Alex Blake

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Mum felt 'alone' on island after boy's diagnosisAlex BlakeBBCThe Davies family lives in Port ErinA family on the Isle of Man aims to raise awareness about a rare condition that causes their seven-year-old son to have a range of serious seizures at any given time. Lyidan Davies has Dravet Syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that affects one in 15,000 people in the UK. Alongside frequent, prolonged seizures, symptoms also include developmental delays and several other health issues.

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Image caption, Ole Skaar (left) and Erling Thomas Pettersen organised the trip from Norway to the racesAshlea Tracey & Alex BlakeTwo motorcycle fans from Norway, who hatched a "crazy idea after a couple of beers", have charted a ship for 145 fans to visit the Isle of Man TT. The MS Nordstjernen arrived in Manx waters on Monday after setting off from Bergen on Friday with enthusiasts from across the country onboard.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

TT fans marshal after being 'recruited' on ferryAlex BlakeBBCLee and Cindy Wilkerson said the TT festival was a bucket list eventA couple on a "bucket list" trip to the Isle of Man TT from their home in the United States said they ended up marshalling at the event after being "recruited" while on the ferry over. Lee and Cindy Wilkerson, from Florida, said they could not pass up the opportunity after speaking other volunteers on the crossing from Liverpool.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

TT fans not deterred as weather delays racingAlex BlakeBBCCiaran Donaghy has been coming to the races since 2015Isle of Man TT fans have not been put off the world famous motorcycling festival, despite action on the course facing several delays. It comes after the start of racing at the 2025 event was pushed back by two days to Monday. Wet roads on part of the 37.7-mile (61km) course have also been to blame for Tuesday's Supertwin and Superstock races being moved to the evening.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alex Blake

Hundreds of Manx patients affected by data errorAlex BlakePA MediaMore than 430 patients have had their home addresses updated incorrectlyMore than 430 patients on the Isle of Man have been subject to a data error resulting in their home addresses being changed to UK ones, Manx Care has said. The island's healthcare provider said NHS England had incorrectly recorded temporary UK residences as permanent addresses for island residents who were receiving treatment there.