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Medicinal Cannabis dispensing service launch

The Islands first medicinal cannabis dispensing service, through Karsons Pharmacy in Onchan, will open this week.
From 1 December patients with a private prescription for Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal use (CBPMs) will be able to have their pres…

Fisherman fined for undersized catch

A fisherman from Lincoln has been fined £35,000 and his Isle of Man licence suspended for 12 months for possessing undersized Whelk in Manx Waters.
Fisheries Officers boarded the vessel, Julia Anne FD5, last Tuesday afternoon (22 November) near the Poi…

New Isle of Man Sport Members Appointed

Isle of Man Sport appointed three new members at their annual review meeting on 19 October 2022.
Following an application process, Nikki Arthur, Sarah Vorster and Lee Worsfold were appointed by the Isle of Man Sport selection panel, joining the return…

Teachers to receive pay rise of between 8% and 11.9% next month

Every teacher and lecturer in the Isle of Man will receive a pay rise next month of between 8% and 11.9% with the higher salaries coming into effect before Christmas.
It’s after four of the Island’s five recognised teaching and lecturing trade unions a…

Seven new vehicles will help the Fire & Rescue Service with difficult terrain

New off-road firefighting vehicles have arrived on Island, six equipped with standard firefighting equipment and one specialist rescue vehicle.
They will replace the current fleet of outdated off-road vehicles, some almost 29 years old, which are no lo…

Tax bill payments due on 6 January 2023

Payments of any outstanding amounts for 2021/22 personal tax assessments and 2022/23 payment on account notices are due on 6 January 2023.
There are several ways to pay tax bills, including an online service payment facility which allows people to avoi…

Prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award for Manx Care colleagues

Manx Care’s Head of Safeguarding for Children and Adults has won a prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award, and will collect her accolade at a ceremony in London on Monday (28 November 2022).
Awarded by The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Queen’s Nurse accolades ar…

COVID-19 Autumn booster vaccine advised for pregnant women

Manx Care is reminding members of the public that the COVID-19 Autumn booster vaccination is available to pregnant women.
Manx Care is inviting pregnant women to discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with their GP or Midwife, and is encouraging…

Planning Applications – 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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