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Biosphere youth representatives start work

Two volunteer youth representatives have joined the body that steers UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man. Georgia Untisz and Ciara Sowerby successfully applied to...
Thursday, 24 November 2022

Curraghs Wildlife Park launches digital ticketing system

Visitors to the Curraghs Wildlife Park can now buy their tickets, update annual memberships, and purchase items from the parks' shop using a state-of-the-art...
Friday, 11 November 2022

Changes at the top for Meat Pant after audit findings

An audit of the Isle of Man Meat Plant has concluded that the factory is ‘well equipped’, with the ability to ‘easily carry out the processes’ for which it is...
Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Final straw for 10 single-use plastic items on Isle of Man

Ten commonly used single-use plastic items, including carrier bags and straws, will be banned on the Isle of Man in 2023 after Tynwald backed the move. Such...
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Ambitious climate plan backed by Tynwald

A plan outlining the action needed for the Isle of Man to stay on track to reach net zero has been approved by Tynwald. The Climate Change Plan 2022-2027,...
Wednesday, 19 October 2022

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man: Young nature writers rewarded

The winners and runners up in the Young Nature Writer 2022 competition have been announced. The annual competition is run each spring and summer by UNESCO...
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Cocktail star to showcase Manx produce at World’s best bars

A bartender who won a global competition for creating a cocktail described as a ‘love letter to the Isle of Man’ has been invited to develop his skills at two...
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

UNESCO Biosphere Awards celebrate Islanders contributing to a sustainable future

Organisations contributing to a more sustainable Isle of Man were recognised today at the fourth UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards. The awards celebrate...
Monday, 26 September 2022

Manx panda moves to England as part of breeding programme

An endangered panda, born on the Isle of Man, has been successfully moved to an English zoo as part of an international breeding programme. Two-year-old red...
Saturday, 24 September 2022

Isle of Man Planning Committee seeks new members

People with a strong knowledge of the Isle of Man and an interest in the built environment are being sought to join the Island’s Planning Committee on a five...
Friday, 23 September 2022
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