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  1. Horse tram track delay branded 'utter shambles'published at 18:51 British Summer Time 13 May 2020

    The historic trams may not run the full length of Douglas seafront until 2023, the government says.

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  2. Promenade sea defences plan approved after appealpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 13 May 2020

    The controversial project has finally been given the go-ahead despite concerns about the sea view.

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  3. Party host who had drugs posted to island jailedpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 12 May 2020

    A man who hosted a party during the coronavirus lockdown and had cannabis posted to him is jailed.

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  4. Returning residents 'may quarantine at home'published at 19:16 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Those isolating at home must stay indoors for a full 14 days except to use their own private garden.

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  5. Bank holiday rescheduled following outcrypublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Government admits 'poor communication' after public anger over the scrapping of the 12 June holiday.

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  6. Manx care home residents relocated for own safetypublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 9 May 2020

    Residents at a care home on the Isle of Man where 19 have died will be moved to new facilities.

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  7. New prisoners confined to cells for two weekspublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 8 May 2020

    New inmates at Isle of Man Prison are being isolated for 14 days during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  8. Isle of Man pauses to mark VE Daypublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 8 May 2020

    A two-minute silence marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.

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  9. Further easing of lockdown measures on Isle of Manpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 7 May 2020

    More shops could be allowed to reopen to the public later this month, the chief minister says.

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  10. World War Two mystery solved after wreck discoverypublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 6 May 2020

    A landing craft has been found more than 100 miles from where the Admiralty thought it had sunk.

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  11. Returning residents 'could self-isolate at home'published at 16:00 British Summer Time 6 May 2020

    People returning from abroad may no longer be placed in quarantine to protect the island from coronavirus.

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  12. Man jailed for trying to spit at police officerspublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 5 May 2020

    George MacLaren, 33, admitted resisting arrest and breaching the island's lockdown rules.

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  13. Isle of Man coronavirus death toll rises to 23published at 15:22 British Summer Time 5 May 2020

    Another patient has died at Noble's Hospital after contracting coronavirus, the health minister says.

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  14. More than half of islanders 'struggling' under lockdownpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 4 May 2020

    Rebecca Thorn
    BBC News Online

    Graphic showing proportion of people satisfied with their lifeImage source, Island Global Research

    More than half of 1,528 respondents from Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man say they are "struggling" during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey says.

    Island Global Research found that 54% of people rated their quality of life between five and seven under lockdown measures.

    Of those surveyed, 19% said they were "suffering" and rated their quality of life less than five out of 10.

    Those most likely to include themselves in this group were under 65s, the self-employed or furloughed, those with children, and people who either rent privately or have a mortgage.

    However, 27% of respondents said they were "thriving" under the 'Stay at Home' campaign.

    Over 65s accounted for 34% of those who said they were doing well.

    Gardening, learning new languages, and baking were amongst the activities respondents said they had picked up during the pandemic.

    In addition 68% of people said they are helping people outside of their household.

    Helplines for each island can be found below:

    Jersey: 01534 445566

    Guernsey: 01481 717118

    Isle of Man: 01624 282262

  15. Island tax return deadline extended amid pandemicpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 4 May 2020

    The deadline to submit returns has been pushed back until 6 November after a delay in issuing forms.

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  16. Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix cancelledpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 4 May 2020

    Coronavirus restrictions on the Isle of Man force the cancellation of the two road races.

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  17. Coronavirus deaths in Manx care home rises to 19published at 17:43 British Summer Time 1 May 2020

    Another resident dies and two more positive cases connected to Abbotswood Nursing Home are confirmed.

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  18. UK Covid-19 cases are the 'biggest threat' to IOMpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 1 May 2020

    Efforts to repatriate Manx residents have not been "perfect' but are necessary, says chief minister.

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  19. Promenade work to resume amid coronavirus pandemicpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 1 May 2020

    The scheme, which was 10 months behind schedule, is now expected to be completed by Easter 2021.

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  20. Homeless to pay £200 a week for virus hotel schemepublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 30 April 2020

    Those using the scheme will have to pay £192.25 a week or have it deducted from benefits.

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