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Manannan returns to Douglas due to generator fault
The Isle of Man's fast craft has had to return to the island with the morning's subsequent sailing cancelled due to a technical fault, the ferry operator has confirmed. The 07:15 Manannan sailing set off for Liverpool but a control fault to one of the generators meant that it was deemed "not safe" to enter the port, the Steam Packet said. As there was also a risk the vessel would not be allowed to depart Liverpool if it was not rectified, it returned to Douglas, the firm confirmed. As a result the 07:15 and 11:15 sailings between the island and Liverpool have been cancelled, while the 15:00 crossings has been delayed by at least three hours. The firm said that passengers were being transferred to Manxman sailings while repairs were being carried out. Coach shuttles have been laid on between Heysham and Liverpool for foot passengers. Managing Director Brian Thomson apologised for the cancellations and the disruption caused. "We're working hard to get things back on track as soon as we can," he added. The firm said, as engineers were continuing to work on a fix for the technical issue, the 15:00 Manannan crossing was expected to depart at 18:00, with the evening return also pushed back. A further update is set to be issued at 16:30. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Related internet links Isle of Man Steam Packet - Sailing Status
BBC News
28-07-2025
- Automotive
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Recycling in Douglas at all time high, city council says
Recycling in the Isle of Man's capital is at an "all time high" resulting in the need for a larger refuse vehicle, the city council has said. The local authority in Douglas said there was a "significant rise" in the rate to 28% last year. A new "kerbsider" vehicle has replaced the council's refuse collection truck, and it is set to collect up to five different types of waste.A council spokesman said the rise in people taking up recycling reflected a "growing community-wide commitment to sustainability". The new vehicle, set to manage the rise in material collected "more efficiently", will also "help divert more waste from the Energy from Waste plant", he explained. Douglas Council moved refuse collections to once every two weeks in 2022, alongside a fortnightly kerbside collection authority reported in 2023 that the change to fortnightly meant recycling rates went from 5% to 20% - a figure that has now risen to 28%.Councillor Falk Horning said the new vehicle would help them to "better service the community's increasing recycling efforts".He said it was a "vital step in our ongoing mission to reduce residual waste, lower disposal costs and capture more valuable materials that can be recycled".The new vehicle, already in operation in the council's fleet, is expected to "make a noticeable impact", he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Everything you need to know about the Southern Agricultural Show
Thousands of people are set to gather this weekend for an event designed to celebrate the Isle of Man's agricultural annual Southern District Agricultural Show will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla. Show secretary Zoe Hampton said the event, which was first held in 1914, represents an "opportunity for people to get together and have new experiences". What time will it open? The show will open at 09:30 BST on Saturday and go on until 18:00 BST on both days, with exhibitors expected to arrive each day by 09: grand parade at 16:00 will see the judging of the show's supreme champion. What activities will be available? As well as livestock shows, the annual event features local produce and trade stands, a tractor and vintage car parade, dog agility, show jumping, zumba and yoga music, sheep shearing, lawnmower parades and dance displays will also Hampton said the number of people involved in the show was "phenomenal".She added: "We want to give people the opportunity to have a go at these things, have fun and have a laugh." Visitors can also be tempted by local food stands, view arts and crafts on display, and witness stock judging."A lot of people don't realise there are all these locally made products on the Isle of Man," Ms Hampton said. The two annual agricultural shows, along with the Manx food and drink festival which was scrapped last year, were "very important" to local producers, she Hampton said the Southern Show helps to educate children about where food comes from, as well as raising awareness about the importance of the agricultural industry. Parking and tickets? Access to the car park is only available on the main A5 Douglas-to-Castletown stewards will direct members of the public where to year, the event attracted 15,000 people over the two days. Tickets are available online or at the event entrance. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Teenager in court charged with murdering boy, 14
A 14-year old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of another teenager on the Isle of Man. Christopher McBurnie, 14, died following an incident in the Close Drean area of Ramsey on Thursday afternoon. The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, appeared at Douglas Courthouse via live link. He has been remanded in custody and will next appear in court next on Wednesday. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Isle of Man Courts of Justice
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
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Sunday's TT qualifying underway after delay
Sunday's qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT was delayed after rain showers in the east of the island. The race schedule for the event, which had been due to begin on Saturday, was pushed back to Monday after a series of weather disruptions during the opening week. Advertisement Organisers announced Sunday's road closures would be used for additional qualifying after poor visibility on the mountain section of the course brought Saturday's action to a halt. But the latest session was also hit by poor conditions on parts of the 37.7-mile (61km) TT course, with the start time pushed back to 14:30 BST while an inspection took place. Sunday's revised schedule 14:30 - Sidecar 15:35 - Superbike and Superstock 16:15 - Supersport and Supertwin Roads around the course are due to open no later than 18:30. This year's event started on 26 May and is due to continue until 7 June. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. More on this story Related internet links
