The 233-year deal behind the Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool

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Lead Story

The 233-year deal behind the Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool

• More than 200 pages of newly released documents shed light on costs, restrictions and potential liabilities.
• A copy of the lease relating to the Liverpool ferry terminal has been released by the Manx government following a Freedom of Information request.
• But the retired businessman who submitted the FoI request believes serious questions remain over the long-term financial costs and liabilities associated with the facility.

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Around the Island · 16 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

IoM Today · Politics · 16:48

Election hopeful used voter details with view to forming personal relationship

• He was reprimanded by the Information Commissioner but argues data protection laws should not prevent people forming personal relationships.
• An election candidate has revealed he was reprimanded by the Island’s Information Commissioner for using the electoral register to contact a constituent with a view to forming a personal relationship.

Manx Radio · Business · 07:56

Stephen Keeley appointed Creamery MD

• He steps into the role after 27 years with the business.
• Isle of Man Creamery has announced its new managing director, in what it says marks the ’next chapter’ for the Island’s dairy farmers.
• Stephen Keeley steps into the role after 27 years with the business, having most recently served as finance director.

Manx Radio · Island News · 18:17

'Too early to tell' what caused fire

• Crews from across the Island ensured cover was available.
• The Island’s chief fire officer says it is still too early to say what caused the blaze at Castletown and Malew fire station, but insists local fire cover remains fully in place.
• Mark Christian said the fire, which broke out in the appliance room housing the vehicles, left one rescue appliance severely damaged beyond repair’ and a second awaiting full assessment.

3FM · Island News · 16:13

Full-up animal charity asking for public's help

• An Island animal charity is asking the public for help after reaching its full capacity.
• The ManxSPCA says its cattery and kennels are both currently full.
• It says many are pets adopted from adverts on social media, and says it has processes to make sure animals and families are perfect matches.

3FM · Culture · 12:27

TT course bounce for wallaby before bikes take over

• A woman's posted footage of a wallaby inspecting the TT course in the north of the Island!
• Grace Fielding shared her video of the sighting on Facebook.
• She says she was driving along the course near Ramsey when she spotted one of the Island’s bounciest residents hopping along.

IoM Today · Sport · 13:00

Isle of Man to host round of World Enduro Championship

• Ramsey Motor Cycle Club has been confirmed as the hosts of the three-day event that will welcome competitors from across the globe.
• The Isle of Man is to host a round of the FIM World Enduro Championship next summer, the first major international off-road event here for more than 20 years.
• Prime Stadium Events, promoters of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship, together with the FIM, confirmed the provisional calendar for the 2027 season on Tuesday.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:53

Pictures as Isle of Man students celebrate A-Level joy

• It’s really cool to see the students getting the results in the room where the majority of the work happened for them.
• Hundreds of students across the Isle of Man have been celebrating their A-level results, with provisional figures showing 99% achieved an A*-E pass or equivalent in Level 3 qualifications.
• Results released on Thursday, August 13, also show 80% of students across the island’s secondary schools achieved A*-C grades, while 51% secured A*-B.

Manx Radio · Law · 16:11

'Knives and sharp implements' left outside charity shops

• Fly tipping warning from police after instances outside Crossroads.
• Police have issued a warning after reports of donations being left outside of closed charity shops, including some containing knives and sharp implements.
• The Constabulary says, while many people may believe they are making a donation, items left outside opening hours can cause dangers and could be considered as fly tipping.

Manx Radio · Health · 11:28

Temporary ambulance station established at Castletown Coastguard Station

• Ambulance cover in the south to be maintained following station fire.
• Ambulance cover in the south of the Island will continue to be maintained in the coming days and weeks despite a large fire at Castletown and Malew Fire and Ambulance station.
• That’s the message from Manx Care which says it has established a temporary ambulance station at Castletown Coastguard Station.

Manx Radio · Island News · 11:32

Nearly £165k spent on AI subscriptions

• Over 3,400 licences have been bought since 2024.
• Cabinet Office has spent almost £165,000 on artificial intelligence subscriptions in the last two years.
• Figures have been released following a freedom of information request (No.

IoM Today · Island News · 15:33

People warned not to approach dead whale washed up on beach

• A minke whale carcass has washed up on an island beach, with people being warned to keep their distance and keep dogs away.
• A team from Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) is assessing the remains of the dead animal at Lynague and will take measurements and look for any obvious signs that could indicate the cause of death.
• Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch has confirmed the animal is a minke whale.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:00

Dawson records career-best finish in Ladies European Tour

• Her sister, Lea - another US college level golfer - was her caddy.
• Three straight birdies to close out the second-round helped Isle of Man professional golfer Ana Dawson deliver her highest ever Ladies European Tour in the PIF London Championship, held at the Centurion Club near London last week.
• Competing at the top level again, following a confidence-boosting top-five finish in her last event on the LET Access Tour, the Peel golfer carried this momentum from her dramatic finish to round two into the weekend.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:26

Thompson 'confident' in MGP/Classic TT adaptability

• Clerk of the Course says there's 'wriggle room' in the event of disruption.
• The Clerk of the Course for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT insists he’s ’confident’ both events can adapt in the event of any delays or enforced changes.
• In what is his 14th year in post, Gary Thompson will once again oversee race operations for both meetings, taking place from this Sunday (16 August) through until Friday, 28 August.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:15

Taking a look at Douglas past and present

• Second volume of photography book published.
• A new book is to explore the evolution of the Island’s capital through a series of historic and modern photographs.
• Released by Loaghtan Books, " Douglas Past and Present, Volume II" picks up where the successful first edition left off.

3FM · Island News · 08:06

TV designer's touch adds style to £1.75m Maughold home

• Fancy living in a house designed by a reality TV winner's studio?
• Primrose Lodge on Ramsey Road in Maughold has an interior designed by Roisin Quinn’s company - she won the BBC’s Interior Design Masters programme.
• The six bedroom property has gone on the market, advertised by Grays estate agents.

3FM · Island News · 07:55

Braddan launches new system for reporting housing repairs

• Braddan Parish Commissioners is launching a new housing repairs and maintenance system for its public sector tenants.
• The online system, called Fixflo, will allow tenants to report issues quickly and easily.
• The commissioners say it’s expected to improve response times and help eliminate unresolved problems.

Island Utility · Practical note