Travel, Traffic and Motoring News

Promoter Selected for TT and Classic TT

The Department of Economic Development (DED) is to seek the approval of Tynwald to appoint events company Vision Nine as the promoter of the TT and Classic TT...
Monday, 21 March 2016

Ballure Bridge recognised for engineering excellence

The £1.2million refurbishment of Ballure Bridge on the Manx Electric Railways has received a second award.  It has now won the Medium Project of the Year...
Tuesday, 1 March 2016

New single-part driving licence to be introduced

The Department of Infrastructure has announced that it is introducing a single-part driving licence in the Isle of Man. The new system will replace the...
Monday, 15 February 2016

Isle of Man reports seventh consecutive year of increased leisure visitors

The Department of Economic Development has responded to the latest Isle of Man passenger survey which revealed a 6.5% increase in leisure visitors to the Island...
Friday, 5 February 2016

Minister welcomes public debate on border identity checks

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK has welcomed the public debate generated by the Department’s consultation on the principle of introducing border...
Friday, 29 January 2016

Isle of Man Railways models on sale

Detailed scale models of loco No. 12 Hutchinson and tramcar 21 have been unveiled by Isle of Man Railways.  The 1:76 scale exclusive collectibles are the...
Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Go social with bus vannin

Bus vannin has launched a dedicated Facebook page to give customers greater access to service information.  Alf Lloyd, Head of Operations, said: ‘Our...
Friday, 25 September 2015

Major highway improvement scheme to start in Ramsey

A major highway redevelopment scheme will start next week to enhance a section of road in Ramsey and ensure it is capable of meeting traffic requirements for...
Monday, 7 September 2015

Initiative aimed at boosting local economy

An initiative aimed at boosting the Isle of Man’s night-time economy will be trialled during this year’s Festival of Motorcycling. North Quay in Douglas will...
Thursday, 20 August 2015

Reminder on the importance of travel insurance

The public are being reminded of the importance of adequate insurance when travelling off-Island, with the Department of Health and Social Care using the...
Monday, 27 July 2015