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Island organisations offered grants for overseas aid projects
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (216+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 07: 55 Island charities are being invited to apply for the latest round of international development grants. The government scheme encourages local organisations to take part in aid projects around the world. Past initiatives have involved improving access to water…...
Police chief condemns 'significant' attacks against officers as some are injured in Glasgow after Celtic's title win
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (460+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 15: 23 Police have made 14 arrests after "officers came under significant attack" in Glasgow, and some were injured, following Celtic's Scottish Premiership title win on Saturday. Around 3, 000 supporters gathered in the Trongate area of the city to celebrate Celtic's 3-1 victory…...
The often-overlooked supermarket aisle where popular items are cheaper | Money newsletter
19+ hour, 32+ min ago (149+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 14: 55 This Thursday: The often-overlooked supermarket aisle where popular items are cheaper and the "hidden" Amazon trick to save on household essentials. So join our growing Money community - and thanks to the tens of thousands of you who already…...
Wildlife Trust publishes butterfly-spotting guide
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (229+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 13: 55 The Manx Wildlife Trust has released a guide to all the butterfly species found on the Island. It's the first official publication showing 19 Manx butterflies which can be spotted, as well as flying moths often mistaken for them....
Mountain Road faces evening closures for TT work
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (204+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 07: 55 Last-minute work to get the Mountain Road ready for TT means evening closures this week. The Department of Infrastructure says workers need to trim hedges and verges to get the route ready in time for TT 2026 - now just…...
Do schools have enough technology for students?
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (211+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 16: 55 Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK. Michelle Haywood has asked a question for written reply to the Island's Education Minister Daphne Caine. She wants to know which class in each of…...
Asia Fresh applies for dissolution
2+ day, 32+ min ago (217+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 09: 55 The company behind a well-known food outlet in Douglas has applied to be dissolved. Asia Fresh Ltd has asked the Island's company register for a declaration of dissolution. The restaurant and takeaway on Quine's Corner in the capital…...
New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (244+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 13: 55 Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times. She faced a question for written response from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson about visiting relatives at Noble's and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals. In her reply,…...
Super League: Harry Smith delivers another priceless performance as Wigan Warriors dominate Leeds Rhinos
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (871+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 00: 12 Harry Smith delivered another priceless performance as resurgent Wigan served notice of their Betfred Super League title intentions with a dominant 24-4 win over Leeds at the Brick Community Stadium. The hosts' recent run of four defeats of the…...
Five Italians die while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (451+ words) Friday, 15 May 2026 14: 54 Five tourists, including a professor and her daughter, have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives. Italy's foreign ministry said the group had been exploring underwater "caves in the Vaavu Atoll at a depth "of around…...