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BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Roundabout work to cause six months of disruption near airport
People have been warned of at least six months of disruption to traffic flow on the main road to the airport during work to replace a junction at Balthane will link a bypass road constructed as part of a new 282-home housing estate by Dandara with the 15 in Minister Michelle Haywood confirmed a one-way system would be in place during the scheme, which would includes drainage improvements, when work starts in early will see motorists to travel north towards Douglas, with those heading south diverted via the roundabout near the Whitestone Public House. The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) previously said the new roundabout was "designed to improve traffic flow through the southern corridor, particularly around Balthane Industrial Estate and Ronaldsway Airport". 'Entire win' Haywood told the Local Democracy Reporting Service it was a "major project" that was "going to cause disruption".She said the scheme had now been designed, and presented to the public, and the department had anticipated it would take "somewhere between six and nine months" to complete but they "were hoping it would be nearer to six".The minister said there were also "known issues over flooding" in the area, so work to "correct that drainage problem underneath" would take place at the same time to "create something that's fit for the future".Haywood said the completed scheme would be an "entire win for the people of Ballasalla village" as they would no longer see heavy vehicles travelling through its centre to access the industrial also confirmed the DOI had "a specialist looking at the best option for treating coal tar waste in the existing roundabout".But added it was set to be "used as a replacement for aggregate under the bypass road", following the ring fencing of further funding after the discovery of the hazardous substance. 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
27-06-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Man: Hundreds attend funeral for 14-year-old stab victim
Hundreds of people have attended a funeral service to celebrate the life of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to McBurnie, of Castletown, died in Ramsey on 29 Abbey Church in Ballasalla was packed with family and friends as the cortege arrived with a horse and carriage. Some mourners paid their respects from outside as there was not enough room. Words from Christopher's mother Rebecca Parker were read during the service, in which she said: "He wasn't just my son, he was my best friend, my heart, my whole world." She said: "Christopher filled our lives with laughter, love, and energy."There's a hole in my life now that nothing can ever fill." Ms Parker added: "But I know how lucky I was to have had him - to have loved him and to have been loved by him."Christopher, you were light, laughter, and love. You are forever 14, and forever in our hearts." Some mourners dressed in red and white to reflect Christopher's love of Liverpool Football Club. He was described as "football mad" and had played for Colby service was followed by a private ceremony for Christopher's close family. The teenager died following an incident in the Close Drean area of was found collapsed in the area shortly after 15:30 BST on 29 May and was pronounced dead at the scene, Isle of Man Constabulary said.A 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with his murder. He will next appear in court on 2 July. 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
15-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Southern Isle of Man GP appointments suspended for training
Afternoon routine GP appointments have been suspended at three practices as doctors attend training consultations will be available between 12:30 and 18:00 BST at the Isle of Man's Ballasalla, Castletown and Southern training was previously scheduled for early April, but had to be rescheduled due to "unforeseen circumstances".Manx Care said anyone who needed a doctor urgently should ring their surgery to speak to an on-call GP, or dial 999 in an emergency. However the practices would remain open to make future routine appointments, request test results or order repeat healthcare provider said the Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) will also operate as usual from 18: medical services available include the minor injuries and illnesses unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital, the minor ailments scheme run by community pharmacies and Specsavers' minor eye conditions Care encouraged residents to "choose well" during the period and "attend the health and care setting that is appropriate for their condition". 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.
