In a statement, the department said that cancellations happen ‘from time to time’.
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Pardons Granted for Historical Homosexual Offences
The wait for an apology from the Constabulary continues.
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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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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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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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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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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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Thomas Back in CoMin as Crookall Moves to DfE
Mr Thomas will take over at DoI.
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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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Organisers Announced Death of Wrong Racer
Organisers have not publicly apologised for the mistake.
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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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DHSC CEO Quits
Stuart Quayle, the current Chief Registrar, will assume the role of Interim CEO.
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New Airport Director Named
We have asked the DoI for confirmation as to whether Mr Cobb intends to be based on the island.
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Dr Allinson Seeking to Introduce Right to Die Bill
Dr Allinson was also the MHK who, through a Private Members’ Bill, introduced legislation to update the island’s abortion laws.
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Ashford Resigns
David Ashford MBE MHK has stepped down from his role as Treasury Minister with immediate effect.
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Airport Parking Charges Delayed
The RingGo app has not been met with much enthusiasm by islanders.
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Chief Secretary Bows Out
The Chief Minister has asked Caldric Randall to assume the role of Chief Secretary on an interim basis.
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Tribunal Rules Dr Ranson WAS Unfairly Dismissed
The report from the tribunal has been published this morning after the British Medical Association made a statement last night.
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‘More Lives Would Have Been Saved’
The British Medical Association has released a statement saying Dr Ranson has won her tribunal
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Pegg to Star in Movie About Gef
The film, titled ‘Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose’, has entered production in the UK.
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End of the Line for Coal Power?
Details were outlined in a planning application.
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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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Knottfield: Marshall Jailed for Six Years
A peadophile who abused children at a care home in the 1970s and 80s has today been jailed for six years. Joseph Henry Marshall, 85, was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault and two of gross indecency by a jury in December last year. All of the assaults […]
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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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Exclusive: Manx Gas Wanted Gov Support to Pay its Bills
These details were revealed following an FoI by Gef
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Teachers to Begin Industrial Action
Members are in a dispute over pay, workload and working practices.
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Lack of Info Led to Credit Risk Branding
Manx Gas was considered a credit risk by Manx Utilities, as it failed to supply further information, when requested. Yesterday Manx Gas’ parent company boss Jo Cox said Manx Utilities had said the company was a credit risk when it sought to hedge its gas buying. A spokesperson for Manx […]
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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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Man Charged Over Carolyn’s Death
The man, who has not been named, will appear in Court in the morning.
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Police Appeal for Camera Footage
People are still being held by the Police after five arrests were made yesterday in relation to Mrs Buchan’s death.
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Arrests Made Over Carolyn’s Death
Police have arrested three people for death by dangerous driving and fail to stop/report a collision and a further two people for assisting an offender after the death of 73-year-old Carolyn Buchan. A vehicle has also been seized overnight and removed to a secure location for forensic testing. Detective Chief […]
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‘Absolute Angel’ Killed Seconds Away From Her Home
The Police have named the victim of this week’s incident in Marathon Avenue as 73yr old Carolyn Buchan. Carolyn Buchan was a mother of two daughters Jane and Debbie, grandmother to Ben, Jordan, Laura and great grandmother to infant Sebastian. Jane and Debbie have said: ‘We are all heartbroken, our […]
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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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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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Manx Care Reintroduces Face Coverings and Social Distancing
Social distancing must be observed in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
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CURA Agrees to Further Gas Price Increase
CURA said it received a request from Manx Gas on February 19 to carry out a review of tariffs.
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Electricity Price Shock
Warnings of huge electricity price increase But MUA chairman cannot confirm how much it will be Electricity prices could soar by up to 39%. That’s the stark warning from Manx Utilities Authority chairman Rob Callister, who has just told the House of Keys that a final decision on increases has […]
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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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Island Plan debate underway amid calls for gov to give more detail
Debate on the Island Plan is underway after Tynwald agreed this morning to let it go ahead. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan obtained the consent of Tynwald to allow a debate on the Island Plan ahead of normal schedules, despite backbenchers hitting out at the ‘rush’ and expressing concern at preventing […]
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School Leaders To Vote on Pay Deal
The deal is the result of negotiations with the DESC.
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Legal Requirement for Masks on Buses to be Removed
The changes come into force at 12.01am tonight.
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Backbenchers Refuse to Debate Island Plan
Members voted down a bid to suspend standing orders.
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Attorney General Dies After Short Illness
Mr Quinn had served as AG since 2017, having been the acting AG since 2013.
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Crogga Exploration Licence Extended
Crogga had asked for an 18-month extension.
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IoM Gov Briefing December 20 2021
Alf, Kathryn Magson, Mark Lewin We announced new measures a few weeks ago, including; increased testing for inbound arrivals. We also asked you to wear masks and for whole households to self isolate if they had Omicron or suspected Omicron. Since then, cases of big O have been rising steadily […]
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Alf’s Omicron Statement – A Summary
Alf’s statement: A Summary Thanks for letting me make a statement I know people are concerned Omicron was not unexpected New Measures including PCR tests for inbound travel, masks and raising for expectation of masks plus the requirement for whole household isolation where Omicron expected, were introduced last week. The […]
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Chief Minister Sounds Warning At Keys
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has warned stronger measures to be brought in to fight new Covid-19 if this week’s rule changes don’t work. Face coverings are now legally required on public transport and in health and care settings, while they are ‘expected’ in secondary schools, shops and other public ‘lifestyle’ […]
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Booster Rollout Ramps Up
The gov has announced that the Covid booster vaccination programme is to be expanded in the island to increase defences for individuals and the population against the Omicron variant. The decision was made following a change in advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. The move will see booster […]
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Face Coverings in Educational Settings
The gov have announced that from tomorrow (Tuesday 30 November), all secondary and UCM students, staff and visitors will be expected to wear face coverings in all of the Island’s educational settings. Gov spokesperson said: ‘This includes attendance at concerts, prize-givings and after school events. Face coverings will be provided […]
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Flumes are Back!
Gov have announced the much anticipated flumes (Serpent and Reef), leisure pool and splash zone will open at the NSC in Douglas tomorrow (Tuesday). It follows a multi-million pound revamp of the swimming area and a series of successful preview events attended by school children and members of the NSC […]
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IoM Gov Briefing November 28 2021
Alf (wearing mask), Henrietta (on Zoom) Omicron has been all over the news, it’s causing concern 22 individuals have travelled to the island from Southern Africa, all have been contacted and tested. So far so good New variants have always been a concern. Mutations affect a lot, including the effectiveness […]
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Omicron Update
The government have released the following statement regarding the on-going situation around the new Covid variant – Omicron. The 21 people identified on the Island as having travelled from countries that were yesterday added to the UK’s red list have now been contacted and testing for COVID-19 is underway. The results received […]
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There’s a Hoolie Coming…
Haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet? Some would call that procrastination. Others would say that you have had excellent intuition that something big was on its way, like a massive Hoolie, that’ll shake up your Manx retail experience. Introducing Hoolie, brought to you by the people who brought you Gef […]
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FSA Slaps Bridgewater With £225,000 Fine
The Financial Services Authority has fined Bridgewater (IOM) Limited £225,085 after it identified a ‘number of regulatory failings’ and removed a number of company directors. The company, based on Victoria Street in Douglas, specialises in financial services and offers corporate and trust services and fund administration to collective investment schemes. […]
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DoI Wants More Cash for Christmas
Mr Crookall’s predecessor had tried to get an extra £13.8m back in July.
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Report Highlights Lessons for Safeguarding Young People
You can read the full report here.
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Booster Clinics For Adults With A Learning Disability
The gov have announced that adults with a learning disability are to be offered a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a series of bespoke sessions next month, in what for many will be familiar surroundings. A bespoke vaccination hub will operate over two weekends in November at the Greenfield Park […]
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Residents Urged To Get Booster
The gov are urging residents to come forward for their booster vaccine when invited to boost their immunity ahead of the winter season. The Covid booster vaccine is being offered to those who were in priority groups 1 – 9 in the initial rollout (adults aged 50 and over and […]
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Gov Releases Appointments
The gov has announced appointments to gov departments, boards and public bodies. A small number of further appointments are still under consideration. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said: ‘As we continue our work to develop a new Island Plan, the Council of Ministers has been building a team drawn from […]
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Police Respond To Spiking Trend
Police have released a press release, giving advice for staying safe on a night out, due to the rising concerns of spiking across the British Isles. The Isle of Man Constabulary are currently not seeing the issues that are being reported in the UK on the island regarding injection but […]
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Brown Nominated for LegCo
Craig Brown, who until recently worked in the island’s finance sector, has been nominated for the Legislative Council. Mr Brown’s nomination is the fifth so far, with two short term seats up for grabs at a Keys sitting next month. He has been nominated by Treasury Minister David Ashford, seconded […]
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Prom Works Cancel Fireworks
The Council had planned a bonfire and fireworks on November 5.
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Shimmins Nominated for LegCo
Two positions are open on LegCo for a short term to February 2023.
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Village’s Post Service May be Saved
There had been criticism from the village’s MHKs about the process that sought to find a new operator.
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Coach Party’s Covid Cluster
Visitors who tested positive were confined to their accommodation under self-isolation rules and many have now left the island.
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Islanders Face 27.5% Gas Bill Increase
Manx Gas is currently selling gas at less than it is paying for it.
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Vote2021 – Live Results Blog
Stay up-to-date with breaking news from Isle of Man election night 2021.
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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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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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On-Island Clinician For Sexual Assault Referral Services
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre Project has taken a further step forward with the appointment of an on-island clinician to lead sexual assault referral services. Victims and survivors will benefit from a clinician-led service in a joint initiative established by Manx Care, the Department of Home Affairs, the Isle of […]
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Manx Care Announce Southlands Units Closure
Manx Care have released the following statement: ‘An outbreak of Covid has been identified at Southlands, and whilst it is recognised that visiting is a vital support mechanism for residents, it is our duty to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors by following infection prevention and control procedures […]
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IoM Gov Briefing September 10 2021
Howard, David & Dr H Good afternoon everyone, David’s here and so is Dr H Been a few weeks since we were last here This is because of the stable situation Gov has used this time to review our Covid response – particularly the borders It’s our intention to reintroduce […]
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Gov Updates Covid Death Figure
The gov has reviewed all death certificates since the start of the pandemic.
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Money Money Money
The Treasury has today priced £400 million of 30 year Sterling sustainable bonds with a coupon of 1.625%. The gov announced that HSBC acted as Sole ESG Structuring Advisor, and Barclays, HSBC and Santander as Joint Lead Managers. Clifford Chance acted as Legal Advisor to the Issuer and Dentons for […]
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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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Dennis Crossing Given the Axe
The crossing was criticised by locals for not being visible enough.
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Tribute To Noel Cringle OBE, Former President Of Tynwald
The President of Tynwald, the Hon Laurence Skelly, has paid tribute to former President Noel Cringle OBE who died in the early hours of this morning at the age of 83. Mr Cringle served as Member of the House of Keys for Rushen from 1974 to 1986 and 1991 to […]
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Phased Re-Opening Of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential Home
Manx Care will begin a phased re-opening of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential home from Tuesday 31st August. This follows the re-opening of other Manx Care nursing and residential facilities earlier this month, after temporary closures were put in place following a number of Covid cases and increased levels of community transmission. Reayrt-ny-Baie […]
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Restrictions Easing In Manx Care Homes
Manx Care will ease some of the visitor restrictions at most of their Residential Care Homes for older people on Tuesday 31 August. These eased measures will be in place at all of the below Homes operated by Manx Care, not including Rearyt-ny-Baie, from Tuesday 31st August; Southlands – Port […]
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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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Two GPs Leave Snaefell Surgery
Funding issues were first highlighted at the practice earlier this year.
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Home Delivery of LFTs
Residents will soon be able to go online to order lateral flow tests to their homes, which will be delivered by Manx Independent Carriers. The gov has said that Isle of Man Post Office, which it owns, was unsuccessful in the bidding process for the delivery of the LFTs. A […]
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Who’s Advising Who?
This article is part three of our coverage on the evidence given to a Tynwald Committee by Dr Ranson the Medical Director of the DHSC, which has raised serious questions about the gov’s reactions and decision making throughout the pandemic. You can read part one of the coverage, which looks […]
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Flights, Lives And Statistics
Evidence given to a Tynwald Committee by Dr Ranson the Medical Director of the DHSC, has raised serious questions about the gov’s reactions and decision making throughout the pandemic. Public Health The Medical Director then told the committee that the clinical group she had formed had started to have more […]
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Before Sh*t Hit The Fan
Evidence given to a Tynwald Committee by the Medical Director of the DHSC, has raised serious questions about the gov’s reactions and decision making throughout the pandemic. The previously private evidence given by Dr Ranson to the Public Accounts Committee was released on Wednesday night and reveals that in the […]
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Last Orders Called on Ramsey Bar
The business has ceased trading with immediate effect.
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Prison Visiting Suspended
Visiting has been suspended temporarily at Isle of Man Prison after a small number of prisoners in one wing were identified as Covid positive. The decision has been taken by the prison governor in the interest of the safety of prisoners, staff and the community. All prisoners, staff and […]
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IoM Gov Briefing August 5
Howard, David, Dr H Well good afternoon everyone. Since we last spoke four members of our community have lost their lives Decisions have never been easy or straightforward It’s always a balancing act – lives, economy England, Ireland, Wales – They’ve all taken different paths There’s no single approach, just […]
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Wells to Lead Douglas Council
Douglas Council’s new leadership team has been set in place.
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Patient Dies From Covid
Another member of our island community has sadly lost their life to Covid-19, the government has confirmed this afternoon. The person, who was receiving treatment at Noble’s Hospital, died on Tuesday. Chief Minister Howard Quayle has said: ‘‘It is extremely saddening to hear of the passing of another member of […]