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Norton Motorcycles is Rising From the Ashes, Will Enter India This Year

For a brand that’s been around since 1898, Norton Motorcycles has lived one hell of a life. From dominating the Isle of Man TT in the mid-20th century to going bankrupt more times than we can count, Norton is one of the most storied—and troubled—names in motorcycling. But if recent…

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Digging into an environmental scandal on the Isle of Man

I first spoke to freshwater scientist Calum MacNeil in February 2022. He explained to me that The Isle of Man – a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and and Ireland – was being cast as world’s only “all-nation” Unesco biosphere reserve.

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Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status

The Isle of Man government has said it is “fully committed to environmental protection and transparency” regarding its Unesco biosphere status – despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea.

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Pollution scientist talks to freshwater ecologist who warned of Isle of Man toxic silt dumps

The production and use of toxic synthetic chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned internationally more than 40 years ago. There is a great deal of evidence that they are carcinogens and hormone disrupters in mammals and can cause birth defects.

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I Hate April Fools, So Here's 20 Minutes of On the Limit Isle of Man Onboard

It's not funny. It's not cute. Your story about some asinine thing that's completely made up is dumb. And you should feel bad about yourself for pushing it out into the ether. Yes, I get that we try to be a welcoming bunch here at RideApart, but this is my one…

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Isle of Man first parliament in British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation

The upper chamber of the island’s parliament has sent the Bill for royal assent and an assisted dying service could potentially be in place by 2027.

Evening Standard

Would You Rock This Motorcycle Helmet Made Out Of Natural Fibers?

It goes without saying that helmets have come a long way from being just protective pieces of gear. These days, they’re probably more of a status symbol than anything else. You know, a way to flex on your buddies at bike night? And while I’d like to believe that all…

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Eccentric Isle of Man luxury compound designed by an inventor on sale for £20m

Devised by Dr John C Taylor OBE, this unique estate is full of design quirks like a glass lift and a secret staircase

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The issue is also being considered in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The controversial issue is also being considered in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

The Independent UK

CalMac abandons plan to charter extra ferry after trials

A PLAN to charter a large ship from the Isle of Man to help relieve pressure on Scotland's west coast ferry services this winter has been abandoned…

The National (Scotland)

Progressive reform or slippery slope? Isle of Man leans to legalising assisted dying

While most health workers oppose move, Manx parliament has heeds voices of those scarred by slow deaths of loved ones

The Guardian - UK

How I conquered the Isle of Man’s summit trails

With huge views taking in four countries – on a good day – the Isle of Man’s fells and peaks offer walkers a true sense of untapped adventure

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Sharks, clams and eelgrass – this is an underwater haven

Laxey Bay, Isle of Man: This protected marine area is doing better than most, but there remains one rather foul problem to address

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Michael Dunlop Beat a 24-Year Record to Become The New King of the Isle of Man

Michael Dunlop wins his 27th Isle of Man TT race, surpassing his uncle Joey and making him the winningest rider in the event's history.

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Why Dunlop’s “f***ing idiots” outburst should worry his Isle of Man TT rivals

The Ulsterman made history in Saturday’s opening race day of the 2024 event when he won the first Supersport race of the event, which meant he equalled the all-time record of 26 victories held by his late uncle Joey Dunlop since 2000.

Evening Standard

Specsavers has registered another private plane

Is Specsavers setting up its own airline? Last week the optician registered ownership of another private plane with the Isle of Man authorities. The aircraft, manufactured by Textron, is thought to cost as much as $9 million when new and is the fifth plane the company has registered in the…

Evening Standard

Queen visits Isle of Man as she steps up for King

Cheering crowds greet Camilla as she replaces Charles for visit amid his cancer battle

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Country diary: The empty lake proved to be anything but

Ballachrink, Isle of Man: My monthly bird survey started so slowly that I nearly gave up – I would have missed a ‘first’ for this site if I had

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying law may soon diverge across British Isles, MPs warn

Parliamentary inquiry highlights likelihood of Scotland, Jersey or Isle of Man passing new laws

The Guardian - UK

The King William’s College quiz 2023 – the answers

At Christmas, we published the 119th unfeasibly tricky general knowledge paper from the Isle of Man school. Did you dare to give it a try? Here are the answers

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Manx Wildlife Trust seeks volunteers as seal sitters for conservation work

Volunteers are needed to become seal sitters on the Isle of Man, observing and protecting young Atlantic grey seals for marine conservation work.

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Arai Announces A Limited Isle Of Man TT RX-7V EVO For 2024

The Isle of Man TT is filled with iconic imagery and symbolism and all of that finds its way onto Arai’s limited-edition RX-7V EVO for 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: We find four globally rare fungi by lunchtime

Little London, Isle of Man: These fields have been farmed with the lightest touch for more than a century – no wonder grassland fungi are so scarce

The Independent UK

Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill to undergo committee scrutiny

The GP behind the Bill said he and four other members of the island’s Parliament will report back in February.

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