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David Ashford

Manx minister 'made the right decision' to resign

David Ashford's departure after tribunal criticism puts politics in a "better place", an MHK says.

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Simon McKeown and Mike Guelpa

Mixed response to Isle of Man capital's new status

Residents share views on the awarding of city status to Douglas for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

  • 18h18 hours ago
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Croft Park, Andreas

Man who strangled his mother given hospital order

James Price was only diagnosed with schizophrenia after being arrested over his mother's death.

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2019 Island Games closing ceremony

Island Games qualifying could be tougher

Guernsey's Island Games Association says the event's postponement could create more competition.

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IOM Chamber of Commerce president Kristan McDonlad

Businesses welcome chief minister's reform pledge

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Artist impression of Ramsey Marina

Artificial reef proposed for Ramsey marina project

Adding the structure to proposals for the £100m project will benefit marine life, developers say.

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Isle of Man Special Olympics team 2022

Isle of Man Special Olympics team welcomed home

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David Ashford

Manx minister 'made the right decision' to resign

David Ashford's departure after tribunal criticism puts politics in a "better place", an MHK says.

  • 17h17 hours ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
Simon McKeown and Mike Guelpa

Mixed response to Isle of Man capital's new status

Residents share views on the awarding of city status to Douglas for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
Croft Park, Andreas

Man who strangled his mother given hospital order

James Price was only diagnosed with schizophrenia after being arrested over his mother's death.

  • 1da day ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
2019 Island Games closing ceremony

Island Games qualifying could be tougher

Guernsey's Island Games Association says the event's postponement could create more competition.

  • 1da day ago
  • Sport
IOM Chamber of Commerce president Kristan McDonlad

Businesses welcome chief minister's reform pledge

Plans for reforms in the island's public sector are backed by the Isle of Man chamber of commerce.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
Artist impression of Ramsey Marina

Artificial reef proposed for Ramsey marina project

Adding the structure to proposals for the £100m project will benefit marine life, developers say.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
Isle of Man Special Olympics team 2022

Isle of Man Special Olympics team welcomed home

The 18-strong team returns home after securing a haul of 12 medals at the games in Malta.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
Simon McKeown and Mike Guelpa

Mixed response to Isle of Man capital's new status

Residents share views on the awarding of city status to Douglas for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
Croft Park, Andreas

Man who strangled his mother given hospital order

James Price was only diagnosed with schizophrenia after being arrested over his mother's death.

  • 1da day ago
  • Isle Of Man / Ellan Vannin
2019 Island Games closing ceremony

Island Games qualifying could be tougher

Guernsey's Island Games Association says the event's postponement could create more competition.

  • 1da day ago
  • Sport
IOM Chamber of Commerce president Kristan McDonlad

Businesses welcome chief minister's reform pledge

Artist impression of Ramsey Marina

Artificial reef proposed for Ramsey marina project

Isle of Man Special Olympics team 2022

Isle of Man Special Olympics team welcomed home

Red panda at Curraghs Wildlife Park

Wildlife park review considers self-sufficiency

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  1. Posted at 11:59 21 May11:59 21 May

    Manx minister 'made the right decision' to resign

    David Ashford

    David Ashford's departure after tribunal criticism puts politics in a "better place", an MHK says.

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  2. Posted at 10:48 21 May10:48 21 May

    Mixed response to Isle of Man capital's new status

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    Residents share views on the awarding of city status to Douglas for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

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  3. Posted at 16:10 20 May16:10 20 May

    Man who strangled his mother given hospital order

    Croft Park, Andreas

    James Price was only diagnosed with schizophrenia after being arrested over his mother's death.

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  4. Posted at 14:39 20 May14:39 20 May

    Manx treasury minister resigns over medic ruling

    David Ashford

    David Ashford was criticised in the tribunal ruling on the unfair sacking of a whistleblower medic.

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  5. Posted at 13:19 20 May13:19 20 May

    Douglas Jubilee city status 'a huge honour'

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    The Isle of Man's capital becoming a city recognises its "history and heritage", the chief minister says.

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  6. Posted at 11:58 20 May11:58 20 May

    Island Games qualifying could be tougher

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    The chairman of Guernsey's Island Games Association says qualifying for next year's event could be tougher for athletes because of its postponement.

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  7. Posted at 18:06 19 May18:06 19 May

    Businesses welcome chief minister's reform pledge

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    Plans for reforms in the island's public sector are backed by the Isle of Man chamber of commerce.

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  8. Posted at 16:26 19 May16:26 19 May

    Artificial reef proposed for Ramsey marina project

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  9. Posted at 16:24 19 May16:24 19 May

    Wildlife park review considers self-sufficiency

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    A review of Curraghs Wildlife Park will consider ways of reducing its dependency on government funding.

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  10. Posted at 15:07 19 May15:07 19 May

    Isle of Man Special Olympics team welcomed home

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    The 18-strong team returns home after securing a haul of 12 medals at the games in Malta.

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  11. Posted at 16:58 18 May16:58 18 May

    Call for more Isle of Man public sector housing

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    A lack of social housing has driven up demand and rental prices in the private market, an MHK says.

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  12. Posted at 13:19 18 May13:19 18 May

    Travel costs a barrier to tourism growth, says MHK

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    Concerns are raised that the cost of travel to the Isle of Man could hinder a new tourism strategy.

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  13. Posted at 5:37 18 May5:37 18 May

    Centenary of BBC celebrated in stamp issue

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    The 12-stamp Isle of Man collection features popular programmes from the broadcaster's history.

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  14. Posted at 17:29 17 May17:29 17 May

    Pupils sent home amid huge teacher absences

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    About 20% of the staff at Ballakermeen High School are currently off, leading to lesson disruption.

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  15. Posted at 15:37 17 May15:37 17 May

    Chief vows government reform after medic's sacking

    Chief Minister Alfred Cannan

    "Fundamental and wide ranging reform" is promised in the wake of a top medic's unfair sacking.

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  16. Posted at 14:22 17 May14:22 17 May

    App-based airport parking delayed amid concerns

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    Drivers raised fears there could be hidden charges in the new system at the Isle of Man's airport.

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  17. Posted at 16:36 16 May16:36 16 May

    Call for minister to resign after tribunal outcome

    David Ashford

    Findings show David Ashford let himself be "misled" during the coronavirus pandemic, an MHK says.

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  18. Posted at 15:15 16 May15:15 16 May

    Manx head teachers vote to accept pay deal

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    The introduction of a fringe allowance and staff to cover absences is backed by 91% of senior staff.

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  19. Posted at 14:40 16 May14:40 16 May

    Manx teenager's joy at winning UK fishing award

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    Seventeen-year-old Isla Gale says she is "so happy" to be crowned Trainee Fisherman of the Year.

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  20. Posted at 12:53 16 May12:53 16 May

    Gas search distracts from climate goals, says MHK

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    Extending a firm's search for gas on the Isle of Man may not send "the right message', it is claimed.

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