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Summer workshop programme launches for young people to explore creativity

Young people aged 7 to 17 will have the opportunity to explore creativity across a range of workshops during Kensington Arts’ 2026 summer holiday...
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Declining Atlantic salmon populations prompt consultation

Declining populations of Atlantic salmon in Isle of Man waters have prompted a public consultation that will help shape a long-term plan to protect and...
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Isle of Man strengthens legal protection for thresher sharks

The Isle of Man Government has granted full legal protection to the common thresher shark, making it an offence to deliberately catch, harm or kill the...
Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Suzy Eddie Izzard to deliver 2026 Arts Council annual lecture

Suzy Eddie Izzard will deliver the Isle of Man Arts Council’s 2026 Annual Lecture at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday 21 September. The acclaimed comedian,...
Friday, 19 June 2026

Tynwald approves regional hubs plan to bring Government services to communities

Tynwald has approved plans to provide essential face-to-face support in communities across the Island as more government services become available online. By...
Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Foster carers celebrated at special Island event

Foster carers from across the Isle of Man were celebrated and thanked for their outstanding commitment at a special Foster Carer Celebration Event, held at...
Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Victorian era reservoir safety works approved

Plans to secure the future of a historic reservoir have been given the green light. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) received...
Monday, 18 May 2026

Planning Order marks major step towards conserving Douglas Head

Plans to protect the heritage of Douglas Head will see the Town and Country Planning (Douglas Head Conservation Area) Order 2026 laid before Tynwald in...
Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Manx Care colleagues recognised at 2026 Care Awards

Colleagues from across Manx Care are celebrating after being recognised at the organisation's fourth annual Care Awards; a night dedicated to celebrating...
Monday, 16 March 2026

Public encouraged to record their organ donation decision for Daniel Boyde’s birthday

People are being encouraged to record their organ donation decision following Daniel Boyde’s birthday this weekend. Daniel passed away aged fifteen from a road...
Monday, 16 March 2026
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