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Shop closures among concerns in ancient capital
Declining trade, parking and the cost of living at among concerns in Arbory, Castletown and Malew.
September 17, 2026Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.
September 16, 2026The slow, muddy work of saving ancient bogs
Sarah Hickey and her team help keep nearly 20,000 acres of upland in the Isle of Man healthy.
September 12, 2026Cost of living on many minds ahead of Manx election
Residents, businesses and charities are focused on the economy ahead of the general election.
September 7, 2026Manx space group urges election candidates to back treaty
The Isle of Man Mars Society is urging politicians to sign an international space exploration agreement.
September 5, 2026Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying
The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.
August 19, 2026Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse
The island is particularly well placed to see the celestial spectacle, sitting just outside the path of totality.
August 11, 2026VAT cut to be applied to Manx electricity bills
The 0% rate from October will apply to domestic customers and eligible firms on the Isle of Man.
July 23, 2026Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.
July 16, 2026New research into basking sharks around island
The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.
July 11, 2026Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance "smelling like fish oil", with many more seen.
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Shop closures among concerns in ancient capital
Patsy Lockerby said a drop in footfall for businesses in Castletown had led to several closures The increasing number of empty shops, parking provision, and the rising cost of living have been raised
Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
Sally Hellwich has lived in Onchan for 30 years and runs a family business Residents and business owners in Onchan have said traffic, tourism and the cost of living are among their key concerns ahead
The slow, muddy work of saving ancient bogs
Sarah Hickey is part of a team which keeps nearly 20,000 acres of upland healthy High up on a Manx hillside, Sarah Hickey effortlessly pushes a metre-long metal rod into the wet ground until it disap
Cost of living on many minds ahead of Manx election
Growing the economy has been billed as a top priority for the majority of candidates Residents, businesses, and charities say they are feeling the pinch of rising costs, with many describing the econ
Manx space group urges election candidates to back treaty
A giant scale model of Mars on display at Peel Cathedral for a Mars Society event. Candidates standing in the Isle of Man's general election have been sent letters asking them to back the island sign
Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying
Sam Naughton was competing in the Manx Grand Prix for the second time A second competitor has died during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man. Sam Naughton, from Castletown on the
Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse
There will be 93% coverage when the moon moves across the sun on Wednesday People on the Isle of Man are set to enjoy one of the best vantage points in the British Isles to witness Wednesday's solar
VAT cut to be applied to Manx electricity bills
The VAT reduction will come into force from 1 October until the end of March 2027 A reduction in VAT from 5% to 0% will be applied to domestic electricity bills on the Isle of Man from October, the g
Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
Ringed Plovers lay their eggs directly on the ground A stretch of sand dunes on the Isle of Man's northern coast has been given the highest level of legal protection to coincide with the King's first
New research into basking sharks around island
Basking shark sightings have increased in recent years Researchers are hoping to build a clearer picture of how endangered basking sharks use and behave in Manx waters, as sightings of the species ha
Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
The birds were found covered in the oil in the food park area of Peel A series of herring gulls have been found doused in oil in the west of the Isle of Man, prompting concerns from conservationists.