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Home News Social media Tony Brown says operator should be allowed to serve drinks within Manx 12-mile limit A former chief minister says the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company should be allowed to sell alcohol within the Manx 12-mile limit. At present, the ferry operator must hold a licence to do so. To obtain one, the company must operate a system of designated or responsible persons - something it says is impractical with its current staffing rota.

Home News Social media Part of the northern section of the TT Course has remained closed after a red flag incident during tonight’s MGP qualifying. Officials announced the red flag 8:05 with a course car attending shortly after. In was first announced that the roads open car had left St Ninian’s but would only go as far as Parliament Square.

Home News Social media Andre Risha will be seeking a seat in the constituency of Middle A surgeon has announced he's standing in this year's House of Keys General Election in the constituency of Middle. Andre Risha has worked as a senior surgeon on the Island for more than 15 years, and says he'll be campaigning to drive urgent reform within the health service.

Home News Social media Isle of Man Airport will close early this evening after all remaining flights were cancelled due to worsening weather conditions brought by Storm Dave. In a statement, the airport confirmed the aerodrome will close at 6.30pm (Saturday). The closure follows the cancellation of all remaining scheduled flights as strong winds associated with the storm begin to affect the island.

Home News Social media Most flights to and from Ronaldsway from 4pm this afternoon have been cancelled. The only surviving flight is the 4.25pm flight to Geneva. Aer Lingus and Loganair have cancelled their flights to Dublin and Manchester respectively, while Loganair’s Heathrow flights had already been cancelled. South or southwest winds this evening and at first tonight are likely produce gusts between 60-70mph across the whole island, with a risk of 70-80mph in places.

Home News Social media Transcript “Hello and good day. You’re watching new Isle of Red News, bringing you the latest updates from across the Isle of Man. I’m Josh Cooper. Fuel restrictions lifted as price rises come into force. Filling stations around the Island will be getting deliveries of fuel today. EVF says it's expecting deliveries to its outlets after its ship docked in Peel last night.

Home News Social media Don't forget to put your clocks forward tonight! From 1am on Sunday morning, clocks switch to British Summer Time, or Daylight Savings Time. That'll mean 1am becomes 2am, effectively costing an hour's sleep. The clocks will go back again on Sunday, October 25.

Home News Social media Isle of Man absent from BBC Annual Plan, raising questions over licence fee value The Isle of Man has not been referenced in the BBC’s Annual Plan for 2026/27, prompting concerns about representation and value for Manx licence fee payers. The plan, which sets out the broadcaster’s priorities, spending commitments and strategic direction for the coming year, includes detailed references to services across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Home News Social media Peter Shimmin has announced he will stand as a candidate for Douglas Central in the General Election. Mr Shimmin said he cares “deeply about where the Isle of Man is heading”, adding that “the decisions we make now will define what life looks like for my generation and the ones that follow”. The son of former MHK John Shimmin, Mr Shimmin said his experience includes working inside government and years of involvement in the community, “especially in the arts and creative life”.

Home News Social media With Unite the Union drivers and the DoI unable to find an agreement, the bus strike will continue tomorrow, with another walkout due later in the week. In addition to the buses, the steam railway and MER will also be used. A commuter train will leave Port Erin at 7:45am, with a 3:10pm return from Douglas timed for the schools, with the final train leaving Douglas at 4:20pm.

Home News Social media Tynwald will sit today with a heavy agenda ranging from international instability to domestic policy updates, including a statement on Sea Services Framework. Questions from MHKs will open the sitting, with Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHKs Tim Glover and Jason Moorhouse pressing the Chief Minister on the potential impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East. …

Home News Social media Call in Tynwald for quicker decision Tynwald members will be asked today (Tuesday 17) to speed up government plans to reinstate the Promenade horse tram tracks back to the Sea Terminal. The Infrastructure Minister says a motion on the issue is currently due to be brought forward in May. But MHK Sarah Maltby wants the government to move more quickly and bring the motion forward to April, and will make that call during this month's sitting. Meanwhile, the public debate about whether the track should be extended continues - here's what some people think:

Home News Social media The DoI says itself and Unite the Union are nowhere near reaching a breakthrough to prevent further bus strikes. Joney Faragher, political member for the DoI, gave an update following questions from Jason Moorhouse. Standing in for minister Tim Crookall, who Keys was told is sick, Ms Faragher said negotiations facilitated by the Manx Industrial Relations Service are continuing, but “the two sides remain a long way apart at this point”.

Home News Social media Essential refurbishment work at the White Hoe Wastewater Pumping Station will see a section of Old Castletown Road closed for more than two weeks this month. Manx Utilities says the upgrade is needed to replace ageing equipment and improve the long‑term reliability of the site. As part of the project, Old Castletown Road will be shut from March 9 to 25 to allow for manhole cover replacement and resurfacing.

Home News Social media Bus Vannin has set out what buses it expects to operate on Monday. However it has warned that the list is “subject to change”. 07:05 Service 21H Lord Street – Pulrose Anagh Coar – Hospital – Lord Street07:10 Service 1 Lord Street – Port St Mary via Port Erin07:40 Service 1 Port St Mary – Douglas via Port Erin…

Home News Social media Bus Vannin has confirmed it expects to operate a mostly full schedule of services on Tuesday, though passengers are being warned of possible disruption. Despite the expected return to services, a number of journeys remain uncovered on Tuesday morning. The update comes following strike action drivers Unite the Union, which took place over the last 10 days.

Home News Social media In an update, Bus Vannin has listed what buses will operate throughout the rest of today: 12:10 Service 3 Ramsey to Douglas via Laxey 12:10 Service 1 Douglas to Port St Mary via Port Erin 12:20 Service 1 Port St Mary to Douglas 13:05 Service 21h Hospital via Anagh Coar and Farmhill 13:10 Service 5 Ramsey to Douglas via Peel and Noble’s…

Home News Social media Bus Vannin has published its list of buses it will be operating tomorrow. Talks were due to be held today between the DoI and Unite the Union as the bus strike continues. Tomorrow’s planned services are as follows: 07:05 Service 21h Lord Street – Anagh Coar – Farm hill 07:10 Service 1 Lord Street – Port St Mary Via Port Erin…

Home News Social media There will be 35 bus services operating Today , with the first departing shortly after 7am and the last running just after 8pm. Unite the Union members began their walkout over pay and conditions on Saturday, which is due to carry on through the week. Bus Vannin is advising bus users that service may not be possible to Port St Mary in the morning due to road works between Port Erin and Port St Mary.

Home News Social media There will be 35 bus services operating tomorrow, with the first departing shortly after 7am and the last running just after 8pm. Unite the Union members began their walkout over pay and conditions on Saturday, which is due to carry on through the week. Bus Vannin is advising bus users that service may not be possible to Port St Mary in the morning due to road works between Port Erin and Port St Mary.

Home News Social media Bus Vannin has published the list of buses it is expecting to run during the rest of today: Service 3 – 12:10 – Douglas to Ramsey Service 5 – 13:07 – Douglas to Ramsey via Peel Service 1 – 13:10 – Douglas to Port St Mary Service 5 – 13:10 – Ramsey to Douglas via Peel…