The survey has 15 questions and looks at a range of issues.
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Thomas Closes Door on Replacing Railway Bridges
Planning approval was granted for the plans in August 2021, but the scheme now looks dead.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Road Safety The police are looking for a budding artist to design their next road safety campaign. All you need (probably more for children, but the cops say there is no age limit) need to do is design a bright and catchy poster relating to road safety. It could focus […]
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Normal Service Will be Resumed, Eventually
The contingency bus timetable was introduced by the DoI on June 17.
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Over 175 Buses Were Cancelled During TT
The figures have been released after an FoI request from Gef.
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It’s an Actual Money Pit!
Plus, our FoI looks at some of the annual costs for the ferry terminal.
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Heathrow Flights Shouldn’t Face Further Disruption
It was confirmed that Heathrow officials will limit the number of departures to 100,000 passengers a day until September 11.
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59 Extension in 61 Days
The figures have been released by the DoI following an FoI request.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Thanks to Dave Corkish, Richard Speight and Chloe Spooner for the photos.
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Railway Helps Crews Battling Blazes
Other incidents included an exploding gas canister and hedgerow fires.
Image credit: Moorhouse Farm
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DoI Still Intends to Run Horse Trams
The DoI has however warned of a tight timescale.
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Packet Relaunches Onboard Scran
The Company recruited Matt Berry to redesign the menu.
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easyJet Axes Manchester Flights
The news was first shared by Antony Guy Travel Counsellor.
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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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Flights Cancelled as Police Investigate Package
Ronaldsway has been evacuated.
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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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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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2/3 Opposed Closing Marine Drive
DoI Minister Tim Crookall said in May he was keeping the road open.
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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.
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You Can’t See the Flight Plan
Dr Allinson confirmed the review was being held in November 2021.
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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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Cashless App WILL Launch Next Week
A delay in the rollout of the somehow already unpopular RingGo app was caused by an issue raised with the Information Commissioner.
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Gov is Developing e-Scooter Policy
Chris Thomas has concerns about the lack of a published response to public consultation.
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Ramsey Marina Group Plans Artificial Reef
The plans have been widely opposed by residents.
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Gef’s Morning Brief
Tuesday comes but once a week. Actually so do all the other days.
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Airport Parking Charges Delayed
The RingGo app has not been met with much enthusiasm by islanders.
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers both begin in W, bringing no hope at all to even the most optimistic Liverpool fans.
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Here’s What Your £70m is Being Spent on
The DoI has published a breakdown of the bill taxpayers have picked up for the new ferry terminal in Liverpool.
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Airport Parking Charges to Return Next Week
The new cashless payment is necessary as the DoI believes it is ‘impossible’ to get coin machines that will work with Manx coins
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Ex Airport Bosses go into Business Together
Jeremy Spake is back on TV tonight, BBC1, at 8.30pm.
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End of the Line for Coal Power?
Details were outlined in a planning application.
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Dr Taylor Plans Island’s First ‘Green Restaurant’
Dr Taylor is best known as an inventor, entrepreneur and horologist.
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New Airport Barriers Landing Soon
The new system should be in place inside six weeks.
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Where’s the Money Gone?
Tim Crookall also confirmed he will need to ask for extra cash for the scheme.
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Crookall ‘Not Hopeful’ Horse Trams Will Run
It was also revealed that the horses need to be ‘trained’ to go round the bends.
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Buses in One Way U-Turn
Castle Street in Castletown will become one-way north-bound to all traffic from 9.15am on Monday.
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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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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Why doesn’t the Easter Bunny have a marketing manager like Santa?
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Gef’s Daily Roundup
Nearly 1/4 of the year done already.
Photo by James Qualtrough, Unsplash.
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Flybe to Return to Manx Skies?
The airline’s previous incarnation collapsed in March 2020.
Image Credit: Flybe
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DoI Investigating Director’s Comments
Mr Longworth was appearing on a US based Youtube stream.
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Spake: I Was Subjected to Bullying and Harassment
Mr Spake made the comments on his LinkedIn page.
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Gov Confirms Spake’s Departure from Airport
Mr Spake had been in position since 2018.
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Ministers Visit Liverpool Terminal
Originally expected to cost £25 million, the scheme is now due to cost £70m.
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Finally Some Progress
DoI Minister Tim Crookall has signalled that Bus Vannin is moving closer to accepting class 2 mobility scooters. Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas said during Tuesday’s sitting that he’d seen more progress in a few minutes of Keys questions than he had in years. Class 2 mobility scooters aren’t allowed […]
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Continental Castletown?
The motion will be debated on March 7.
Image credit: Betty Laurincova
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Prom Has Almost 400 Ongoing Defects
The DoI said the defects registered were correct as of February 1.
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Tram Delay Will ‘Damage the Island’s Reputation’
It is said it will cost £1.5m to finish the tracks to the Sea Terminal.
Image credit: Manx Electric Railway Society.
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Patient Transfer May Be Subsidising ConnectPorts
The report over two years in the making.
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Part of Mountain Road to Close for Six Weeks
Ramsey to the Bungalow will be closed for six weeks.
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Manx Trams a Runaway Success
Both of the winners picked up over half of the total votes in their categories.
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We Can’t Fall Behind in the EV Revolution
Ownership of electric cars has more than doubled in two years.
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Arrow Comes Sailing In
After the fog at the weekend caused sailing disruption in Heysham, the Steam Packet has chartered the return of MV Arrow to meet demand in the run-up to Christmas. The freight vessel is currently making her way up to the Lancaster port where she is due to arrive in the […]
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Stuck in the Fog of Heysham
Three sailings were lost to the fog over the weekend.
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Electric Vehicles are Powering Up
The steepest increase came between March and July this year.