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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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 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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Let’s Give it a Year
The RingGo app is not well liked amongst users of the website Trustpilot.
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Airport Parking Charges Delayed
The RingGo app has not been met with much enthusiasm by islanders.
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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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Dfe Outlines Plan for 500,000 Tourists a Year
‘Our Island, Our Future’ is the first Visitor Economy Strategy to be laid before Tynwald since 2004.
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Packet Follows Best Practice on Safety
Treasury Minister David Ashford was asked by Jason Moorhouse whether he was is satisfied with the fire safety policies and procedures of the Steam Packet Company?
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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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Filling in the Cracks
DoI Minister Tim Crookall was asked for figures from the service by Ayre & Michael MHK Tim Johnston.
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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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DoI Seeks Members for Bus Accessibility Steering Group
Applications close at 12pm on Monday March 21.
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Border Changes Come into Force Tonight
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has announced a further easing of the island’s border restrictions will come into effect at 00:01am tonight. The changes align the island’s border rules with the revised rules for those travelling into England announced last month by the UK Government, making travel to the Isle of Man […]
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PCR Tests Dropped for Jabbed International Travellers
The unvaccinated will still be required to isolate when arriving on the island.
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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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Steam Packet Boss Apologises to Stranded Passengers
Thick fog meant the Ben-my-Chree was unable to dock in Heysham on Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
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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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Ballasalla Lights to be Removed
The lights had been installed whilst Dandara was building its new roundabout.
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No Extra London Flights Expected Before Next Summer
Speaker Juan Watterson has quizzed two ministers about the situation.
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Wednesday Weather Warning
Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for most of Wednesday and Thursday morning with the island set for prolonged and heavy downpours. The Met Office say: ‘A band of persistent rain will arrive from the northwest tonight, becoming slow-moving over the island during Wednesday and Thursday, with […]
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It WON’T be Over by Christmas
The £25m scheme got underway on June 17 2018 and has, so far, had three ministers in charge of it.
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Clarkson is New Interim Airport Director
Ann Reynolds will leave the role on October 31.
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Ballasalla Facing Evening Road Closures
Access to properties will be available for residents.
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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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Laser Aimed at Landing Aircraft
The flight landed safely after a green light was shone into the cockpit.
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Border Regs Change to Align With England
The UK dropped its traffic light system this morning.
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Richmond Hill to Close at Night
The DoI is clearing out the surface gullies and carrying out some line painting.
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Have You Packed this Bag Yourself?
Whether it’s France or Spain, Malta or Portugal, we got you covered.
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Airport Runway Works Completed
The DoI said the scheme has been delivered ahead of schedule and within budget.
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Finch Road Going Back to Normal
The roundel is also opening.
Image: Google Maps
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Peel Harbour Reopens to Visitors
Visitors need to fill in a landing form.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Civic Sunday Causes Capital Road Closures
The parade will be led by Douglas Town Band.
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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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Kirk Michael Gets it’s Zebra
The red and black crossing was removed after complaints from residents.
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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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You Can’t Scoot Over The Law
Police warn residents over E-Scooter use.
Photo by Okai Vehicles on Unsplash
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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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How Disabled Friendly Are Manx Buses?
A short survey is seeking disabled people’s views on the island’s bus services.
Photo by Catharine Devine.
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Check Out The DoI’s Plans for Ballasalla
The plans covers a new signalised junction which will replace the mini roundabout at Balthane, providing for a future connection with Ballasalla bypass.
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Kirk Michael to Get ‘Dennis’ Crossings
Red-and-black zebra crossings, which somewhat remind us of ‘Dennis the Menace’, are being installed in Kirk Michael in response to residents calling for more formal pedestrian crossings, while adhering to TT safety requirements. The work is included as part of a maintenance project which is currently underway. Two crossings of […]
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Border Changes Explained
Lots to take in and rules to shake off.
Image credit: James Qualtrough via Unsplash
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Roadworks at Noble’s to Begin Soon
The combination of both programmes of work means that it may take extra time to reach Noble’s, and also to find car parking on the site.
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New Prom, Old Shelters
Tim Baker was asked by Jason Moorhouse how many bus shelters there will be and what the total budget for them is.
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Baker to Ask for £13m EXTRA for Liverpool Terminal
The new ferry terminal will now cost at least £51m.
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DoI Make Moves to Keep Prom at 20mph
The DoI published a notice for the changes last week.
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MER Won’t Go North of Laxey After Derailment
Isle of Man Transport has said the MER will not operate from Laxey to Ramsey & vice versa until further notice due what is calling ‘track maintenance’ This follows reports that a tram, which Gef understands was being driven by Director of Public Transport Ian Longworth, derailed at Lewaigue on […]
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Steam Packet Posts £10.5m Loss
The Steam Packet saw its revenue fall from £61.25m in 2019 to £28.4m in 2020.
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Prom Scheme Delayed Again
The scheme began in 2018 and was behind schedule even before the pandemic.
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No Plans for Return of Flights to Dublin
Stobart Air had operated the Are Lingus Dublin route prior to the pandemic.
Image Credit: John Hughes https://www.flickr.com/people/77186875@N07