Economy
Oil and fuel prices on the island up 57% in the year to September
Overall inflation was 4.1% over the same 12 months, according to the Cabinet Office's latest report, with education recording the largest category increase.
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Weather
Yellow warning issued for coastal overtopping as near-gale winds arrive
Douglas, Laxey and Ramsey promenades face the greatest risk around Wednesday's and Thursday's high tides, with a lesser risk in Castletown.
Politics
Claire Christian says she would be honoured to stay as health minister
The Douglas South MHK wants to keep the health and social care brief as new Chief Minister Chris Thomas prepares to name his Council of Ministers.
Property
Dandara and Hartford Homes back new rent-to-buy route onto property ladder
Own Homes will let eligible buyers move into new-builds worth up to £600,000 and build their deposit through monthly payments over up to five years.
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News
Castle Rushen High School headteacher Keith Winstanley to step down
Sport
Jamie Devine confirms return to the ring at BOXPARK Liverpool in November
News
UCM honours 135 graduates at annual Villa Marina ceremony
Business
Expanded UK human rights sanctions regime replaces 2020 rules from 15 October
Travel
Steam Packet cancels Manannan's Douglas–Larne return sailings
What's On
Manx Museum exhibition marks ten years of the island's UNESCO Biosphere status
Your island, at a glance
The daily briefing.
Today · Isle of Man
High water, Douglas ↗
Today 14:11 · 6.5 m
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Photo of the week
Blue water at Niarbyl ↗
Photo by Gregory J KingsleyCC BY-SA 3.0
Photo details & source
Niarbyl Bay - Isle of Man - kingsley - 23-JUN-09, via Wikimedia Commons.
Photographed 23 June 2009.
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Ferries & flightsPublished snapshot
Sea · Steam Packet
| Time | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45Today | Larne → DouglasManannan | Cancelled |
| 13:45Today | Heysham → DouglasBen-my-Chree | Scheduled |
| 19:15Today | Douglas → HeyshamBen-my-Chree | Scheduled |
| 02:15Tomorrow | Heysham → DouglasBen-my-Chree | Scheduled |
Air · Ronaldsway
| Time | Flight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 | EI3213 to Dublin | Gate closed |
| 12:25 | LM314 to Edinburgh | Delayed 13:25 |
| 15:05 | LM313 from Edinburgh | Delayed 15:20 |
| 15:05 | EZY843 from London Gatwick | On-time |
Checked 14 Oct, 12:08 · island time
Departure boards, notices & available tracking →What's on across the island
- Mon 19 OctPsychic Night in Douglas
- Thu 22 OctHarry Enfield and No Chums
- Fri 23 OctIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event - South Barrule Forest.
- Sat 24 OctHaunted House Workshop
- Sat 24 OctACU TrialGB Youth British
- Sat 24 OctAn evening with the TT riders
Dellal as Reiltys
Business & Government
Politics
Jane Poole-Wilson to 'focus on delivering' after staying out of top job race
The Middle MHK, seen by many as a possible Chief Minister contender, told Manx Radio her strengths lie elsewhere as Chris Thomas took the post.
Simcocks Advocates keeps Legal 500 top-tier ranking for 18th year
DEFA adds extra training session as food hygiene ratings scheme nears
Thie as Thalloo
Property & Planning
Planners approve salt production plan for former Boat House restaurant
The Isle of Man Salt Company will turn part of the empty Port St Mary building into a production site with a café, retail display and event space.
Planners approve two homes on derelict Station Road plot in Peel
Douglas Council keeps 40 run-down buildings on its list as five are removed
Spoyrt
Sport
Redmond hat-trick fires Michael United to 7-3 win at DHSOB
The Aces won 7-3 away from home in Division Two on Saturday, moving to within two points of the top four.
Technical problems end McCanney and Keenan's ISDE hopes in Portugal
Manx hockey squads open England Hockey Championships campaigns with mixed results
Cooish
The Cooish
Port Erin Commissioner Gerry Callister formally receives British Empire Medal
The commissioner of more than 20 years was presented with the honour by the Lieutenant Governor at Government House earlier this month.
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From the island's newsrooms links open the original
- Isle of Man GovernmentNew UK Sanctions Regime: Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026
- Department of Home Affairs / Isle of Man ConstabularyDomestic abuse conference brings agencies together
- Isle of Man TodayIsle of Man contestant returns to Countdown in bid for another victory
- Energy FM (manx.news)CRHS Head to Leave Next Month
- Manx RadioYellow weather warning for coastal overtopping
- Manx RadioWhat have your MHKs promised you? Glenfaba and Peel
- 3FMYellow weather warning for coastal overtopping later
- Manx Radio SportEnduro: Frustration for Manx riders at 6DAYS meeting
This week’s puzzles No. 1 · 10 October
Kings, castles and Tynwald. Heritage Open Days weekend: Norse kings, medieval castles and the island's ancient parliament.
