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  1. Tynwald backs 20mph speed limit planpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    The speed limit in built-up areas on the Isle of Man could be lowered after members backed the move.

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  2. Isle of Man air bridge with Guernsey suspendedpublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    Flights between the Isle of Man and Guernsey are stopped after a cluster of seven coronavirus cases.

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  3. Quality of lockdown lessons divides parent opinionpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    A survey finds almost half of Isle of Man parents were unhappy with the provision of online education.

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  4. Isle of Man air bridge suspendedpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 23 October 2020

    The Isle of Man air bridge has been suspended by the Manx government after the cluster of recent cases in Guernsey.

    Chairman of the Civil Contingencies Authority Peter Ferbrache said he had spoken to the chief minister of the Isle of Man earlier, who confirmed the suspension.

    He reassured islanders currently on the other island "do not need to panic", as they would be able to return as normal.

  5. Manx housing plan on hold amid raft of concernspublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    The government wants to build at least 1,500 new homes in the east of the Isle of Man by 2026.

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  6. Urban regeneration scheme receives £1m boostpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    It is hoped the money will help businesses and other projects bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

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  7. Politicians shelve vote on Tynwald pay shake-uppublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 22 October 2020

    A report recommending a "cost neutral" shake-up of pay for Isle of Man politicians splits opinion.

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  8. New gas deal could cut bills and offer refundspublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 21 October 2020

    Manx Gas customers could see bills cut by 13.7% under new terms proposed by the company.

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  9. Manx education review 'a catalyst for change'published at 17:34 British Summer Time 21 October 2020

    Everyone involved in schools "must do better" for the Isle of Man's children, the education minister says.

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  10. UK body reviewing Manx police 'a retrograde step'published at 17:00 British Summer Time 21 October 2020

    The "UK model of policing" was not one the Isle of Man "would want to emulate", the speaker says.

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  11. Border force 'could help cut Isle of Man crime'published at 15:31 British Summer Time 21 October 2020

    Identification checks on new arrivals could help to tackle a rise in drug crime, a minister says.

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  12. Urgent off-island medical care contingency plannedpublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 20 October 2020

    The health minister says plans are in place in case north-west England hospitals are overwhelmed.

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  13. Man jailed for going to McDonald's in Covid breachpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 20 October 2020

    Jake Waring, 20, admitted visiting the fast food restaurant two days after arriving on the Isle of Man.

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  14. Island faces 'increasing threat' from drug crimepublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 19 October 2020

    The Isle of Man's chief constable warns that a rise in violent crime is "directly linked" to drugs.

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  15. New CT scanners 'massive boost' for Manx hospitalpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 16 October 2020

    The machines could reduce the need for Isle of Man patients to travel to the UK for a diagnosis.

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  16. Manx Electric Railway sign to be dismantledpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 16 October 2020

    The landmark will be taken down next week after its frame became corroded.

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  17. Desert Rat's birthday reunion with WW2 vehiclepublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 15 October 2020

    Veteran Hector Duff comes face to face with the war vehicle he once drove in a 101st birthday surprise.

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  18. 'Remarkable' photographer Chris Killip diespublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 14 October 2020

    The photographer, renowned for capturing disappearing ways of life, dies aged 74.

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  19. Two from same household test positive for Covid-19published at 17:08 British Summer Time 14 October 2020

    The pair recently returned from a trip and were self-isolating when they were diagnosed, the government says.

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  20. Ramsey's expansion plans questioned by neighbourpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 14 October 2020

    The Isle of Man town has proposed the first expansion of its boundaries since 1992.

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