The General Election is on Thursday.
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Man Faces Two GBH Charges
A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm and a further charge of causing damage to property. Stephen Paul Binding, 30, of Princes Avenue, Ramsey, appeared before Deputy High Bailiff James Brooks at Douglas Courthouse this afternoon after an alleged incident in Ramsey […]
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Man Charged After Officer Stabbing
The public are asked not to speculate about the incident.
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Unemployment Drops Below 400
The island’s unemployment rate at the end of August was 0.9%.
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Raised Decking Plan for Bar
The owners of Barbary Coast are applying to enhance their outdoor seating.
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Chief Minister Recovering After Stroke
Mr Quayle has thanked his colleagues who spotted early signs of a stroke and urged him to seek medical attention.
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DoI Under Fire Again
Commissioners Chairman Alby Oldham has criticised the DoI for not engaging with residents or the local authority.
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Most New Covid Cases in 15-19 Age Group
The seven-day daily average test positivity rate is 9.2%.
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Where The Voters At?
Turnout for many of the election meetings has been quite poor.
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Why Are You Blocking Investment?
The Commissioners have submitted an FoI request.
Image: Google Maps
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Peregrine Buys Fedelta Pensions Ltd
Martin Hall (Director of Peregrine) and Louise Haynes (Director of Fedelta Pensions).
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Election Hustings: Arbory, Castletown and Malew
The General Election is on September 23.
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Election Hustings: Douglas Central
After travelling round the island for the last few weeks, the election hustings have reached our shining capital with the candidates for Douglas Central gathering at St Ninian’s school last night for a good grilling. Those candidates are: Chris Thomas, Damian Ciapelli, Ann Corlett and Sarah Hackman. The meeting was […]
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Civil Servant Sanctioned Sea Pollution
Tribunal hears allegations of mistreatment of DEFA whistleblower who tried to prevent sea silt dumping.
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Difficult to Judge Gas Value
Should the island exploit any potential gas deposits?
Photo by Ilse Driessen on Unsplash
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Whitty – Offer Jabs to Teens
The UK’s four Chief Medical Officers have advised the Gov to offer jabs to teens.
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Police Officer Injured in Knife Attack
The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries.
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Inflation Falls 0.9%
Transport and fuels continue to be greatest contributors to inflation.
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The Manxman Representing England at Euros
Having played for Laxey on the island, Sean will line up for England against Greece later today.
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Network Change Over
MT is rolling out what it calls a ‘enhance core broadband network’.
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Civic Sunday Causes Capital Road Closures
The parade will be led by Douglas Town Band.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Photo credit: Catharine Devine
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Douglas South to Trial Constituency Wide Voting
The General Election is on September 23.
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Pandemic Continuing to Affect Flights
easyJet returned to the island earlier this year.
Image: Visit Isle of Man
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Relationship With Westminster Evolving and Improving
Howard Quayle goes to Westminster.
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Reayrt-ny-Baie Restrictions Extended
The situation will be reviewed on September 14.
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Election Hustings: Ayre & Michael
The General Election in on Thursday, September 23.
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Preparing For a New School Year
After six weeks, the island’s schools reopen on Wednesday.
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Changes to School Buses
Some buses have new routes for the start of the new school year.
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Third Jab Will Be Offered to Some Islanders
This is not the same as the proposed booster programme. More details on that will come later this month.
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Why The Gov’s Covid Numbers Don’t Add Up
A report published last week listed three Covid deaths in mid-August which have only just been confirmed as Covid related.
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Residents Urged to Get Covid Pass
Manx residents cannot yet use the NHS App to prove their vaccine status but can use an NHS Digital form.
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Eyes on the Pfize
Teens who want a jab this Saturday need to register with 111.
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Saving Lives at Sea
RNLI Directions Officer John Payne took part in an exercise with the Douglas RNLI on Wednesday last week.
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Vaccine Passes to be Required in England
Nadhim Zahawi MP said it was the right time to start the scheme.
Picture credit: Artem Bryzgalov on Unsplah
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Take The Pee Out of Peel Bay
This morning’s protest was organised by Jamie Blair.
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Highlights From the Paralympics
From Dame Sarah Storey to the wheelchair rugby team, it’s been a great games for Team GB.
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Kirk Michael Gets it’s Zebra
The red and black crossing was removed after complaints from residents.
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Onchan Church Hosting Art Exhibition
The exhibition is open until Sunday.
Photo shows the exhibition in Onchan.
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Braddan Road Scheme Delayed
Work will continue outside Braddan primary school when it reopens on Wednesday.
Image: Google Maps
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Dennis Crossing Given the Axe
The crossing was criticised by locals for not being visible enough.
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Gran Fondo Comes to the Rock
As a result of the races, there will be a series of road closures in force across the weekend, mostly across the north and west of the island.
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Seven Day Average for Covid Cases Drops to 50
The Public Health Directorate’s weekly surveillance report has been published.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
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Driest Summer in 26 Years
The total rainfall in June, July and August was 45% below average.
Photo by Catharine Devine.
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General Election Hustings: Middle
Gef gets out on the road to hear from the candidates in the constituency of Middle.
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UCM To Host Graduation Ceremony
It is believed that UCM was the only higher education provider in Britain, which hosted a live, non-socially distanced ceremony last year.
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Ramsey RNLI Aids Fishing Boat
The fishing boat lost its steering off the Point of Ayre.
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It’s Time for a Woman at the Helm
The island has only had once female minister since 2011.
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Will Teens be Rushen to Get Jab?
A southern vaccine hub is being held this Sunday.
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Cops Warning Over Receiving Drugs in Post
Importation of drugs through postal and other courier delivery services are increasing significantly.
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Manx Care ‘Committed’ to Snaefell Surgery
There is only one GP left at the Anagh Coar doctors surgery.
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Covid Pass Launches
Manxies don’t yet have the app, but we do have another interim measure.
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Summer Art Exhibition Opens
The Isle of Man Art Society’s Summer Art Exhibition, has opened today, to run through the bank holiday weekend.
Picture is from the 2019 exhibition.
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West Pfize Story
A vaccine hub for 16 and 17 year olds will open up at QEII next week.
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You Can’t Scoot Over The Law
Police warn residents over E-Scooter use.
Photo by Okai Vehicles on Unsplash
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Two GPs Leave Snaefell Surgery
Funding issues were first highlighted at the practice earlier this year.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
News from on and off island.
Image credit: Catharine Devine
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Phize in a Northern Town
A walk in clinic will be open from 11am to 1pm on this Saturday.
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Heavy as Balls
Jamie Blackburn has organised the night as a tribute to his dad who lost his battle with lung cancer earlier this year.
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Staffing Issues Closes Next Step Service
Brunswick Gardens (pictured) will remain open.
Image credit: DHSC
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Gov Launches Weekly Surveillance Reports
The current seven day average for positive cases is around 75.
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Have Your Say on Digital Policing
Have your say on the Constabulary’s use of social media.
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Plans to Enhance Nature Reserve
The overall site amounts to approximately 98 acres and comprises former quarry workings which have naturalised.
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The Broken Ladder
A recent gov report said home ownership will be ‘difficult’ for young workers.
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Construction of Manxman Gets Underway
Manxman will be able to carry 949 passengers and have 495m2 additional space for freight and vehicles.
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NHS COVID Pass Two Weeks Away
Islanders who need to provide proof of their vaccination status for international travel or to attend events will soon have two options to obtain their Covid vaccine certificate but access the NHS App is still a while off. Anyone who does not wish their vaccination data to be shared with […]
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At Risk Children Invited to Register For Jab
Those with underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to illness from coronavirus and those who are household contacts of an immunosuppressed individual are being offered two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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In The Right Place at The Right Time
Volunteers were on a training exercise when they saw a girl in trouble.
Port St Mary RNLI Inshore lifeboat Spirit of Leicester Photograph Credit: David Hill
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Minister’s Ireland Outburst
Gef speaks to the constituent at the centre of outburst.