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News around Isle of Man

Peter’s Railway author Chris Vine to teach youngsters about steam train travel

Chris Vine is visiting the Isle of Man for the third consecutive year to speak to schoolchildren about the Island’s steam railway.

The author behind the Peter’s Railway series visited several Island schools in 2016 and 2017 – and the trips proved so s…

Financial Sanctions – Ukraine

This news release is issued in respect of measures taken against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 has been amended with effect from 14 May 2018, following the publi…

Manx Youth Games Opening Ceremony speech

Your Excellency, Lady Gozney, your Worshipful the Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Chief Minister, Ministers, Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls.
On behalf of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture welcome to the 17th Manx Youth Games event here…

TT safety campaign urges road users to keep calm

Staying safe by remaining calm on the Island’s roads is the central theme of this year’s Isle of Man Constabulary TT road safety campaign.
Posters and beer mats displaying clear and consistent messages will be seen across the Island prior to and durin…

Lucky winners of Youth Survey presented with prizes

A random selection of 15 young people who completed the 2018 Youth Survey have been presented prizes by the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Graham Cregeen MHK. 
The biannual survey, which launched in February, sought feedback from all of th…

Island’s biggest youth sporting event kicks-off with 1,200 strong parade

The Island’s National Sports Centre (NSC) was awash with colour this morning when 1,200 participants paraded onto the athletics track for the opening ceremony of the seventeenth Manx Youth Games.
Proceedings got underway with everyone taking part in a …

Replacement Peel Harbour Road Bridge design to go on display to the public

A scheme to replace Peel Harbour Road Bridge is scheduled to begin in September, planning approval pending.
The proposed design of the new bridge will be available for public viewing next week.
Plans will be on display at the Town Hall in Derby Road o…

Hospital staff embrace emergency stress-test challenge

A state-of-the-art training kit donated to Noble’s Hospital has been deployed by around 100 health care staff during a major incident exercise for the first time.
The Emergo Training System provided by the Microgaming Health & Care Trust, was used…

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.
A…

Consultation indicates support for public sector housing proposals

An Isle of Man Government consultation has highlighted support for proposals aimed at promoting greater fairness in accessing and allocating public sector housing.
More than 70% of people who completed an online survey conducted by the Department of In…