Plans to remove £10k benefit from self-employed
Self-employed people will not be eligible to claim Employed Person’s Allowance under Treasury plans.
Litter at school campus branded ‘utter shambles’
Beach Buddies say rubbish around an Onchan school show a need for more education about littering.
Parish Walk veterans praise ‘addictive’ event
Parish Walk veterans have been describing the 85-mile challenge’s appeal ahead of the 2025 event.
Veteran’s hand crank challenge to ‘inspire others’
Mike Ryan says he took on challenge as doing the Parish Walk in a wheelchair would be “impossible”.
Stowaway cat’s 400-mile trip after climbing into van
The cat, called Dusty, travelled over land and sea from the Isle of Man to Tavistock in Devon.
Rolling road closures for 85-mile Parish Walk
Motorists are warned to expect disruption on some routes as 1,100 people take on the annual walk.
‘Brain fog’ after NW200 crash was worrying – Coward
Road racer Jamie Coward says he believes he “got away lightly” after crashing at last month’s North West 200 but adds that persistent “brain fog” was a concern.
By-elections confirmed for two local authorities
Contests will be held in Port Erin and Ramsey but Ballaugh and Jurby must re-advertise vacancies.
Police pals tackle cycle ride in memory of colleague
Two friends cycled from Cheshire to Ballaugh, swapping to exercise bikes during the ferry crossing.
Dentist returns to premises after fire forced move
Appointments return to the Port Erin Dental Surgery 11 months after it was damaged by fire.