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  1. Chemical spill closes road for nine hourspublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 13 August 2020

    Three 1,000-litre containers of chemicals fell off a vehicle on Ballafletcher Road in Tromode.

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  2. Prom scheme 'value for money' despite overspendpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 12 August 2020

    An additional £750,000 will be funded through savings elsewhere at the Department of Infrastructure.

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  3. Traffic ban to 'boost trade' for quayside firmspublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    The government hopes the move to create more outdoor areas will boost bars and restaurants.

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  4. Island's master watchmakers honoured on stampspublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    The collection of six stamps features three watchmakers "inextricably linked" to the Isle of Man.

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  5. Inquest opens into death of TT course motorcyclistpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 11 August 2020

    Motorsport commentator Clive McNeil died when he crashed into an embankment, says the Manx coroner.

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  6. Rail buffs offer £9,000 to resume Snaefell servicepublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    The money is to help cover the cost of running the Snaefell Mountain Railway during its 125th year.

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  7. Flood aid for Laxey residents 'chicken feed'published at 15:21 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Some residents have still not returned to their homes in Laxey after last October's major flooding.

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  8. Brass bands pay tribute to IOM healthcare workerspublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 10 August 2020

    Six bands from across the island will stage a special performance at the Villa Marina on Sunday.

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  9. Manx swimmer Atkinson announces retirementpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 7 August 2020

    Commonwealth Games finalist and British champion Charlotte Atkinson announces her retirement.

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  10. Plans for £1.3m heritage trail project revealedpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 6 August 2020

    The plans will involve the refurbishment of a section of the island's former steam railway line.

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  11. No appeal on Laxey sewerage works decisionpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 6 August 2020

    The Laxey harbour sewerage plant plans were opposed due to the smell and risk of increased traffic.

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  12. Manx teachers vote to extend industrial actionpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 6 August 2020

    A pay dispute is continuing, two years after a recommended 3.5% rise was not implemented in full.

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  13. IOM and Guernsey reach temporary health agreementpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 5 August 2020

    The reciprocal agreement will last for the duration of the air bridge between the two islands.

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  14. Fertility services partially resume on Isle of Manpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 5 August 2020

    Couples undertaking IVF treatment can also travel to the UK after the reopening of the border.

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  15. Reciprocal health agreement with Isle of Manpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 5 August 2020

    Adam Durbin
    BBC News

    Guernsey has agreed a reciprocal health agreement "in principle" with the Isle of Man as part of the "air bridge" between the two islands, Deputy Heidi Soulsby confirmed.

    However, this still needs to be signed by both jurisdictions, which is expected to be done later this week or early next, she added.

    The agreement would enable free emergency care for those travelling between the two island.

    It will not include the cost of GPs, dentists or ambulances, apart from air ambulance transport to the UK if needed.

  16. Isle of Man considering similar border controls to Guernseypublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 5 August 2020

    Rebecca Thorn
    BBC News

    The Isle of Man is considering implementing similar border controls to those announced by the States of Guernsey on Wednesday, according to a senior Guernsey politician.

    Passengers arriving from specific countries into Guernsey will be allowed to self-isolate for seven rather than 14 days following a negative test result, Deputy Gavin St Pier announced.

    The island formed an air bridge with the Isle of Man in July, allowing people from both islands to travel freely between the two regions without the need to quarantine.

  17. Construction worker dies in scaffolding fallpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 4 August 2020

    An investigation is launched after the 56-year-old died during work at King William's College.

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  18. Manx Gaelic school comes under government controlpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 4 August 2020

    The change will bring more support to the island's only Gaelic school, helping the language "flourish".

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  19. Manx Covid-19 benefit payments halvedpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 3 August 2020

    Recipients of the coronavirus benefit will now receive £100 each week.

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  20. Isle of Man experiences wettest July in 33 yearspublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 3 August 2020

    Islanders endure their wettest July since 1987 and only once saw the mercury climb above 20C.

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