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Department for Enterprise confirms extended scheme of support for Tourism and Travel sector
The Department for Enterprise and Isle of Man Treasury have announced that they will be providing access to a range of financial support schemes and Government...
Monday, 30 November 2020
2021 TT Races cancellation: FAQs
As a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Isle of Man Government has taken the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Isle of Man TT Races.
We...
Monday, 30 November 2020
Tynwald backs funds to complete flumes
Tynwald has agreed to support the extra funding needed to complete a multi-million pound revamp of the swimming pools and water slides at the National Sports...
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Lantern walk to mark International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
A unique event to celebrate 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will take place this...
Monday, 19 October 2020
Glamping plan for South Barrule plantation
Plans to build a visitor centre and glamping pods in one of the Island’s most popular woodlands have been unveiled.
South Barrule plantation, near Foxdale,...
Friday, 9 October 2020
Christmas panto will go ahead at Gaiety Theatre
The Christmas pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre will go ahead this year despite the global pandemic.
The decision comes after UK-based Shone Productions, who...
Monday, 28 September 2020
Food & Drink Festival smashes visitor record
More than 16,000 people visited the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival at the weekend, smashing the previous attendance record by nearly 6,000.
The two-day...
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Summerhill Glen river pollution kills more than 140 fish
The public are being asked to take extra care what they put down their drains after a pollution incident killed more than 140 fish.
The Isle of Man Government...
Monday, 21 September 2020
Swimmer thanks lifeguards and paramedics who saved his life
A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming at the National Sports Centre (NSC) has returned to the pool to thank the lifeguards and paramedics who...
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Local bands to perform free gigs to encourage new audiences
Three local bands have been given the opportunity to perform at the Isle of Man’s largest entertainment venue as part of a project to encourage more people to...
Wednesday, 9 September 2020