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Drier weather means serious risk of fire

With the warmer, drier weather the Island has been enjoying, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) and the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service are urging the public to take care when in the countryside due to the heightened risk of…

A resounding success for ISLEXPO 2018

ISLEXPO – the Island’s biggest business event – proved a resounding success last week (16th May) as over 1,500 attendees from on and off-Island enjoyed an exceptional programme of content and networking events at the Villa Marina.
ISLEXPO was launched …

Public feedback sought on Draft Area Plan for the East

Feedback is being sought on proposals that will shape the future of strategic planning and development in the east of the Island.
A public consultation has been launched today, Friday 25 May 2018, into the Draft Area Plan for the East. The documents, w…

Lezayre Road scheme to start after TT Week

A scheme to improve the ride quality on Lezayre Road in Ramsey will begin straight after TT Week.
It is scheduled to run from 10 June to 10 August and will require the junction of Bircham Avenue and Lezayre Road to be closed for approximately 6 weeks w…

Competition Bill Consultation

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading is currently consulting on its Competition Bill.
It is intended that the Bill will replace Part 2 of the Fair Trading Act 1996.
The OFT undertook an initial consultation in July 2013 whenit was concluded that the …

Planning Application Weekly 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.
A …

New warning light in Laxey

A new roadside warning system has been installed in Laxey.
Flashing amber lights now warn road users of oncoming trams approaching from the Ramsey direction at the Green’s Garage level crossing on the A2 Ramsey Road.
The approach to the crossing previo…

Tele-medicine delivers specialist stroke therapy 24/7

People who suffer a stroke now have access to specialist thrombolysis treatment at Noble’s Hospital round-the-clock.
Additional funding has secured a new tele-stroke thrombolysis service through a partnership with the Royal Liverpool Hospital. It means…

Pack with care and be prepared for airport security

Passengers travelling through Isle of Man Airport are being urged to check the guidance on hand luggage and help keep security screening queues to a minimum both on and off-Island.
The following advice has been issued ahead of the bank holiday weekend,…

Conference for 800 teachers to highlight essentials for learning in the Isle of Man

On 1 June, over 800 teaching staff on the Island will attend the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s ‘Essentials 4 Learning’ symposium.
The symposium is an Isle of Man learning conference and marks a further development of the Island’s curricu…