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"We've got to let them know we're bigger than you... and we'll not go away until justice is served!"

Jackie and Margaret join forces, as Summerland campaigners continue their fight to overturn the 'misadventure' verdict placed on the 50 people who died.
August 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Spanish tall ship Galeón Andalucía has arrived in Douglas.

The 17th-century replica will open to the public from tomorrow, giving people a chance to step onboard the ship.
July 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"He's going to be missed so much"

The remains of Chris Garrett have been returned to the Isle of Man, welcomed by a guard of honour at Ronaldsway Airport.

Matt Lambah grew up with Chris, and led the motorcade back to his hometown in Peel.
May 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🎥 Concluding shot after covering VE Day commemorations across the Isle of Man.

The Lieutenant Governor lit a beacon in Douglas to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
May 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Happy 103rd birthday to Burma veteran, James Fenton.

Always a pleasure catching up with James each year, as his positivity keeps pushing him towards the next birthday!
April 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Will it be under £100 million?"

The Chief Minister was unable to confirm how much the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool has cost.

Early estimations suggest it could cost around £70m, which is £32m over the original budget.
March 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
"It was batted back to them as their own fault for entering a building - the building was unsafe"

Summerland survivor Jackie Hallam said the inquest application was 'important for the future of justice'.

She lost her mum Lorna Norton, and best friend Jane Tallon in the fire.
March 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
One of their main arguments concerns the original forensic team, led by Dr Frank Skuse.

Skuse was involved in the Birmingham Six, and the Judith Ward case - both miscarriages of justice.

Darragh says his association with Summerland is enough to warrant a fresh inquest.
March 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"The time is now to ensure that a full, fresh, effective independent forensic examination is conducted"

The application was sent by lawyer, Darragh Mackin.

Last year, he successfully overturned the verdicts of those who died in the Stardust fire in 1981.
March 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM