In a statement, the department said that cancellations happen ‘from time to time’.
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Former School Set to be Demolished
It is also subject to an application from the Manx Development Corporation.
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Overall Crime Down, but Sexual Offences up
There were 2,765 offences recorded between April 1 2021 and March 31 2022.
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Snaefell Sleepover Raises Over £40,000
A night under the stars, well in truth swirling cloud and freezing winds, has raised £40,007 for Breast Cancer Now. The tremendous figure means the charity soared well above its intended target of £30,000, which was set to mark its 30th anniversary. Our very our Kate and Sam took part […]
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Further Dr Ranson Hearing to be Held in August
An employment tribunal ruled earlier this year that Dr Rosalind Ranson was unfairly dismissed by the gov.
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Rikki, Edd and a Bar Called Tacoma
The guys hope to have Tacoma open later this summer.
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Shockingly Low Turnout for TT Consultation
The plans for TT23 include racing on Mad Sunday.
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Petitioners Want to Take TT ‘Back to its Roots’
The petition has been set up by an individual calling themselves ‘A Concerned Race Fun’.
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Packet Relaunches Onboard Scran
The Company recruited Matt Berry to redesign the menu.
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A Double Tragedy
The Stocktons, both from Crewe, Cheshire died on Senior Race Day during final lap of the sidecar race.
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The Social Housing Cliff Edge
The issue was raised by Douglas North MHK David Ashford in Tynwald this week.
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Do We Have Enough Pharmacies?
Mr Hooper was facing questions in Tynwald over the Jurby Health and Community Centre from Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Johnston.
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Plans Submitted for Medicinal Cannabis Site
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson has welcomed the plans.
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Will TT Goodwill Runout?
A second consultation is needed before the provisional TT23 schedule can be locked in.
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easyJet Axes Manchester Flights
The news was first shared by Antony Guy Travel Counsellor.
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Aspirational but Lacking Targets
Under its plan, the gov wants to reach 500,000 tourists to the island a year by 2032.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
TV Signal The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority is receiving reports that some viewers in the south of the Island are still experiencing television reception issues. The mast operator has confirmed that engineers are working to resolve this issue and that normal service will resume as soon as possible. The authority […]
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SprintFest Returning for 2023
The board agreed to host SprintFest in 2023, while reviewing its benefit to the town.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
The smell of KFC is surrounding our office, send help, or gravy. Actually, just gravy.
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Front Porch Duo’s New Business
Tacoma Bar and Kitchen will be taking over the space vacated by DreamBird on Victoria Street.
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Would You Know the Symptoms?
It is highly unlikely everyone reading this will not know someone who has battled with some form of cancer in their lives.
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We Should Offer to Host Eurovision
After our failed bid to claim the Champions League Final, Sam has an even worse idea.
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Gov and Union Stand Off Could See Further Action
The deal, which has been rejected by the NASUWT, will see teachers and lecturers paid 1% on top of the allowance received by teachers in places like Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Basildon.
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Dog Tags Led to Death Announcement Mistake
Cesar Chanal died in the crash on Quarterbridge Road
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Luke’s Story to Go Global
We sat down for a chat with Luke to tell us all about why his face will be seen around the world.
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Watty’s 30 Not Out
On Wednesday June 1, Firefighter Richard Watson (Watty) recorded 30 years’ service as an on-call Firefighter at Ramsey Station. If service like that isn’t worth celebrating, then we don’t know what is. Watty has said that on reflection, he has enjoyed being part of the service and was especially proud […]
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Measures Are Getting Smaller!
The standard size of a shot will be getting smaller from September 30, if Tynwald approves the changes. The proposed change has stemmed from a consultation carried out by the OFT in 2021. Manx measures are currently sold in one fluid ounce or multiples (thereof), equal to 28.4ml. If Tynwald […]
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Contingency Bus Timetable Starts Tomorrow
This revised timetable will operate Monday to Saturday. The Sunday schedule will remain as per the current timetable.
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Fancy Being a Teacher?
This comes after it was announced 22 teachers have resigned and will leave in August.
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£5,000 Raised in Memory of TT Rider
Welshman Purslow, 29, died at Ballagarey on June 1.
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Bookshop to Close After 86 Years
The business said it had been a pleasure to serve the island for so long.
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Airport Reopens After Security Alert
The Police have confirmed Ronaldsway is now open again after this morning’s alert which led to be it being evacuated. A statement said: ‘The airport was closed after a suspicious item was identified in the baggage checking area. Whilst this item was assessed the airport had to be shut down […]
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Flights Cancelled as Police Investigate Package
Ronaldsway has been evacuated.
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Underfunded and Undervalued
The Southern Swimming Pool Board is made up of a representative from each of the Southern local authorities.
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Airport Systems Under Review
Nine flights were cancelled over the TT period, five from easyJet and four from Loganair.
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No Buses Were Cancelled During TT?
If you believe your bus was cancelled during TT, you were sadly mistaken.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Men Save Guvnor’s Shed Mrs Guvnor, Lady Philippa Lorimer, has unveiled a plaque to commemorate work done by the charity Men in Sheds Port Erin to restore a summer house at Government House. The work was required after Sir John was informed that the summer house was to be condemned as […]
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Over 30 Bus Services at Risk of Cancellation
The announcement was made on Facebook just minutes after it was announced Chris Thomas is the new DoI Minister.
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Director of Transport Services Retires
First appointed in 2009, Mr Longworth stepped down from the role in 2019.
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Radio TT Going out to Tender
Details about this and the cancelled 2019/20 tender have been released following an FoI request.
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We Need to Talk About Whitby
The turnout for the non-binding vote was quite low.
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Do As We Say, Not As We Do?
Despite encouraging islanders to make our homes and work places as green as possible, the gov has not done so itself with three of its latest schemes. John Wannenburgh MHK asked Chair of the Climate Change Transformation Team Daphne Caine MHK whether solar panels were fitted to the roofs of […]
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A Sh!t Ton of Cash
The budget for the new proposals is £16.9m higher than the previous budget of £23.5m.
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Deliberate Damage Activated Gas Fire System
Picture: Catharine Devine
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Righting the Public Wrongs of Way
The committee was established by Tynwald following a Tynwald Day petition from David ‘Butch’ Buttery.
Original image: James Qualtrough
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End of the Dream
In both its current and former guise as Bath&Bottle, the business had run on Victoria Street for the last 10 years.
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Father and Son Die in Sidecar Race
The following is a statement from race organisers ‘It is with deep sense of sorrow that the Isle of Man TT Races can announce the loss of Roger and Bradley Stockton following an incident on the final lap of the second Sidecar Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT […]
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Our Bill for Gov to Defend Its Treatment of Dr Ranson
Dr Ranson was victorious in her claim against the DHSC.
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Senior Race Day Schedule Released
Well with today’s weather being utterly crap, there has now been no racing since Wednesday afternoon. Hopefully tomorrow’s weather will be slightly less Manx and there are three, admittedly reduced, races scheduled. So here’s the latest plan for tomorrow: The course will close by 10am, with the now 2-lap Monster […]
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Southern Members Stand Together to Save Pool
The statement has been signed by four MHKs and two MLCs.
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Organisers Announced Death of Wrong Racer
Organisers have not publicly apologised for the mistake.
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Mix of Youth and Experience for Club’s Debut
The race in Ireland marks the debut for the island based team, a sister club of FC Isle of Man.
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£4.9m for New Respite Care Centre
While Manx Care says it has submitted its application, it has not yet been uploaded on the gov’s planning website.
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Cyclists Arrested on Mountain
This has happened while emergency services were dealing with an incident which had closed the road.
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2/3 Opposed Closing Marine Drive
DoI Minister Tim Crookall said in May he was keeping the road open.
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Five Seconds Costs TT Fan £2,500
Robin Peterson, 27, from Narvik, Norway, appeared before magistrates on Monday morning.
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Mrs Shelton Takes the Plunge for Red Cross
You can donate still to the fundraiser.
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Pharmacy to Stay Closed for At Least Two Weeks
Manx Care has said the closure is largely due to staff sickness.
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Man Injured Walking Home in Dark
The collision involved a car and male pedestrian.
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Rider Dies During Qualifying
The following is a statement from race organisers. The Isle of Man TT Races are deeply saddened by the passing of Mark Purslow following an incident in this evening’s qualifying session for the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s family, […]
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Healey Awarded BEM in Birthday Honours
Paul Healey has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. He is joined on the list by former MHK and MLC Pamela Crowe and Frank Horne, who have both scooped MBEs. A famous face amongst local the Manx football scene, Paul has worked tirelessly as […]
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When Gef Met: The Journeymen
They’ve visited both Douglas Council and Tynwald so far.
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Pharmacy Granted Medicinal Cannabis Licence
The successful pharmacy will be announced next week.
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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Alf Cannan is currently the Minister for Enterprise.
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Bakery’s Grand Plans for Peveril Building
The Bakehouse itself will have approximately six to 10 members of staff in the production area.
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Cosy Nook Stays on Registered List
It closed in 2019 and was added to the register in April 2021.
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No Immediate Concern Over Steam Trains
Tim Crookall was asked by Juan Watterson what plans are in plans to secure supplies.