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BBC News
02-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Final Covid spring booster sessions for Isle of Man vulnerable
The final drop-in sessions for Covid spring booster vaccination programme are being held this week for those over the age of 75 and other vulnerable first of two walk-in sessions takes place from 14:00 until 16:00 BST at the vaccination hub at Noble's Hospital, with the second between 10:00 and 14:00 on eligible include people who will have turned 75 by 4 July, care home residents and those who are immunosuppressed over the age of six marks the end of the 2025 spring booster programme, which was launched in April in line with advice from the UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. Manx Care said no appointments were needed for either of the for those eligible to take up the offer, the health care provider has urged people to "stop by and get vaccinated" to "protect yourself and your loved ones". 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
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Man Airport find was '1940s phosphorus device', police say
Suspicious items found near Isle of Man Airport last week are suspected to be a "type of phosphorus device left undiscovered for many decades", police buried items, estimated to go back to the 1940s, were found on Derbyhaven Road, on the perimeter of the airfield, by drainage work contractors on Friday.A specialist team from the UK attended the next day and the chemical device was safely disposed of in a "controlled manner", the force were evacuated and the road was closed as there were initial concerns the items posed a threat to the public but flights were not affected. The contractors were working on behalf of the Department of of the contractors who had close exposure to the items attended Noble's Hospital for check-ups "as a precaution", and were subsequently discharged the same Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, the Isle of Man Constabulary, Emergency Planning, Health and Safety officers, airport executives and Civil Defence attended the incident. "Further investigations" with the contractors, the Department of Infrastructure and Health and Safety officers would now take place, police said. 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
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Stowaway cat's 400-mile trip after climbing into van
A curious cat from the Isle of Man known for going on "adventures" has been on her biggest escapade yet - ending up 400 miles (643km) from home after climbing into a who regularly visits patients at Noble's Hospital close to her home in Strang, hopped into the back of the vehicle, owned by a visitor, which then travelled over sea and land to Tavistock in Liz Skillicorn was contacted via the Facebook page she runs called Dusty's Adventures, which follows the feline's jaunts, to confirm the missing three-year-old had been Skillicorn said she could scarcely believe the distance covered by her pet, which was now set to be "grounded for life" after the family go to collect her next week. But she added: "She's healthy, happy and most importantly safe and we can't wait to give her a big squeeze." The unwitting van driver had been taking down tents put up for the TT race festival at a pop-up campsite when Dusty had hitched a ride and left the island by boat last Skillicorn said he told her he had given the stowaway "lots of cuddles" before having to leave the the grey and white cat with a vet before she was transferred to a cattery, as he had to head to Glastonbury for his next cat's owner continued: "We were like oh my god what has she done now?""We get so many pictures sent through to the page of her sitting in an ambulance or sitting on someone's knee who is in a wheelchair, but this was something else."We were so relieved she was okay, then we realised we would have to go and get her." Set up by a fan of Dusty, an online fundraiser to pay for the travel costs needed has since received more than £1,000 in Skillicorn said: "We thought we were just going to have to work out a way to pay for the trip but it was amazing to see how much has been raised. "We couldn't believe how people have come together to help us. She's definitely lived up to the name of her page of Dusty's adventures." After the pet is collected, any money raised over the target of £750 will be donated to a Manx animal charity, the family fans of the feline's frolics can rest assured that Dusty's odyssey is unlikely to be her Skillicorn added: "Dusty's a nightmare, she hates staying at home." 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
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michael Rutter update as veteran race hospitalised following crash at Isle of Man
Michael Rutter is currently "stable" in hospital following a crash on the final lap of Friday's Supertwin race at the Isle of Man TT. The veteran rider, who first competed in the TT back in 1994, decided to limit his competition to just the Supertwin class this time around. Advertisement He secured a 10th place finish in the opening Supertwin race on his Yamaha, but unfortunately crashed on the final lap of Friday's race at the 31st Milestone. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy 'disappointed' and 'betrayed' after story leak - 'Don't often see him angry' READ MORE: Rory McIlroy snubbed by Donald Trump as US president makes decision Following the incident, Rutter was taken to Nobles Hospital for examination and Bathams confirmed on Friday night that he was "conscious, breathing and stable". "During the third and final lap of the Supertwin Race earlier today at the Isle of Man TT, Bathams AJN Racing rider Michael Rutter fell at the 31st Milestone," read a team statement after the seven-time TT winner's accident. Advertisement "We can confirm that Rutter is conscious, breathing and that his condition is stable. "He is currently undergoing scans and observations at the Noble's hospital to determine any potential injuries. Further details will follow. "In the meantime, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the marshals and medical staff on the scene who took care of Michael, as well as the paramedics and medical staff at Noble's hospital." Rutter had planned to reduce his own racing activities at the TT to better support his rider Craig Neve's campaign in the other classes. However, Neve was unfortunately sidelined from the event following a crash at last month's North West 200. Advertisement Jamie Cringle was swiftly brought in as an eleventh-hour substitute at the Bathams Racing team to fill Neve's shoes. So far, his top performance at the event has been securing the 17th spot in the opening Superbike TT on Monday. The 2025 TT is set to conclude on Saturday with the Senior TT finale. However, overnight rainfall and predicted morning showers have already caused a minimum two-hour delay in the schedule.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Isle of Man TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap' crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital
THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice. Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. 4 4 4 Hickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble's Hospital. The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged. Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: 'Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go. 'Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we'll be back. 'Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business. 'And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble's Hospital.' The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap. The 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident. Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week. In 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands. Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying. Hickman entered this year's TT in a new-look team alongside Todd. They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year's road racing commitments. But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman's focus now on recovery. Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall. In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day. 4
