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  1. Antibody tests show 2,500 may have had Covid-19published at 15:39 British Summer Time 20 July 2020

    Almost 4,000 tests were carried out as part of a government study to measure the spread of the virus.

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  2. Gas bills could fall under new agreementpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 20 July 2020

    A proposed new deal could see customers pay up to 12.6% less for natural gas, if Tynwald agrees.

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  3. Delay in return of support leaves mum exhaustedpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 20 July 2020

    Diane Torin says caring for her son without support since lockdown began has left her "on my knees".

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  4. Isle of Man border reopens to residentspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 20 July 2020

    Residents can now return to the island when they choose as lockdown restrictions are eased.

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  5. Railway reopening brings 'degree of normality'published at 16:58 British Summer Time 17 July 2020

    The restarting of the Isle of Man's heritage railways will create a "holiday feel", a minister says.

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  6. Tynwald to have 'thoughtful' debate on racismpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 17 July 2020

    Calls are made for Tynwald to hold a "reflective conversation" about racism on the island.

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  7. Manx government 'may underwrite air routes'published at 13:23 British Summer Time 17 July 2020

    The Isle of Man may "pick up the tab" to keep some air routes open, the chief minister says.

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  8. Domestic abuse project receives funding boostpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 16 July 2020

    An Isle of Man scheme aims to help domestic abuse victims "regain ownership of their lives".

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  9. House of Keys by-election to take place next monthpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 16 July 2020

    The contest to fill both vacant seats in the Douglas South constituency will be held on 27 August.

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  10. Regulations proposed to 'protect Manx waterways'published at 14:23 British Summer Time 15 July 2020

    The Manx government seeks public views on acceptable levels of pollutants in the island's waters.

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  11. Retiring MHK hits out at top civil servantspublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 14 July 2020

    Kate Costain says chief executives have "too much power" as she steps down from Manx politics.

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  12. Government position on teacher pay 'shameful'published at 17:46 British Summer Time 14 July 2020

    Four unions are left "shocked and frustrated" by the Manx government's approach to a pay dispute.

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  13. Pandemic sees 21% rise in domestic violencepublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 13 July 2020

    Incidents during the virus outbreak rise significantly, with demand for support services doubling.

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  14. 'Governing bodies should pull together'published at 10:30 British Summer Time 12 July 2020

    KMR Racing team boss Ryan Farquhar says motorcycle racing's governing bodies in Ireland should work in harmony for the future good of the sport.

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  15. TV licences free for island's over-75s until 2021published at 19:07 British Summer Time 10 July 2020

    Licences for over-75s on the Isle of Man will continue to be free "until the end of 2020", the BBC confirms.

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  16. Isle of Man air bridge has 'exceeded all expectations'published at 13:30 British Summer Time 10 July 2020

    Rebecca Thorn
    BBC News Online

    The number of bookings made for the 'air bridge' between Guernsey and the Isle of Man has "exceeded all expectations", Deputy Gavin St Pier has said.

    About 1,000 visitors from the Isle of Man are expected to come to the bailiwick under the joint government agreement.

    Deputy St Pier said the States was looking to develop further air bridges with other jurisdictions.

    He said conversations would be held with the Icelandic ambassador on Monday, and he had also written to the prime minister of the Faroe Islands.

    The States said any decision to establish a new air bridge would be dependent on "comparable transmission, border controls and robust testing and contact tracing capabilities".

  17. Manx mum calls for better dyslexia school supportpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 10 July 2020

    Julia Furner has asked for regular screening for children and support training for teachers.

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  18. Ulster GP survival, future stars and 'scary' TT speeds - Lougher on road racingpublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 10 July 2020

    Veteran racer and team owner Ian Lougher on the future of the Ulster GP, potential stars of the future and his amazement at the fastest speeds at the Isle of Man TT.

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  19. Isle of Man border to reopen to residentspublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 9 July 2020

    Manx residents will be able to travel freely from 20 July provided they self-isolate on return.

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  20. Isle of Man cuts VAT on food and attractions to 5%published at 16:43 British Summer Time 9 July 2020

    The 5% reduction is aimed at stimulating the hospitality sector in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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