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Two islanders take part in six-nation ploughing match for charity

4 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton

Francis Garnett-Ore and Dave Corrin taking part in the ploughing match in Doncaster (N/A)Two islanders have recently taken part in a six-nation ploughing match held in Doncaster. Francis Garnett-Ore and Dave Corrin both represented the Isle of Man and ploughed in the vintage hydraulic class with their Massey Ferguson tractors. Francis finished in fifth place overall with a score of 385, while Dave finished eighth with a score of 361.
Cafe's progress on move to new location despite town centre challenges

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Tom Curphey

Gourmet Shakes N Snacks is moving from Castle Street to Windsor Road as owner Tim Brogan cites dwindling footfall in Douglas high street (Media Isle of Man )A popular Douglas cafe and dessert spot is on track to open its new premises in early July, following a decision to relocate due to falling footfall and rising costs. Tim Brogan, owner of Gourmet Shakes, earlier this year announced he would be moving the business from Castle Street to Windsor Road after TT 2025.
69% success rate for quitting smoking in island over past year

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton

A record number of smokers have become smoke free since April 2024, thanks to support from Public Health Isle of Man’s ‘Stop Smoking Service’. On average, 18 people per month have successfully quit smoking during the past year. Between April 1 2024 and March 31 2025, 215 out of 314 clients who set a quit date successfully stopped smoking. This is a 69% success rate for the service.
The best pictures as the Isle of Man marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan at Douglas War Memorial (Isle of Man Government)The Isle of Man marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a number of different events and memorials across the island on Thursday. The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan led two acts of remembrance earlier to mark the anniversary, firstly laying a wreath at the war memorial in Government Office at 11.30am where he was joined by Ministers and Members of Tynwald.
The new AI-driven startup that is now an Innovation Challenge finalist

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton

Martin Kaprockyj (left) with his business partner Michael Fitzgerald (N/A)‘Big Bower’ has been put together by island businessmen Martin Kaprockyj and Michael Fitzgerald, with the aim of the start-up being to ‘streamline’ the sales cycle for supplement-based products. The AI platform looks to help turn a product idea into a fully developed and shelf-ready product - matched with the right manufacturer and ready to order under their own brand.
Isle of Man Wetherspoon opening hours confirmed days ahead of launch

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Tom Curphey

The opening hours of the Isle of Man’s first Wetherspoon pub have been confirmed, just days before venue’s official opening. Back in April Isle of Man Today exclusively broke the news that the cut-price pub chain would take over the premises occupied by the 1886 Bar and Grill on Regent Street in Douglas. The Conister Arms will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 14, marking the debut of the budget pub giant on Manx soil.
Isle of Man Airsoft Club to hold tribute event for Manxman killed in Ukraine

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Tom Curphey

A special tribute event is being organised by the Isle of Man Airsoft Club in memory of Peel man Chris Garrett (Manx Airsoft Club)A special tribute event is being organised by the Isle of Man Airsoft Club in memory of Peel man Chris Garrett, who tragically died in Ukraine this week while carrying out bomb disposal work.
New landmark will welcome visitors to the island's gateway

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Adrian Darbyshire

Giant illuminated Three Legs of Man takes shape at Peveril Island (Media IoM)A new landmark is set to tower over the gateway to Douglas promenade. This tall steel structure is being installed on the roundabout outside the Sea Terminal - and has left motorists wondering what it could be. Douglas City Council has confirmed it’s a giant illuminated Three Legs of Man which it is installing as part of its lighting scheme for the Promenade.
Cregneash bus service review a ‘beacon of light for residents'

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Emma Draper

Cregneash (Manx National Heritage)An Arbory and Rushen Commissioner said there is some ‘optimism’ about the Cregneash bus route being reinstated. Jane Glover believes there’s a ‘considerable swell’ of people, not just residents in the south of the island, that would like the bus to return. The route was discontinued from service after it was deemed not financially viable last summer, but the Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood has said her department will be looking at other options.
Estimated £100m would need to be spent to meet Isle of Man's net zero target

6 days ago | iomtoday.co.im | Adrian Darbyshire

The subsea interconnector and supporting communications fibre optic cable were brought ashore at Port Skillion in the year 2000 (Manx Utilities)An estimated £100m will need to be spent on a new power interconnector between the Isle of Man and the UK if the island is to meet its net zero ambitions, according to the Treasury Minister. The government’s target is to ensure 75% of the island’s electricity is generated from renewable sources by 2035 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.