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Sep 16, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Alex Blake

    Onchan residents cite traffic, tourism, and economy as key issues (opens the original)

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    Residents and business owners in Onchan have said traffic, tourism and the cost of living are among their key concerns ahead of the 2026 House of Keys election. The constituency has the second largest population on the Isle of Man after Douglas, and sits along the east coast. Sally Hellwich, who runs a family travel business, has lived in Onchan for 30 years. She said she had 'lived, worked, and breathed Onchan" and was "sad" no candidates had considered tourism as a priority. She said: "I truly

  2. Article · Aug 14, 2026 · Alex Blake

    Is Isle of Man's £173,000 influencer spending value for money? (opens the original)

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    The revelation that £173,000 has been spent by the Isle of Man Government on bringing influencers to the island has sparked debate over whether it provides value for money. The amount spent by Visit Isle of Man using social media stars to promote the island over the last five years was disclosed in response to a Freedom of Information request. The tourism agency says influencers might be able to reach audiences that traditional marketing campaigns cannot. But a former councillor, himself digital

  3. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Alex Blake

    Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse spectacular (opens the original)

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    People on the Isle of Man are set to enjoy one of the best vantage points in the British Isles to witness Wednesday's solar eclipse, with the moon expected to cover about 93% of the sun at its peak. The island is particularly well placed to see the partial eclipse, sitting just outside the path of totality, making it one of the best places in the British Isles to see it. The event is unique in the solar system because the moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, but 400 times closer to it, making

  4. Article · Jul 24, 2026 · Alex Blake

    Katie Hopkins' stage appearance prompts theatre show content debate (opens the original)

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    A performance by right wing commentator Katie Hopkins has triggered a political and cultural row on the Isle of Man, raising questions about free speech, public values and how government‑owned venues decide which events to host. Hopkins, who first entered the public eye as a contestant on the BBC's The Apprentice in 2007, performed her show Free Range at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday night. The issue began after Bradley Chambers, who holds a community position as poet and storyteller known as t

  5. Article · Jul 11, 2026 · Alex Blake

    New research into basking shark behaviour around Isle of Man (opens the original)

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    Researchers are hoping to build a clearer picture of how endangered basking sharks use and behave in Manx waters, as sightings of the species have risen this year. The Manx Shark Foundation has been created by shark scientist Gemma Scotts and fisheries officer Tom Morgan. Morgan said that while recent basking shark sightings have been encouraging, there was still a lot to learn about the animals and what influenced where they went. Following several quiet years for sightings, he said: "We need t

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