No they haven’t said where it will be grown.
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DoI Still Intends to Run Horse Trams
The DoI has however warned of a tight timescale.
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Pardons Granted for Historical Homosexual Offences
The wait for an apology from the Constabulary continues.
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Get Paid to Get Naked
Well, now we have your attention, have you ever considered being a life model? If the answer is yes, then we have just the thing for you. The Isle of Man Drawing Club has been running monthly pop-up “drink and draw” events across the island since 2017. Meeting mostly in […]
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Onchan Pharmacy Awarded Medicinal Cannabis Licence
Karsons will operate the scheme as a pilot for a minimum of 12 months.
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Vaccine Bus to Hit the Roads
Covid-19 vaccinations are still available for those who are eligible
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Pollution Kills Over 100 Fish in River
It is still not clear what killed the fish.
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Club Ends Cáirde Rás Tailteann on Positive Note
Supplied by Cycling Club Isle of Man.
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Fixing the First Time Buyers Scheme
The plans would, the gov hopes, make it easier for people to buy their first home.
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Climate Change Director Quits
Mr Lole was previously the Chief Executive at DEFA.
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Thomas Back in CoMin as Crookall Moves to DfE
Mr Thomas will take over at DoI.
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Need to Wear Masks Removed
Manx Care will continue to review and follow guidance provided by the UKHSA.
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Don’t Deviate From Green Lanes
Riding an off-road motorbike or 4×4 away from marked greenlanes or public highways is an offence under section 28 of the Road Traffic Act.
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TT Stereotypes: The Usual Suspects
Each year for two weeks, out of nowhere, we see the return of the classic TT stereotypes. There are a few, and you’re guaranteed to know someone who fits the bill of each one. Here we’ve listed the usual suspects… ‘Suzuki Steve’ TT’s answer to a ‘full kit w*nker*. Wears […]
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TT: Life Inside the Course…
While the Island gears up for the busiest fortnight of the year, where sitting on a hedge, being sunburnt to a crisp and drinking from plastic glasses is the norm. Can we just pause for a moment and spare a thought to the forgotten folk of the famous TT races… […]
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Monkeypox: The Risk is Low
Those who may be at higher risk include anyone who changes sexual partners regularly.
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A Day in the Life of: A UCM Business Administration Student
A feature piece in conjunction with University College Isle of Man.
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Bringing a Bit of Scandi Fashion to Douglas
The store, in Duke Street, open from 10.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Sunday.
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Chief Minister’s Statement, the Highlights
Tynwald was somewhat limited in what it could and couldn’t ask.
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Miss Me? Road Safety Campaign Launched
The 2022 TT road safety campaign was launched today.
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Kennaugh Partners up With Cycle 360
Kennaugh founded SUPASS after his retirement from professional cycling in 2019
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Crogga Granted Extension for Gas Exploration
Crogga has been granted permission to continue its search beyond a four-month licence extension granted in December 2021.
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Manx Care Eases Visitor Restrictions
More information is available on the Manx Care website.
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X7 Marks the Spot as They put the Island on the esports Map
Welcome to esports, where an Isle of Man team is now part of the European elite.
In partnership with Digital IOM.
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Manx milk: Cream of the Crop
An article in partnership with Isle of Man Creamery.
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Meet the New Heads
Both new heads are from the island and have held a variety of educational roles, locally and in the UK.
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Teachers to Begin Industrial Action
Members are in a dispute over pay, workload and working practices.
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Manx Starlets Shine in Blackpool
Couples from local schools compete to win a place on the island team.
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Make a Sound Purchase on Record Store Day
Record Store Day was established in the USA in 2008 as a way of celebrating the culture of independently-owned record shops.
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A Year on Ballachurry Farm
In 2016, Stanley wrote a collection of stories and recollections covering a period of 12 months during his early days at Ballachurry Farm.
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Hydrotherapy Pool to Reopen
The hydrotherapy pool is shallower than a normal swimming pool and kept warmer to allow those exercising to stay in longer.
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Lifeboat Assists Broken Down Yacht
Douglas RNLI all weather lifeboat was launched last night at about 8pm to assist a broken-down yacht.
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The 267,000 Step Challenge
Victim Support IOM is challenging islanders to take part in their 267,000 Step Challenge throughout the month of May. The challenge is to walk 10,000 steps for each of the 267 new clients referred to the charity in 2021. To do this, you’ll need to average just over 8,600 steps […]
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Whatever You Do, Do it in Wellies
The run is just part of an afternoon of fun down on Port Erin beach.
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Nominations Open for American Manx Awards
The winners will be presented with a specially minted silver medal at a ceremony in Douglas on July 8.
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Long Covid Persists
This article was written by a parent whose children have developed Long Covid.
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A Day in the Life of a UCM Student
A paid feature in partnership with University College Isle of Man.
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All Change for Castletown Buses As Road Goes One Way
Bus services will be affected while the temporary arrangement is in place and will be reviewed regularly.
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Fire Crews Battle Headland Fire
Crews were in attendance for approximately five hours, damping down hot spots.
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Massive Teacher Majority For Industrial Action
NASUWT members in the Isle of Man have voted overwhelmingly in support of industrial action in a dispute over pay, workload and working practices. Of the ballot papers returned, 84% voted in support of strike action, with 94% in support of action short of strike action, based on a two-thirds turnout. In the last 12 months alone, 88% of Manx […]
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Society’s Easter Art Exhibition
This Easter marks a special occasion for the annual exhibition, which this year celebrates the
UNESCO Biosphere status of the Isle of Man.
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All Safe After Flat Fire
Earlier this afternoon crews from Douglas Fire Station were mobilised by the Emergency Services Joint Control Room to reports of smoke issuing from a property on Demesne Road The fire service said: ‘On arrival the Incident Commander committed one Breathing Apparatus team into the property where they gained access into […]
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Manx Care Outlines Plans to Cut CAMHS Waiting List
MCH Psychological Services is the charity behind Minds Matter and Isle Listen.
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One-Off Payment to Help Most Vulnerable
This follows today’s announcement that tariffs will rise a further 58% from Friday April 1.
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Self-Certify Sick Period to Drop from April
This will coincide with an ending to the Manx Iso Payment on April 1 when all Covid regs are removed.
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The Return of an Institution
The Young Farmers’ Concerts are on tonight and tomorrow.
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Cannan Confirms End to All Covid Regs
The removal of the restrictions signals gov’s move to treat coronavirus as an endemic disease similar to other illnesses such as flu and norovirus.
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Further Appeal for Info as Suspects Bailed
Carolyn Buchan was dead found early on Sunday morning in Marathon Avenue.
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Spring Booster Jabs for Most Vulnerable
Vaccine walk-in clinics will cease on Friday 25 March.
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Explore Peel’s Links With Slavery
How does the slave trade continues to shape attitudes today?
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Olympian to be Sports Awards Guest of Honour
Since retiring from sport in 2012, Amy has been an Ambassador for the British Olympic Association and turned her hand to television presenting on shows including Ski Sunday.
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Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine launched
The Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme is now open for members of the community to register their interest in becoming hosts for those fleeing the conflict.
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Back to the Bowl
Kick off is at 6.30pm on Saturday.
Image credit: FC Isle of Man.
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Island Stops Sharing Tax Info With Russia
The island does not have a sharing agreement with Belarus.
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Day Procedures Cancelled and Ward 4 Closed
All elective admissions planned for next week will be reviewed daily with patients contacted if affected.
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London City and Heathrow back on the menu
Loganair is introducing new routes to London City and London Heathrow this spring. The increased connectivity will ensure essential business links with London are maintained as well as giving improved access to international travel through the Heathrow link. Dr Alex Allinson, Minister for Enterprise, commented: ‘I am delighted to be […]
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Island Follows UK on Russia Sanctions
The gov says its policy is to keep the implementation of international sanctions measures in line with those that have effect in the UK.
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Manx Care Reintroduces Face Coverings and Social Distancing
Social distancing must be observed in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
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There’s No 9-5 in This Game
‘You have to have a thick skin because you are going to get ‘no’ on a daily basis’.
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Cost of a Stamp Rising by Nearly 10%
First class stamps are also rising from 85p to 95p
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New TT Scoreboard goes to planning
The planning application includes some specifications around the proposed design requirement for the new scoreboard. Once the planning application has been approved, the Department will be inviting expressions of interest to build the structure.
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Ramsey Welcomes New Lifeboat
This is second Shannon lifeboat to be stationed on the Isle of Man after Peel.
Image credits: Ramsey RNLI
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New Gas Regs to go to Tynwald
CURA has said that the new regs will establish a framework that is ‘fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory’.
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A Sound Decision
The announcement follows the completion of a competitive bid process.
Image: Catharine Devine
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Ravens to Host Guernsey FC
The teams will play each other again at The Bowl on Saturday July 23 at 6.30pm.
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Meet the People Who Could be Saving Your Life
Learners are supported through their training by an experienced Paramedic.
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Caution Urged as Island Declared Free of Bird Flu
Bird keepers are still urged to house their poultry where possible.
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Malone Named New Permanent DHSC Chief
Mrs Malone has been interim CEO since January.
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You’re Better Off Indoors Tomorrow
The worst is expected to be between 10am and 3pm.
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Island to Offer All Kids Covid Jabs
The island’s vaccination programme will follow the latest advice from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the non-urgent offer of vaccination of those aged 5 – 11. The JCVI made its recommendation on the basis that offering a vaccine to this age group will offer them protection from […]
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Gef readers share their dating horror stories
Valentine’s. If you’re off the market, you’re probably putting up photos of bouquets of flowers with the caption ‘boy did good’. If you’re single, you’re probably celebrating the holiday by rolling your eyes at said Instagram posts. Misery loves company. That’s why your cynical pal Gef has rounded up some […]
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Dedicated Covid Ward Closed
Manx Care has announced that they have moved from level two to one in Noble’s Hospital. This move sees the closure of the dedicated Covid ward (Ward 12), which has been in operation since late October 2021. Ongoing care of patients with Covid-19 will now be provided on Ward 1 […]
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Noble’s Ranked as Top UK Hospital by Trainees
All medical trainees and trainers across the UK and Isle of Man are required to complete an annual ‘trainee satisfaction survey’ from the General Medical Council (GMC).
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Have Improvements Been Made to Abortion Services?
When the report was published, Abortion Services were said to be operating in a silo
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Flume Repairs Cause Pool Closure
There were at least 10 reports of people being injured on the flume in the month it was open.
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Manx Care to Continue with Mandatory Masks
This includes all visitors and patients attending outpatient appointments, community clinics and GP surgeries.
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Charities Awarded Funding for International Development
The Small Grants Scheme aims to support Isle of Man registered charities to deliver international development projects.
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Share Your Views on Long Covid
These upcoming sessions will serve as a basis for developing a shared understanding of what is required from such a service.
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Gov Launches Climate Targets Consultation
People will be able to find out more through a series of events by the Climate Change team in the coming weeks and paper copies of the consultation are available all libraries.
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Former Chief Received £57,000 Covid Support For Holiday Cottages
The Information Commissioner was less than impressed with how DfE handled the issue.
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Legal Requirement for Masks on Buses to be Removed
The changes come into force at 12.01am tonight.