Home News Social media The DHSC has provided assurances to the UK Ministry of Justice regarding key human rights safeguards in the proposed Assisted Dying Bill. In a letter to Tynwald members, Minister Claire Christian outlined the MoJ’s requests for policy assurance, a required step before a recommendation for Royal Assent. The MoJ sought specific clarifications on post-death reviews and protections against coercion.

Home News Social media Two arrests made following reports of man being assaulted near Tesco A man has received hospital treatment for non-life threatening injuries following an incident in Tesco car park in Ramsey earlier today, Saturday 7 February. In a statement issued this evening, the Isle of Man Constabulary has confirmed that officers responded to reports of a male having been assaulted in the area of the store on Bowring Road.

Home News Social media Police say two people have been arrested after an incident in Ramsey earlier today. The incident, described as “serious” by the Police, happened in the car park of Bowring Road Tesco. An update from the Police said: “Police can confirm that it was an isolated incident and two suspects are now in Police Custody assisting with enquiries.

Home News Social media Police say two people have been arrested after an incident in Ramsey earlier today. The incident, described as “serious” by the Police, happened in the car park of Bowring Road Tesco. An update from the Police said: “Police can confirm that it was an isolated incident and two suspects are now in Police Custody assisting with enquiries.

Home News Social media Police say they're dealing with a serious incident at Tesco on Bowring Road in Ramsey. Officers have blocked off all entrances and closed the store, and are asking the public to stay away from the area. Multiple police cars were seen rushing to the scene and an ambulance leaving this afternoon, Saturday, February 7. Armed officers are attending as well.

Yellow Snow Warning Issued Home News Social media Ronaldsways Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow later tonight. Precipitation later today will fall as snow on hills for a time, above 700-1200 feet. Accumulations will be slight, before the snow gradually turns to rain tonight. It will be in place from 5pm tonight until 7am Wednesday.

Home News Social media Seven questions for answer before members return to Gambling Legislation Bill Keys members return to familiar ground in their session today (Tuesday, 3 February) as some 30 clauses of the Gambling Legislation Bill still need to be heard. The recently appointed Treasury Minister Chris Thomas is asking to be allowed to take on the responsibility for guiding that through.

Home News Social media It's been derelict since the former St Ninian's Lower School was demolished in 2013 Plans to develop the Park Road site in central Douglas are due to be laid before Tynwald this month. The site's been derelict since the former St Ninian's Lower School was demolished in 2013. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture now wants to build a new two-form entry primary school on the plot.

Home News Social media Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for today. This new warning for coastal overtopping is in force from 4pm until 7.30pm this Tuesday, January 27. Forecasters say areas most likely to be hit include Douglas and Castletown promenades, and parts of Shore Road in Rushen. They add Laxey and Ramsey proms will also be affected to a lesser extent.        

Photo: Frank Schuengel Home News Social media Ferries All cancelled Flights All of this morning’s flights are cancelled, the only outbound flights showing as going today on Ronaldsway’s website are the 4:50pm flight to London city and 6pm to Liverpool with their return flights also showing as going. Not sure why the easyJet flights have vanished, their app is showing today’s flights as going with a delay. Roads These roads are closed: A18 Mountain Road – Ramsey to Creg-Ny-BaaSwitchBack Road – St JohnsMona Drive – DouglasKentraugh Road – Port St Mary

Home News Social media Ministers will face a broad mix of social, financial and infrastructure questions in the House of Keys today. This includes why an inflation-linked pension increase was not applied in 2022/23 and what impact a government staff bulletin issued in January 2025 had on the workforce. MHKs will also seek clarity on dementia diagnosis figures and access to medication, the cost and condition of key southern roads, and when legislation will be brought forward to protect tenants from damp and mould in their homes.

Home News Social media A number of roads have been closed this morning due to fallen trees. A yellow warning for severe gales and rain remains in place until midday today (27 January). Forecasters at Ronaldsway Met Office say it's due to Storm Chandra. Stuart Davison says the Island will continue to see gusts of between 60-65 miles an hour for the next few hours:

Home News Social media A rapidly deepening area of low pressure to the south of Ireland (Storm Chandra) will allow winds to increase to reach severe gale force overnight into Tuesday. Those winds will peak before dawn, then easing late morning. East or southeast winds will mean 40-45mph with gusts widely 55-65mph which will lead to disruption to travel as well as a risk of some damage due to fallen trees etc.

Home News Social media Valkyrs A beat defending champions to extend women's top-flight advantage Results Saturday, 24 January, 2026 Men's Premier League Castletown A 1-3 Harlequins A Vikings A 2-4 Bacchas A Vikings B 0-5 Valkyrs A Ladies Premier League Bacchas A 0-1 Vikings A Valkyrs A 2-1 Castletown A Castletown B 1-5 Harlequins A Men's Division One Castletown B 0-9 Bacchas B…

Home News Social media But Julie Edge says she would not support such a move An MHK says she would not be surprised if a motion of no confidence in the chief minister's leadership was brought forward. Alfred Cannan carried out a major reshuffle of his top team earlier this week, sacking both the treasury and infrastructure ministers with less than a month to go until Budget Day. However, Onchan representative, Julie Edge says she would not support any such move. She believes the Chief Minister has shown genuine direction and leadership:

Home News Social media Southern Nomads win to go second in Manx Shield standings Report by Dave Christian: Douglas’ game in hand produced a mixed outcome for them when they lost 41-29 at Burnage in Regional 2 North West. They scored four tries which gives them a useful losing bonus point, however rivals Vale of Lune beat league leaders North Ribblesdale which sees Douglas drop to fourth place in the standings and the top four close up a little in the table.

Home News Social media Ravens strike late to claim victory and end recent losing run A late wonderstrike from Ste Whitley saw FC Isle of Man snatch a 3-2 victory over South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier Division this evening (24 January). South Liverpool led first through a Sam Mullally header from a corner before two goals in six minutes from Whitley and Shaun Kelly put the Manx side in front at half-time.

Home News Social media A three-day motorsport event on the Island later this year is looking for marshals to help out. The Manx 3 Hills Challenge takes place from Thursday, April 23 to Saturday, April 25. The hill climb event needs marshals to help support it, and is appealing for people to come forward. If you'd like to get involved, you can email organisers at manx3hillschallenge@outlook.com

Home News Social media Concerns raised by staff about privacy and trust The Department of Health and Social Care has ruled out the use of body-worn cameras for social workers. Minister Claire Christian says there is no regulatory guidance in place, and staff have raised concerns around privacy, data protection, and the potential impact on building trust with patients. She adds that while staff safety remains important, evidence from small-scale trials has been mixed, making it difficult to justify the collection of such data. MLC Kirstie Morphet - a former social worker - believes the move would be unnecessary:

Home News Social media DOI says team at Ronaldsway focussed on ensuring safe operations The Department of Infrastructure has provided an update on a 'special attention' status applied to the Isle of Man Airport. It follows questions raised by a former Air Traffic Controller about the safety of Ronaldsway. Sue Scott phoned Manx Radio's Mannin Line on Friday, 16 January, pushing the infrastructure minister for more details about why the airport was placed under 'special attention' by the Isle of Man Civil Aviation Authority in 2019.

Home News Social media What progress has be made on plans to install solar panels on public buildings and infrastructure? That's what Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse will be asking Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall in the House of Keys next week. He wants to know how well the government is doing in setting up 10 megawatts of solar capacity. The House of Keys will sit at 10am on Tuesday, January 27 in Legislative Buildings in Douglas.

Home News Social media The government's allocated nearly one million pounds to an artificial intelligence initiative. That's according to Chief Minister Alf Cannan, in response to a Tynwald question for written reply from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson. Mr Watterson wanted to know what the cost would be of the government's plan to create a National Office for AI. Mr Cannan said the funds would come from The Economic and National Strategy Board as part of an existing five million pound budget, adding it shouldn't require any more government staff to be hired.

Home News Social media Opening hours and service provision are to be adjusted The Isle of Man Post Office insists it is not closing any post offices, although admits it's planning to make some adjustments to how it operates. It's after speculation circled online about a number of potential closures. IOMPO says changing customer behaviour, the continued shift towards digital services, and the withdrawal of several government services traditionally delivered through sub post offices are affecting the commercial viability for some of its retail partners.

Home News Social media Corinthians maintain four-point gap at top of premier league Colby have gone four points clear at the top of Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 as their nearest rivals stumbled during the latest Isle of Man football clashes yesterday (24 January). Whilst Colby went on to record a 3-0 victory at Marown, Colby's southern rivals, Castletown were narrowly beaten 3-2 by St George's in what was their second loss to the same opposition in the space of a week.

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