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"The Island is letting itself down"
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (728+ words) Monday, 1 June 2026 06: 25 Tourist doesn't believe the Raad ny Foillan is being looked after well enough The Isle of Man is 'letting itself down' over the condition of one of its most iconic footpaths. That's according to a visitor who came…...
DEFA 'recognises the need to review and modernise' wildlife legislation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) Wednesday, 6 May 2026 10: 43 Department points to areas of progress following Manx Nature Alliance criticism The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it recognises the need to review and modernise the Island's wildlife laws. It follows criticism from a collective known…...
Nothing to fear from Conservation Area status says heritage campaigner
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) Monday, 16 February 2026 06: 42 It just means greater care is taken with planning" A heritage campaigner says there's nothing to fear from an area being granted Conservation Area status. Charles Guard is reacting to a public consultation which has opened on proposals…...
Get your binoculars out for the Big Farmland Bird Count
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (240+ words) Friday, 30 January 2026 06: 19 Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group gears up for this year's initiative Next month farmers across the Isle of Man are being encouraged to take part in the annual'Big Farmland Bird Count. The initiative, taking place from 6-22 February, encourages…...
Isle of Man Splash In photography competition celebrates marine life and local talent
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Sunday, 11 January 2026 06: 30 Divers and snorkellers recognised across six categories The 2025 contest, organised by Discover Diving, attracted submissions from snorkellers and divers across the Island, alongside a new worldwide category introduced this year. Images were judged across six categories: Worldwide, Any…...
New male red panda coming to the Curraghs Wildlife Park
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (114+ words) Saturday, 27 December 2025 10: 48 It'll be first male there since Kush died in 2021 It's hoped a new male red panda will be joining the Curraghs Wildlife Park early in 2026. There have only been females at the Sulby facility since Kush died in…...
Manx Care CEO says Martin Ward relocation won't have 'knock-on pressures"
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) Friday, 10 October 2025 14: 41 Closure due for 'around four weeks' to allow for works following a pest control issue Manx Care is not anticipating any additional knock-on pressures at Nobles Hospital from the temporary transfer of patients from Ramsey Cottage Hospital's Martin…...