-raise-some-fees/

Manx Radio · Business12:02 Next confirms departure from Island Retail giant says the terms to renew its lease were not 'commercially acceptable' Source: Manx Radio — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/next-confirms-departure-from-island/

Manx Radio · Business12:24 UK Government approves sale of Manx Telecom Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster clears JT and CVC takeover of telecoms provider Source: Manx Radio — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/uk-government-approves-sale-of-manx-telecom/

3FM · Island News17:20 Exam board strike could delay GCSE and A-Level results GCSE and A-Level students on the Island could face delays getting their results this year, because of strike action. Source: 3FM — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/exam-board-strike-could-delay-gcse-and-a-level-results/

3FM · Island News15:25 Island skydiving company almost ready to take bookings Fancy hitting speeds of 120mph straight down? An Island company says it'll soon offer you the experience of a lifetime! Source: 3FM — Read more at the original articlehttps://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/island-skydiving-company-almost-ready-to-take-bookings/

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