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BBC News
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Enforcement notices put on 'abandoned' cars at Douglas store
Owners cars "abandoned" in a supermarket carpark have been warned that they will be removed if not picked up within two Department of Infrastructure (DOI) parking team has placed fixed notices on about a dozen vehicles in the car park of the Tesco store on Lake Road, Douglas, after receiving complaints. Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood said the department has "a duty to deal with vehicles that are illegally parked, especially seemingly abandoned in car parks". The DOI has the power to remove vehicles on any land on the Isle of Man, she said."We urge vehicle owners to park legally and responsibly so they don't inconvenience either residents or impact on businesses," she 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
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Views sought on 20mph speed limit plan across Isle of Man's north
Residents living in the north of the Isle of Man are being asked for their views about plans to bring in 20mph (32mk/h) speed limits in some built-up is part of a wider consultation exercise being carried out by the Department of Infrastructure across the island which could see the lower speed limit being introduced in some residential living in Maughold and Ramsey, as well as Andreas and Kirk Michael and surrounding areas, can have their say until 1 maps are available to view online, and feedback is being sought on which roads should have a 20mph limit. In May, Tynwald approved the DoI's implementation plan for the scheme, which outlined that it would undertake increased public involvement, and how the project would be installed over the next 18 near schools, hospitals and care homes, along with places with an increased probability of vulnerable people, would be prioritised under the scheme, Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood has previously can leave feedback by selecting the road they wish to comment on through am online portal detailing the can also be sent by email to the traffic regulation order consideration of feedback, new speed limits are set to be installed in the with Douglas and Onchan residents closed on Friday, and implementation of new speed limits will get under way shortly. 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
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Isle of Man online duplicate driving licence service to go live
Drivers will be able to renew or apply for a duplicate driving licence online from next week on the Isle of to be available from 8 July, the Department of Infrastructure said it was the "first step" towards "streamlining services through digitalisation".Motorists will also be able to apply for full and provisional driving licences, and change their personal details, from the autumn, it those with medical conditions that could affect their fitness to drive should continue to apply for a duplicate or renewal licence in person at the island's Vehicle Test Centre. Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood previously said the project, which includes further changes planned for 2026, would "bring huge improvements for the island's motorists in terms of convenience and saving time".The modernisation of the services was in line with a government plan that aims to deliver £50 million of savings over five years "through the digitalisation and automation of inefficient processes", the department and licensing services are set to continue at the test centre in Braddan as well as Isle of Man Post Office branches while the transition takes place. 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
Bus services to Manx beauty spot reinstated in new route
Bus services to a beauty spot on the Isle of Man are set to be restored as part of a new route linking the west and south of the Vannin is launching the 8S route, which is expected to run every day, year-round, from Peel to The Sound via Cregneash from 21 July, subject to approval by the Road Transport Licensing government said the decision to introduce the service was taken to "meet passenger requirements" and would "fill a gap in bus services" identified in consultation responses to a recent bus service follows the government's decision to scrap a seasonal service to Cregneash last year after being deemed not financially viable. A subsequent backlash, including the decision being dubbed "short-sighted" by Arbory and Rushen commissioners, led to Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood committing to review the is set to serve Peel, Foxdale, the airport, Castletown, Port Erin, Port St Mary and The government said the route would be reviewed once in place and might change based on the passenger said she was "delighted" that Bus Vannin was able to introduce the route, adding the service was "good news for residents and visitors to our island". 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
27-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bus services to Manx beauty spot restored
Bus services to a beauty spot on the Isle of Man are set to be restored as part of a new route linking the west and south of the island. Bus Vannin is launching the 8S route, which is expected to run every day, year-round, from Peel to The Sound via Cregneash from 21 July, subject to approval by the Road Transport Licensing Committee. The government said the decision to introduce the service was taken to "meet passenger requirements" and would "fill a gap in bus services" identified in consultation responses to a recent bus service review. It follows the government's decision to scrap a seasonal service to Cregneash last year after being deemed not financially viable. A subsequent backlash, including the decision being dubbed "short-sighted" by Arbory and Rushen commissioners, led to Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood committing to review the decision. It is set to serve Peel, Foxdale, the airport, Castletown, Port Erin, Port St Mary and The Sound. The government said the route would be reviewed once in place and might change based on the passenger numbers. Haywood said she was "delighted" that Bus Vannin was able to introduce the route, adding the service was "good news for residents and visitors to our island". 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. Future of bus route to beauty spot being reviewed Not running route 'short-sighted', authority says Petition to save bus route presented to Tynwald Local authority objects to scrapping of bus route Local authority objects to scrapping of bus route Criticism of scrapping of bus route to beauty spot Bus Vannin Department of Infrastructure
