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News around Isle of Man

Planning Application – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
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Isle of Man in Numbers 2023

A comprehensive set of economic and social data has been published by Statistics Isle of Man.
Isle of Man Numbers 2023 has 76 pages of figures which help paint a picture of Island life, ranging from average house prices to number of passports issued.
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Manx Coronation gift recognises King’s passion for environment and continues 600 year-old tradition

A handcrafted wooden bowl, inlaid with peregrine falcons made from recycled silver, is to be gifted to Their Majesties King Charles – Lord of Mann – and Queen Camilla, on behalf of the people of the Isle of Man.
The bowl was designed and made by Manx a…

Don’t let your bus ticket become litter

Don’t let your bus ticket litter our Biosphere.
That’s the message from UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man and Bus Vannin.
Posters are appearing on buses urging passengers to dispose of their tickets in a responsible way after their journey is complete.
Adve…

Steve Chapple chosen to lead Braddan School

Steve Chapple has been appointed to lead Braddan School from September, 16 years after he studied to be a teacher at the school.
The former graphic designer from Somerset started teaching at Victoria Road in 2007 after completing his PGCE on the Isle o…

Import Notice: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise Notice to Importers NTI 2953: Russia import sanctions.
On 30 March 2022 the UK Import Controls Policy and Licensing Team, Department for Business and Trade issued a notice to provide an overview of the import pr…

Fire and Rescue Service praised by UK peers

The results of an independent peer review of the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service (IoMFRS) have now been published.
While making some recommendations for improvements, the peer review group praised staff for their passion and dedication to protect…

Consolidate Legislation: Russia

The Treasury advises that the Russia Sanctions consolidated legislation has been amended following changes to the statutory documents relating to Russia trade sanctions. These changes came into effect on 21 April 2023.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) …

Young Nature Writer 2023 competition launched

Young people are invited to connect with and write about nature this spring and summer – and they may have their work published and win prizes.
Young Nature Writer 2023 is launched to coincide with Manx Wildlife Week (29 April to 7 May) and the challen…

Changes announced for routine adolescent HPV vaccination programme

Children and young adults in the Isle of Man who are eligible to receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination will now receive one dose rather than the previous two-dose schedule.
This decision was taken by the Isle of Man Immunisation Committee*…