3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (967+ words) Thursday, 10 September 2026 17:07 England set to become latest place to impose a charge Local mayors in England could soon introduce an uncapped so-called 'tourist tax' for overnight stays. The fee - which would be charged as a percentage of accommodation costs - was…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (344+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 12:56 Two men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a three-month-old girl who was camping with family in Staffordshire. Officers were called to an area off Strawberry Lane near Great Wyrley…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (676+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 07:16 Protesters have clashed with police after hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Portsmouth after the arrival of a small boat carrying migrants. They blocked roads for hours and vowed to stay all night in the second major anti-migrant protest…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (318+ words) Saturday, 5 September 2026 06:30 A Douglas cocktail bar has retained its place among the world's top venues after successfully keeping its rating in a prestigious international guide. Kiki Lounge, on North Quay in Douglas, has retained its one-pin status in The Pinnacle…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (260+ words) Wednesday, 2 September 2026 19:47 A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal. Police said a man, 34, had been arrested on suspicion of murder following the alleged attack in Albufeira, in the Algarve, on Tuesday evening....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (679+ words) Wednesday, 2 September 2026 06:32 Diana Parkes CBE reacts to changes announced by the Ministry of Justice The mother of Joanna Simpson is said to have been 'instrumental' in the introduction of new restriction zones for offenders in the UK. From October, serious…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (133+ words) Monday, 31 August 2026 09:40 "This decision isn’t about giving up. It’s about changing direction" A Ramsey business has closed its doors with its owner citing health reasons. The Hutch, in Parliament Square, sold 'fresh homemade food using locally sourced produce'. But in…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (248+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 11:41 A 31-year-old British woman has died after being stabbed at a train station in Germany, police say. Officers were called to the scene early on Sunday following a report a woman had been attacked with a knife at…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (138+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 11:26 Second day in a row of possible disruption There could be more disruption to the Island's bus service today (Sunday 30 August). It's the second day of the bank holiday weekend that a number of routes have been put…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) Wednesday, 26 August 2026 14:49 By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter Officers say they have been made 'formally aware' of the incident The Isle of Man Constabulary has confirmed that it will be investigating an alleged assault by an Onchan Commissioner after its…...