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Official ITV Granada Reports news coverage for the Isle of Man.

29/08/2025

"It's nice that he's still thought about in such a high way"

Joey Dunlop's son, Gary, pays tribute to the legendary TT rider, 25 years on from his death.

The Dunlop family gathered at the TT Grandstand, where a model bike was unveiled in Joey's memory by the 'Mannin Cancers' charity.

29/08/2025

"What I do is try and minimise disruption to the Isle of Man public"

The final day of the Classic TT is due to get underway this morning, with three races and one tribute lap left to run.

Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, explained the logistics of planning the road closures ahead of racing.

28/08/2025

An RAF Typhoon performed a display over Douglas Bay this evening, ahead of the final day of the Classic TT.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-28/raf-typhoon-to-perform-display-in-the-isle-of-man-marking-return-of-classic-tt

28/08/2025

"It's going to be very loud"

Sergeant Gary Oldfield spoke to us ahead of the Typhoon display in Douglas Bay, taking flight from 7:30pm.

The fighter jet is set to roar into Manx skies this evening to mark the return of the Classic TT.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-28/raf-typhoon-to-perform-display-in-the-isle-of-man-marking-return-of-classic-tt

27/08/2025

Heavy rain has delayed racing on the Isle of Man, as organisers are forced to reschedule races at the Classic TT.

Roads around the Mountain Course will now begin to close at 6:00pm.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-27/heavy-rain-delays-racing-at-the-classic-tt-as-weather-disrupts-schedule

26/08/2025

The creation of the island's first offshore wind farm has moved a step closer, after an application to develop the project has been accepted for examination by the Manx government.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-26/first-isle-of-man-offshore-wind-farm-moves-step-closer

21/08/2025

"He was a champion... and an all-around good bloke"

John McGuinness has paid tribute to his ‘absolute idol’ Joey Dunlop, 25 years on from the death of the motorsport icon.

A pop-up exhibition has been created in the Mercury Club at the TT Grandstand, showcasing some items from his racing career.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-20/a-piece-of-racing-died-exhibition-marks-25-years-since-death-of-joey-dunlop

19/08/2025

"You can have a free meal, no questions asked, no stigma attached"

A group of volunteers running a 'pay-as-you-feel' cafe have been given a national award, recognising the lifeline service they offer.

The 'Big Table Cafe' provides free freshly cooked lunches every Monday for those in need living on the island.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-19/volunteers-win-national-award-for-lifeline-pay-as-you-feel-cafe-in-peel

19/08/2025

The Manxman has been escorted into Douglas, after smoke was detected 'in a machinery space' during its crossing from Heysham.

No passengers or crew were injured, and the Steam Packet Company say there was no threat to the overall safety of the vessel.

Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-19/isle-of-man-flagship-ferry-manxman-escorted-into-douglas-after-smoke-spotted

18/08/2025

From the Isle of Man to Staffordshire.

Our very own Burma veteran James Fenton travelled over 200 miles to pay his respects on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

The 103-year-old flew from the Isle of Man to Staffordshire, where he met King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Sir Keir Starmer.

His full journey, documented here: https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-08-18/burma-veteran-makes-200-mile-journey-to-pay-his-respects-for-vj-day

17/08/2025

Burma veteran James Fenton has invited King Charles to the Isle of Man, after handing him a Manx pin badge.

The 103-year-old spoke with His Majesty at a service commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

You can watch James' full journey to the National Memorial Arboretum here 👇

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/what-one-of-our-oldest-veterans-asked-king-charles-as-they-marked-the-vj-day-anniversary/swd2xd0

15/08/2025

FULL REPORT: Burma veteran James Fenton travelled from the Isle of Man to the National Memorial Arboretum, to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

The 103-year-old was invited to the service, where he met His Majesty the King, Queen Camilla and Sir Keir Starmer.

ITV’s Isle of Man reporter Joshua Stokes, travelled with James for the special commemoration service.

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