Westminster could force the Isle of Man to make changes to its assisted dying bill, if it continues to delay the royal assent process. Despite its independence, UK politicians could send the bill back to the island to vote on amendments. More here: www.itv.com/news/granada...

The Isle of Man's infrastructure minister has refused to share final costs of the Liverpool ferry terminal, while another politician claims costs are 'over £100 million'. Tim Crookall MHK said 'legal advice' prevents him from disclosing the final cost. www.itv.com/news/granada...

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... A group of MPs say they plan to travel to the Isle of Man 'to meet the Attorney General', as they escalate calls for a fresh inquest into the Summerland fire. We travel with campaigners to Westminster, as they continue to drum up support.

"Costs can be reduced... to potentially zero" The CEO of the Great North Air Ambulance Service says he is 'hugely confident' the charity will continue to serve the Isle of Man this year. Manx Care currently pays a per-mission cost to GNAAS for their service, but this contract is due to end soon.

❄️ Snow day on the Isle of Man ❄️ Snow and ice remain on the runway at the airport, which has been closed for the remainder of the day. The government say schools are due to reopen tomorrow, and staff at Ronaldsway will review the situation in the morning.

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... 🔹One man's property is balancing on a cliff edge due to coastal erosion on the Isle of Man. 🔹Historian Charles Guard talks us through his research into the issue. 🔹The Manx government respond to the crumbling coastline. 6:00pm on ITV1.

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... We meet metal detectorist Kath Giles, whose retirement hobby led to the discovery of two viking treasure hoards on the Isle of Man. You can watch her story, as she explains the art of metal detecting at 6:00pm on ITV1.

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... We meet Paul Chappell, whose life was saved by the Great North Air Ambulance Service, following a heart attack on the Isle of Man. Now the charity is calling on people to donate, because while the missions may currently be funded, its long-term future is not.

BREAKING: Campaigners to appeal Isle of Man's decision to decline fresh inquests into Summerland fire. The lawyer representing the families has challenged the Attorney General based on 'multiple alleged misdirections in law and procedural irregularities'.

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall backs calls for a fresh inquest into the Summerland fire, after meeting with survivor Jackie Hallam. Tomorrow will mark 52 years since the fire killed 50 people in the disaster. 6:00pm on ITV1.

Two commemorative services are due to be held to mark 52 years since the Summerland fire. Douglas City Council will host their annual ceremony at the Summerland memorial, while campaigners are expected to gather at what remains of the Summerland site. www.itv.com/news/granada...

Spanish tall ship Galeón Andalucía has arrived in Douglas. The 17th-century replica will open to the public from tomorrow, giving people a chance to step onboard the ship.

"He's going to be missed so much" The remains of Chris Garrett have been returned to the Isle of Man, welcomed by a guard of honour at Ronaldsway Airport. Matt Lambah grew up with Chris, and led the motorcade back to his hometown in Peel.

BREAKING: The Isle of Man Attorney General has denied the request for a new inquest into the Summerland fire. Writing to the campaign's lawyer, he said he was unable to grant a new inquest due to a lack of ‘fresh evidence’. More on ITV Granada Reports at 6:00pm.

NEW: Contrasting statement from the Isle of Man Government, following the UK's stance on immigration. "The UK Government’s announcements made yesterday are not mirrored automatically". David Ashford is due to make a statement at Tynwald this month re IoM immigration.

🎥 Concluding shot after covering VE Day commemorations across the Isle of Man. The Lieutenant Governor lit a beacon in Douglas to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... We meet the the tram driver celebrating 50 years working on the historic Douglas Horse Tramway. Peter Cannon takes us on a trip down memory lane (and the promenade) telling us why he's committed most of his life to the trams. 6:00pm on ITV1.

Tonight on Granada Reports... We chat with Brad Kella, as he joins Gary Barlow on tour, which started on the Isle of Man. Brad talks about the joy of performing with Gary on one of his biggest hits, and how growing up in care has influenced his music. 6:00pm on ITV1.

Happy 103rd birthday to Burma veteran, James Fenton. Always a pleasure catching up with James each year, as his positivity keeps pushing him towards the next birthday!

Paul Jones to continue as manager of FC Isle of Man despite ten games without a win for 'The Ravens' | @itvnews.bsky.social www.itv.com/news/granada...

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... Summerland survivor Bob White talks through his escape from the burning building, and why he's backing the campaign for a fresh inquest. And Ian Byrne MP urges the Isle of Man to 'learn lessons from Hillsborough'.

Bomb disposal expert from Isle of Man given 14 year jail sentence in Russia for his work in Ukraine | @itvnews.bsky.social Christopher Garrett from Peel has dedicated years to clearing landmines, but has now been convicted of terrorism charges. www.itv.com/news/granada...

NEW: Ferry sailings to the Isle of Man are to be adjusted from tomorrow, as the tide in Douglas harbour will be too low for the vessels to enter. It affects those travelling on the Manxman or the Ben-my-Chree, from Wednesday 9th to Tuesday 15th April.

NEW: Manx Care announce 'new contract' with the Great North Air Ambulance Service. They said the new contract 'would not be possible' without funding from Manx Care. The service will now continue to respond those ill and injured on the Isle of Man for a further 12 months.

"Will it be under £100 million?" The Chief Minister was unable to confirm how much the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool has cost. Early estimations suggest it could cost around £70m, which is £32m over the original budget.

Tonight on Granada Reports… Two families fear their loved ones' killer could soon be released, as his parole hearing is scheduled for later this year. Peter Newbery has spent over 21 years in prison for the murder of two teenagers on the Isle of Man in 2002.

BREAKING: The Isle of Man parliament is the first in the British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation. The bill will now be passed on to the UK Ministry of Justice, before being sent for Royal assent.

NEW: Most popular baby names in the Isle of Man last year were 'Lili/Lilee/Lillie/Lillee' for girls. 'Oliver' was the most common name amongst boys, with other names including 'Archie', 'Noah' and 'Theo' proving popular. A total of 574 babies were born in 2024.

NEW: Red Arrows set to return for TT 2025. The display will take place on Thursday 5th June at 7:30pm.

NEW: Nurses in the Isle of Man have voted in favour of strike action over their 4% pay uplift offer for 2024/25. 70% of those who voted in the Royal College of Nursing ballot said they would consider striking.

Big #Breaking news from the #Summerland campaign this evening as an application for a fresh inquest is submitted calling on Isle of Man to overturn verdicts. Read the whole story from @joshuastokes.bsky.social here - www.itv.com/news/granada...

BREAKING: An official application has been submitted to the Isle of Man's Attorney General, calling for a fresh inquest into the Summerland fire. Campaigners say it is a 'momentous day', asking the island to 'do the right thing' almost 52 years on. www.itv.com/news/granada...

NEW: The Steam Packet Company has confirmed the Manxman temporarily ran aground this evening in Douglas. They say the vessel became 'stuck in the mud' for a short time 'due to 'low spring tide'.

Isle of Man Attorney General would give 'full consideration' to fresh inquest into Summerland fire | ITV News Chief Minister Alfred Cannan was questioned on whether the government would support a new inquest into the fire. Full exchange here 👇 www.itv.com/news/granada...

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports… The assisted dying debate continues, as clauses are voted on, and sent back up to the Legislative Council. Plenty of debate to digest, with strong views on both sides. 6:00pm on ITV1.

Tonight on ITV Granada Reports... A special exclusive report from Belfast, as we travel with Summerland survivor Jackie Hallam to meet families from the Stadust campaign. An emotional moment for all, united by tragedy in their fights for justice.

NEW: Doctors in the Isle of Man have accepted the pay offer put forward by Manx Care. Manx Care say it was made possible after ‘additional funding provided by the DHSC’. They concluded: It is ‘vitally important’ to ‘reset relationship with the BMA’.

NEW: Politicians in the Isle of Man have voted overwhelmingly in favour of assisted dying in the upper chamber of Tynwald. Members of the Legislative Council voted 7-1. The Bill will now return to the lower chamber, where MHKs will get the final say on whether to legalise.

NEW: The 'major incident' has now ended. Government say some road closures remain in place, with 'significant debris' across the island. Over 100 police incidents were logged during the red weather event, with over 30 roads blocked at one time.

NEW: The Department of Infrastructure has declared a 'major incident' due to the number of trees down across the Isle of Man. They say the demand on services is 'over and above what services can comfortably manage'. Additional resources are being called in to assist.

NEW: Ronaldsway Met Office says it’s recorded 91mph gusts in Castletown and 81mph at the airport, as Storm Éowyn hits the Isle of Man.

NEW: All schools across the Isle of Man will be closed tomorrow as a result of the red weather warning. The warning comes into effect from 7:00am to 2:00pm, with gusts of up to 85mph predicted.

BREAKING: A number of primary and secondary schools on the Isle of Man received a bomb threat via email this morning. Pupils were denied entry to schools while police assessed the threat. Police say there is no perceived risk to the public and are investigating the email.

The documentary I was a producer on is back on ITVX. "Summerland:The Forgotten Disaster" is the work of the extremely talented @joshuastokes.bsky.social. The story of the Isle of Man's greatest tragedy - and the hope for inquest verdicts to be overturned. 📺 www.itv.com/watch/summer...

Royal Navy sub warned off Russian spy ship in North Sea, defence secretary tells MPs | ITV News The 'Yantar' spy ship was spotted off the coast of the Isle of Man in November last year. www.itv.com/news/2025-01...

NEW: Doctors will no longer strike in the Isle of Man, after an agreement has been reached between the BMA and Manx Care.

NEW: Manx Care say negotiations with doctors ‘remain ongoing’. Adding that a final decision to whether strike action will go ahead ‘is expected on Monday’.

NEW: A spokesperson for Manx Care has issued an updated statement saying the organisation ‘still considers itself to be in negotiations with the BMA’. Adding that they expect a counter proposal to be put forward by the BMA today.

BREAKING: Doctors in the Isle of Man to strike for first time in history next week. The BMA confirmed staff will walk out on Wednesday 22 January and Thursday 23 January.

Tonight on ITV Granada and ITV Border... Marking 25 years since the Solway Harvester tragedy, the Isle of Man remembers the seven young men who died at sea. The crew lost their lives in 2000, when their scallop dredger sank off the coast of Douglas. 6:20pm on ITV.