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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.

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Church 'TT Teas' captures 'spirit' of race festivalAshlea TraceyTakeshi YamashitaFiona Collier (centre of bottom row) said the team run on 'adrenaline and cake'The tradition of churches opening up their doors to offer drinks and snacks during the Isle of Man TT represents "the spirit" of the event, organisers have said. The institution of "TT Teas" sees churches around the island open up their halls and gardens for spectators to enjoy tea, cake and pies during the races.

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TT campers warned as gale force winds forecastedAshlea TraceyBBCA yellow weather warning has been issued by Ronaldsway Met OfficeA warning has been issued to TT campers on the Isle of Man to secure tents and equipment after a forecast of gale force winds. A yellow weather warning has been issued by Ronaldsway Met Office for stormy weather between 21:00 BST until 04:00 BST on Tuesday.

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Drugs and criminal cash worth £1m seized since JulyAshlea TraceyBBCThe seizures of drugs ranged from those with the estimated value of £100 to £220,000Criminal cash and drugs worth more than £1m have been seized at ports on the Isle of Man since July 2024, the government has confirmed. About £150,000 in cash and more than £880,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine, have been intercepted during the period along with some instances of steroids or prescription drugs.

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Campsite pays tribute to 'favourite' TT stalwartAshlea TraceyBBCPeter Quayle and his family have displayed a sidecar at their campsite to honour TT fan Graeme CrateThe owners of a campsite on the Isle of Man have paid tribute to their "favourite" TT visitor by displaying the bike he rode on and pitching his tent in the same spot. Graeme Crate, who died in January aged 88, had stayed at the Glen Lough campsite in Union Mills for 45 years.