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  1. VAT cut for IOM food and leisure sectors extendedpublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 25 September 2020

    A 5% rate will remain in place on the Isle of Man until 31 March next year, the government says.

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  2. Woman jailed for fuel stop on return to islandpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 24 September 2020

    Amie Murphy, 36, admitted failing to go straight home after returning to the Isle of Man by ferry.

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  3. 'Cracked relationship' led to teacher pay disputepublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 23 September 2020

    The relationship between teachers and the education department "must be repaired", a report says.

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  4. Charity's decision over courthouse plans 'a blow'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 23 September 2020

    The abandonment of plans to develop the Ramsey building is "disappointing", a commissioner says.

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  5. Isle of Man 'can cope' with second Covid surgepublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 22 September 2020

    The Isle of Man's hospital is ready to deal with a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, a minister says.

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  6. Price of pint of Manx milk to increase by 5ppublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 22 September 2020

    A price rise, which was postponed in May due to coronavirus, will come into effect on 1 October.

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  7. One new coronavirus case on Isle of Manpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 21 September 2020

    The returning resident is self-isolating at home following a visit to the UK, the government says.

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  8. Thousands flock to Manx food and drink festivalpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 21 September 2020

    More than 16,000 people attended the two-day event, up 6,000 on the previous highest attendance.

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  9. Judge's warning over 'ridiculous' cannabis importspublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 21 September 2020

    Those who try to receive cannabis through the post should expect to be jailed, a deemster says.

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  10. Protest held against bank branch closurespublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 18 September 2020

    Campaigners say Isle of Man Bank is "letting down" elderly customers by closing two branches.

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  11. Cardiac arrest swimmer, 81, thanks 'guardians'published at 16:29 British Summer Time 18 September 2020

    Roy Higgins was pulled out of the water after having a cardiac arrest in a Manx swimming pool.

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  12. Proposed Manx adoption law 'will reduce delays'published at 11:42 British Summer Time 18 September 2020

    A new adoption bill, which will replace the current law, is a "much-needed update", a minister says.

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  13. Two seriously injured in Douglas parkpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 17 September 2020

    Investigations are continuing into a "disturbance" at Woodbourne Square Park, Manx police say.

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  14. Isle of Man speed camera trial being consideredpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 17 September 2020

    Fixed cameras could be used where they would have a "meaningful benefit" to safety, a minister says.

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  15. Benefits worker jailed for Covid-19 payments fraudpublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 16 September 2020

    Michelle Burt used a fake NI number to claim money meant for those who could not work in the lockdown.

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  16. Flap gate work to close marina for three weekspublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 15 September 2020

    Boats in the inner harbour will be unable to access the Irish Sea during the works in October.

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  17. Heritage railway services extended due to demandpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    The steam and electric railways will operate into October but the Snaefell service will remain shut.

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  18. Campaigner claims prom light removal is vandalismpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    A petitioner accuses Douglas Council of damaging the heritage of the Isle of Man’s capital.

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  19. Two new coronavirus cases confirmed on Isle of Manpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Both patients are self-isolating and the risk to the community is "low", the chief minister says.

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  20. Manx captain wants more Guernsey gamespublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    FC Isle of Man captain Frank Jones wants more games between the new Manx football club and Guernsey FC.

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