Vehicle rolls 'several times' during crash in the south

Emergency services called out to single vehicle incident on Billown Circuit. A vehicle is said to have rolled ’several times’ during a crash in the south of the Island last night. Fire crews from Castletown and Malew Fire Station were called out to the incident near Joey’s Corner on the Billown Circuit at around 10:30pm.

Government extends energy-saving scheme for households

The government is extending a scheme which provides free energy-saving upgrades to households. It says a further £100,000 is available to help residents cope with rising energy bills through the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s Energy Efficiency Scheme. Those eligible, including renters and social housing tenants, can apply for up to £820 worth of free kit such as loft insulation, LED lightbulbs and smart heating controls.

Bill will modernise employment and economic activity in the gambling sector

House of Keys agreed amendments made to document by the Legislative Council. New measures to tighten up elements of the Island’s e-gaming legislation are set to come into force. It’s after the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill, which modernises legislation underpinning employment and economic activity in the gambling sector completed its passage through Tynwald.

Extra sitting for MHKs this month

The House of Keys will hold an extra sitting this month. Its schedule had planned to hold the last sitting of this month next week, on Tuesday, May 12. Members weren’t then due to gather until after the TT festival on Tuesday, June 9.

Manx Rally competitor dies after medical incident

Organisers said they were deeply saddened’ by the news. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Motorsport UK, Manx Auto Sport and the Manx National Rally organising team said they were deeply saddened’ by the death. The statement said: Motorsport UK, Manx Auto Sport and the Manx National Rally organising team are deeply saddened to confirm that a competitor participating in the Manx Rally today has passed away following a medical incident during the event.

Smuggler found with £250,000 drugs claimed he was on the Isle of Man for golf trip

I am disgusted I have been a part of this vile trade’. Glenn Ford, 38, of Grove Road, Poole, was stopped after driving off the Manxman ferry at the Sea Terminal in Douglas on November 21 last year. After telling customs officers he was visiting the island for a golf trip, suspicions were raised and he was arrested.

Manx success in the Isle of Man Youth Cycling Tour

The weekend was a great success, with around three-quarters of the 200 riders taking part travelling over from the UK for the event. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

Rugby: Douglas take on Wilmslow in Cheshire Vase final

The Manx side beat Birkenhead Park in September’s semi-final. Now there remains one last bit of business as they travel to Cheshire this weekend for the final of the Cheshire Vase, having beaten Birkenhead Park in September’s semi-final. Opponents Wilmslow had a good season themselves, gaining promotion from Counties One Lancashire and Cheshire while losing only two matches from 22, and join Douglas next season in R2NW.

Take the time to include those with hearing loss, says charity CEO

Island marks Deaf Awareness Week. This week is Deaf Awareness Week, and the theme this year focuses on the right to understand. Each year, the initiative aims to increase public understanding of deaf culture, highlight the resilience of the community, and promote inclusivity.

Rider who died in North West 200 crash named as former Isle of Man TT competitor

He was also a regular competitor at the Manx Grand Prix. The 48-year-old, who was a former competitor at both the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix, sustained fatal injuries during the qualifying session on May 7. In a statement released on Friday after permission was granted by his family, organisers said: The rider who lost his life in an incident during qualifying for the 2026 Briggs Equipment North West 200 on Thursday, May 7 was 48-year-old Kamil Holan from the Czech Republic.

Could you live in World War II wireless station?

A World War II wireless station in the south of the Island has gone up for sale. The facility on Phildraw Road in Ballasalla won planning permission last year to be converted into a four-bedroomed home. It’s now being marketed by Chrsytals estate agents, which describes it as a "perfect canvas to create something exceptional".

Beach cleaning voluteers get un-whelk-ome surprise!

An Island charity says it was confronted with a smelly problem yesterday - after someone dumped rotting shellfish in its litter bins. Beach Buddies took to Facebook after the incident, saying it happened at Glen Mooar, just south of Kirk Michael. An orange net bag full of whelks was left in the bin around a week earlier, leading to a vile stench which volunteers say could be smelled 30 yards away.

Rally action underway this morning

Today's the first day of racing for the Manx National Rally. Roads will close from 9.15am and action will continue late into this evening, Friday, May 8. Increased traffic and several road closures are expected throughout, with stages being held around the Island.

Former WH Smith chain plans 150 closures - but Isle of Man store unaffected

Its owners have announced a restructuring plan in a bid to keep the business afloat. For readers, the useful next step is to open the original report for the full detail, timing and any follow-up action that affects residents or businesses.

Isle of Man women to face Preston North End this weekend

This match forms part of preparations for the forthcoming Cherry Godfrey Cup which will take place in Guernsey in June. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

Manx Bard pens latest poem on the subject of domestic abuse

This is a serious poem. Poetry should be serious sometimes’. Poetry should be serious sometimes’ In this month’s Manx Bard column, Bradley Chambers discusses the tough subject of domestic abuse. Why would you stay with someone who is hurting or abusing you?

Producer in offer to buy Isle of Man's film back catalogue

He says the assets should generate value for Manx taxpayers. Laxey -based George Hargreaves, who has had a 50-year career in music, television and film production, has been campaigning for the return of film production to the Isle of Man. He submitted a Tynwald petition in 2024 calling for a £20m loan guarantee scheme to revitalise the industry.

Teen campaigns for better music provision in Isle of Man schools

The thing that surprised me most was that the service offered to schools was not uniform’. The important follow-up is where the money goes, who benefits, and whether the project delivers something residents can actually use.

Cleanliness and wellbeing at NSC being taken 'seriously'

'Thick black mould' social media claims disputed by DESC. People who have concerns about how clean the National Sports Centre is are being urged to raise them directly. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture says it takes cleanliness and the wellbeing of customers seriously.

Government appoints new Chief People Officer

Grace Eames will take charge of Office of Human Resources next month. The Isle of Man Government has appointed a new head of the Office of Human Resources. Grace Eames takes on the newly-created Chief People Officer, overseeing nearly 8,000 government workers.

MHK frustrated DOI hasn't yet submitted horse tram business plan

Sarah Maltby has two questions relating to the horse trams in next week's House of Keys sitting. A Douglas South MHK says it’s unfair that the business case for the full reinstatement of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is seeing yet more delays. Back in March, the Department of Infrastructure was tasked with returning to Tynwald this month with plans for the full line.

Adult Robin Hood panto opens in Peel tonight

Director Michelle Cain says audiences should come with an “open mind” for the cheeky after-dark take on the classic tale. An adult pantomime with a cheeky twist on Robin Hood is opening in Peel tonight. Peel Loonie Pants says the production is packed with risqué humour, double entendres, and playful chaos in Sherwood Forest.

School celebrates Carol's 50 years of service

A primary school in the South is celebrating a staff member who's marking fifty years of work. Carol Stevens first started at Castletown’s Victoria Road Primary School in 1975. Since then, she’s worked as both an educational support worker and lunchtime supervisor, often at the same time.

School celebrates 'incredible' employee's 50 years of service

Her care, commitment and unwavering dedication has touched the lives of countless children’. The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

Man who stabbed his brother twice at home escapes prison sentence

This is a tremendously sad case’. A man who stabbed his brother twice at their Ramsey home has avoided prison in what was described as a tremendously sad’ case. Lauerinn Arran Kaighin, 26, appeared at the Court of General Gaol Delivery on Friday after previously admitting a charge of wounding.

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Firefighters attend late night gorse fire at the Point of Ayre

People warned of dangers as we enter warmer season. Fire crews from Ramsey were called out last night to a gorse fire near the Point of Ayre. Officers arrived on the scene shortly after 9:30pm to find a well-developed fire involving gorse and surrounding vegetation.

Dredging underway in Douglas outer harbour

Work expected to continue until Monday or Tuesday. A dredging vessel will be working in Douglas outer harbour over the next few days. Boskalis’s Belt arrived in the Manx capital earlier this week, and is expected to continue dredging until Monday or Tuesday.

Sandra Cottam-Shea elected as chair of Ramsey Commissioners

She takes over the role from Alby Oldham. Sandra Cottam-Shea has been elected as chair of Ramsey Town Commissioners for the first time. She takes over from Alby Oldham, having served as vice-chair over the last 12 months.

Fire service's warning after second gorse fire this week

The fire and rescue service is again warning about the dangers of gorse fires after a blaze at the Point of Ayre yesterday evening. It comes after the gorse fire on Peel Golf Course earlier this week - firefighters say the shrubs can easily ignite in the warmer and drier weather. Just before 10pm on Thursday, May 7, crews found a large blaze at the northern tip of the Island which had spread to surrounding vegetation.

Rally road closures means bus diversions today

Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption to its services today because of road closures. A number of routes will be shut over the course of today and tomorrow as action in the Manx National Rally gets underway. As a result, some of today’s buses in the west of the Island will be diverted.

MHK asks how many cones and fences the DOI has

How many traffic cones does the Department of Infrastructure own, and how many does it rent? That’s the question on the mind of Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse, who’ll quiz Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall. He’s submitted a question for written reply about cones, fencing and temporary traffic lights the department currently has compared to 2019.

1960s Douglas Casino card signed by the Rolling Stones up for auction

Rare autographs from one of the UK's biggest rock bands will go under the hammer this weekend. Chrystals Auctions is hosting a sale from 10am on Saturday, May 9. Among the lots is a Douglas Casino membership card from 1964, signed on the back by Bill Wyman and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones.

Job applicants don't get told about successful candidate, says minister

If you don't get a job you applied for, you don't have the right to know if the successful candidate needed a work visa. So says Treasury Minister Chris Thomas, who faced questions in the House of Keys this week from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse. Mr Moorhouse wanted to know when applicants who’d been turned down would be told about the person who got the job.

Charity slams thoughtless dumping of decomposing sea snails

What is going through someone’s head to make them think that this sort of action is OK?’. The important follow-up is where the money goes, who benefits, and whether the project delivers something residents can actually use.

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Indoor Car Boot Sale – St Paul’s Hall, Ramsey

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Rachel Franklin Piano Recital

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Robin Hood – Sh@fted In Sherwood (adult Panto)

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