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Summerland: The Forgotten Disaster.
The full documentary is available to watch now on @ITVX. – at Salford, England
BREAKING: The UK Government is 'unable to recommend' the Isle of Man's assisted dying bill for Royal Assent.
We're told the bill needs 'further assurances' to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
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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:
itv.com/news/granada/2026-02…
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.
itv.com/news/granada/2026-02…
Tonight on @GranadaReports...
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.
'We want to meet the Attorney General': MPs escalate Summerland campaign for fresh inquests | @GranadaReports
It comes after the AG declined an application for fresh inquests into the Summerland fire.
itv.com/news/granada/2026-01…
"Costs can be reduced... to potentially zero"
The CEO of @GNairambulance 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.
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CEO of GNAAS 'confident' charity will continue to serve the Isle of Man amidst TT partnership | @GranadaReports
itv.com/news/granada/2026-01…
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❄️ 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.
Six people on the Isle of Man have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list.
itv.com/news/granada/2025-12…
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Great to see John Rhys-Davies again to chat through a whole range of topics - the future of Lord of the Rings, his fears around AI, and an upcoming trip to space!
He was incredibly generous with his time, as ever, and always puts a big smile on the face of this Tolkien fan.
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Full interview available here: itv.com/news/granada/2025-12…
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Tonight on @GranadaReports...
🔹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 @GranadaReports...
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.
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Lieutenant Governor @JGL39559946 led tributes in Douglas to mark Armistice Day on the Isle of Man.
A two-minute silence was held at 11:00am, followed by a number of wreaths being laid by representatives of the armed forces and emergency services.
103-year-old Burma veteran James Fenton laid a wreath at the Onchan War Memorial this morning to mark Remembrance Day.
A number of services were held across the Isle of Man at 11:00am, as the community came together to pay their respects.
Tonight on @GranadaReports...
We meet Paul Chappell, whose life was saved by @GNairambulance, after he had a heart attack on the Isle of Man in 2023.
Now the charity is calling on people to donate, because while the missions may currently be funded, its long-term future is not.
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Happy 100th birthday Dorothy Quayle!
Dorothy marked the occasion surrounded by her friends
and family at Southlands care home in Port Erin.
The centenarian has lived on the Isle of Man for 97 years, and said she wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
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NEW: Further work is required on the £70m Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool, after Manxman and Ben-my-Chree were unable to safely dock during low tide.
Work will be carried out over the next few months, as the DoI employ contractors in Merseyside to resolve the issue.
Read more here 👇
itv.com/news/granada/2025-10…
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"It's nice that he's still thought about in such a high way"
Joey Dunlop's son, Gary, pays tribute to his racing father, 25 years on from his death.
The Dunlop family gathered at the TT Grandstand, where a model bike was unveiled in Joey's memory by the @ManninCancer charity.
Filming the 300mph RAF Typhoon performing over Douglas in the Isle of Man.
The jet fighter roared into Manx skies this evening to mark the return of the Classic TT.
TT legend @jm130tt has paid tribute to his former teammate Joey Dunlop, 25 years on from the death of the motorsport icon.
A pop-up exhibition has been created in the Mercury Club at the TT Grandstand, showcasing some items from his racing career.
Tonight on @GranadaReports...
We're in Peel, where a group of volunteers running a 'pay-as-you-feel' cafe have been given a national award.
The 'Big Table Cafe' provides free freshly cooked lunches every Monday, for those in need on the Isle of Man.
6:00pm on ITV1.
