Politics
Claire Christian says she would be honoured to stay as health minister
The Douglas South MHK wants to keep the health and social care brief as new Chief Minister Chris Thomas prepares to name his Council of Ministers.
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Property
Dandara and Hartford Homes back new rent-to-buy route onto property ladder
Own Homes will let eligible buyers move into new-builds worth up to £600,000 and build their deposit through monthly payments over up to five years.
News
Castle Rushen High School headteacher Keith Winstanley to step down
Mr Winstanley leaves next month after 12 years in charge to take up another role, and the education department says leadership arrangements are in place.
Travel
Steam Packet cancels Manannan's Douglas–Larne return sailings
The 06:45 departure from Douglas and the 10:45 return from Larne are listed as cancelled on the operator's sailing status page, which gives no reason.
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What's On
Manx Museum exhibition marks ten years of the island's UNESCO Biosphere status
Politics
Jane Poole-Wilson to 'focus on delivering' after staying out of top job race
News
UCM launches uniformed protective services course for would-be emergency workers
News
Douglas councillor seeks backing for community events fund
Cooish
Christmas stamps celebrate Manx festive customs of the Foolish Fortnight
CooishColumn
Peel's late double, a seven-goal rout and a 35km morning run top the weekend's talk
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Today · Isle of Man
High water, Douglas ↗
Today 14:11 · 6.5 m
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Blue water at Niarbyl ↗
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Photographed 23 June 2009.
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Ferries & flightsPublished snapshot
Sea · Steam Packet
| Time | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 06:45Today | Douglas → LarneManannan | Cancelled |
| 07:52Today | Douglas → HeyshamBen-my-Chree | Departed |
| 10:45Today | Larne → DouglasManannan | Cancelled |
| 13:45Today | Heysham → DouglasBen-my-Chree | Scheduled |
Air · Ronaldsway
| Time | Flight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | LM682 from Liverpool | Final approach |
| 09:30 | LM693 to Manchester | Boarding shortly |
| 09:35 | EZY839 from London Gatwick | Expected 09:28 |
| 10:05 | EZY840 to London Gatwick | On-time |
Checked 14 Oct, 09:08 · island time
Departure boards, notices & available tracking →What's on across the island
- Mon 19 OctPsychic Night in Douglas
- Thu 22 OctHarry Enfield and No Chums
- Fri 23 OctIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event - South Barrule Forest.
- Sat 24 OctHaunted House Workshop
- Sat 24 OctACU TrialGB Youth British
- Sat 24 OctAn evening with the TT riders
Dellal as Reiltys
Business & Government
Simcocks Advocates keeps Legal 500 top-tier ranking for 18th year
The firm's private client team, led by chief executive Phil Games, is again placed in Tier 1 in the directory's 2027 rankings.
DEFA adds extra training session as food hygiene ratings scheme nears
Politics
Alfred Cannan thanks business community as Chris Thomas becomes Chief Minister
Thie as Thalloo
Property & Planning
Planners approve salt production plan for former Boat House restaurant
The Isle of Man Salt Company will turn part of the empty Port St Mary building into a production site with a café, retail display and event space.
Planners approve two homes on derelict Station Road plot in Peel
Douglas Council keeps 40 run-down buildings on its list as five are removed
Spoyrt
Sport
Redmond hat-trick fires Michael United to 7-3 win at DHSOB
The Aces won 7-3 away from home in Division Two on Saturday, moving to within two points of the top four.
Technical problems end McCanney and Keenan's ISDE hopes in Portugal
Manx hockey squads open England Hockey Championships campaigns with mixed results
Cooish
The Cooish
John Rhys-Davies of Kirk Michael moves into comics with The Lost Legion
The Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings actor's first comic was co-written by Neil Gibson, who adapted Black Mirror into graphic novels.
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From the island's newsrooms links open the original
- Energy FM (manx.news)Festive Traditions to be Celebrated with Stamps
- Isle of Man TodayWho else could be waiting in the wings if Chief Minister vote stalls?
- 3FM12 new festive stamps revealed to celebrate Manx traditions
- 3FMDouglas councillor calls for community fund to support local events
- Isle of Man TodayExpert to speak on tough new Companies House UK rules affecting Isle of Man businesses
- Energy FM (manx.news)UCM Launches New Protective Services Course
- Manx RadioHeadteacher to leave Castle Rushen High School after 12 years
- 3FMKirk Michael actor John Rhys-Davies makes comic book debut
This week’s puzzles No. 1 · 10 October
Kings, castles and Tynwald. Heritage Open Days weekend: Norse kings, medieval castles and the island's ancient parliament.
