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Roads in the south of the Isle of Man are set to close later as the annual Chris Kelly Rally gets underway.
02/10/2026

Roads in the south of the Isle of Man are set to close later as the annual Chris Kelly Rally gets underway.

The Chris Kelly Rally takes place on 12 stage routes on closed public roads on Friday and Saturday.

The amount people can earn before applying for social housing on the Isle of Man has increased.
02/10/2026

The amount people can earn before applying for social housing on the Isle of Man has increased.

Rises in the amount tenants can earn reflect current wages and housing costs, the government says.

Tributes have been paid to the "dedication and commitment" of former Isle of Man politician George Waft, who has died at...
01/10/2026

Tributes have been paid to the "dedication and commitment" of former Isle of Man politician George Waft, who has died at the age of 89.

Former MLC George Waft is praised for his commitment to the community following his death at 89.

A fan of Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds said she was "starstruck" when the actor invited her to take a photo with him ...
01/10/2026

A fan of Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds said she was "starstruck" when the actor invited her to take a photo with him on Douglas promenade on Thursday.

Vinus Arevalo spots the Deadpool star from her workplace on Douglas promenade and meets her idol.

The time drivers can park in the square in the centre of the Isle of Man's ancient capital has been doubled.
01/10/2026

The time drivers can park in the square in the centre of the Isle of Man's ancient capital has been doubled.

Parking times in Castletown's Market Square are doubled as the area reopens to traffic for winter.

Flights between the Isle of Man and London City Airport will come to an end next month.
30/09/2026

Flights between the Isle of Man and London City Airport will come to an end next month.

The airline says that, following a review, it is adding more flights to and from London Heathrow.

Ensuring members of the House of Keys "have a voice" is an important part of being the presiding officer, the newly-sele...
30/09/2026

Ensuring members of the House of Keys "have a voice" is an important part of being the presiding officer, the newly-selected speaker has said.

David Ashford says he was left "speechless" after being voted in to become the new Speaker.

A teenager who became the youngest ever person to be elected to the House of Keys has described winning a seat as "surre...
28/09/2026

A teenager who became the youngest ever person to be elected to the House of Keys has described winning a seat as "surreal".

At 18 years old, Daniel Davison has become the youngest ever person elected to the House of Keys.

There has been a shared sense of optimism among residents following the results of the island's general election - with ...
28/09/2026

There has been a shared sense of optimism among residents following the results of the island's general election - with 15 of the 24 incoming MHKs new to politics.

Isle of Man residents say they are optimistic for the future as a majority of newcomers are elected.

Marine experts on the Isle of Man had a bumper year of whale and dolphin sightings this year, describing it as the best ...
28/09/2026

Marine experts on the Isle of Man had a bumper year of whale and dolphin sightings this year, describing it as the best since 2010.

Marine experts on the Isle of Man say they have had a bumper year of whale and dolphin sightings.

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