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Local Sentiment

Neutral

Weekly sentiment analysis of Isle of Man news. Headlines from 5 local news agencies are analysed by AI to extract sentiment, keywords, and topic categories — giving a data-driven view of what's shaping the local narrative. Last capture: 2026-W17 (26 Apr 2026)

Sentiment Score

+0.11

Articles Analysed

Sources

News Mood — 2026-W17

This week’s Isle of Man news reflects a balanced mood, with positive community events, cultural festivals, and sporting achievements offset by infrastructure challenges, health updates, and a few notable losses. Residents are engaged in local initiatives, from census participation to health strategy feedback, while ongoing issues such as border requirements, road closures, and environmental warnings receive measured coverage. The overall tone is constructive, focusing on resilience and community involvement amid routine challenges.

Sentiment Trend

Weekly news sentiment score (-1.0 negative to +1.0 positive) across all IoM sources

Top Keywords — 2026-W17

Most frequently mentioned topics in local news

Manx8hospital4Ramsey3London Marathon3Steam Packet2Douglas4Mountain Road3Polish tall ship4Census4autism2ADHD1Heysham1Henry Bloom Primary School1Biosphere Reserves1Energy company1Assisted Dying Bill1Autism Strategy1Ivy Mason1MAC Group1Jack Osborne2

By Source — 2026-W17

Sentiment by news outlet (61 articles total)

Manx Radio15 articles · +0.07

3FM15 articles · +0.09

manx.news10 articles · +0.16

Energy FM9 articles · +0.12

IoM Today12 articles · +0.13

By Category — 2026-W17

News coverage and sentiment by topic area

Headlines Analysed — 2026-W17

61 headlines from 5 sources

Manx RadioPhoto ID requirements could create 'faff' at borders, says Steam Packet boss-0.1

Manx RadioDHSC minister 'absolutely committed' to reopening Ramsey hospital+0.2

Manx RadioEnterprise minister 'optimistic' following challenging period for tourism sector+0.2

Manx RadioPlans to protect Douglas Head to be laid before Tynwald in May+0.1

Manx RadioCasualty rescued from Polish tall ship+0.1

Manx RadioManx residents asked to complete Census from tonight+0.1

Manx RadioGrounded Ramsey tall ship could be refloated next month+0.1

Manx RadioStrong field of Manx competitors to take on London Marathon+0.3

Manx RadioPlans for 'all-age pathway' for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis by 2029+0.2

Manx RadioSome trailers got 'lost' during recent backlog of freight at Heysham-0.1

Manx RadioPolice told to reassess FOI response-0.1

Manx RadioCensus support available from next week+0.1

Manx RadioMobile classroom needed to 'alleviate' pressure at Henry Bloom Primary School+0.1

Manx RadioThe Guild returns today+0.2

Manx RadioRowing challenge hopes to celebrate Biosphere Reserves+0.2

3FMFire service had to help get person off tall ship+0.1

3FMCensus Night is tonight+0.1

3FMEnergy company says buying strategy is helping keep bills low+0.2

3FMManx Music Festival kicks off today+0.2

3FMLocal veteran aims to finish London Marathon in wheelchair+0.3

3FMScottish rowers undertaking Irish Sea challenge today+0.2

3FMPart of Mountain Road closed by crash-0.2

3FMGovernment welcomes Iran ceasefire while still monitoring events+0.1

3FMPublic invited to board Polish tall ship this weekend+0.1

3FMPolice warning over students drinking on study leave-0.1

3FMMotion to start amendments to Assisted Dying Bill in Keys+0.0

3FMDouglas Festival gets alcohol licences for 2026 event+0.1

3FMPlans for city centre demolition site submitted-0.1

3FMPublic meeting to give update on Autism Strategy+0.2

3FMPlans for new golf simulator+0.1

manx.newsSurvey Seeks Views on Body Image & Gender Attitudes+0.1

manx.newsNetball Teams up With Ivy Mason on Sustainability+0.2

manx.newsEnjoy Your Retirement!+0.3

manx.newsFire Crews Aid Rescue From Ship+0.1

manx.newsMore Cloud But Still Warm+0.1

manx.newsCouncil Installs Plaque+0.1

manx.newsMAC Group Joins Swim Team as Comms Partner+0.2

manx.newsGreat Laxey Brass Band Festival to Return+0.2

manx.newsEmployers Reminded of Tax Return Deadline+0.0

manx.newsCall For Papers+0.1

Energy FMYear 8 students to be offered HPV vaccine+0.2

Energy FMTributes paid to former Southern 100 Stalwart Jack Wood-0.1

Energy FMMayor urges business support for 'inspiring' young people+0.2

Energy FMWork underway to stabilise area following landslip on Mountain Road-0.1

Energy FMBe flood prepared: Free sandbags at Civic Amenity Sites+0.1

Energy FMYellow warning for coastal overtopping-0.1

Energy FMDrop-in session in Jurby to give feedback on Manx health care+0.1

Energy FMAppeal to near-miss crash in Port St Mary-0.1

Energy FMPolitician Leonard Singer passes away-0.2

IoM TodayIngham bounces back to form with sprint enduro victory+0.3

IoM TodayIsle of Man Photographic Society holds annual competition+0.2

IoM TodayFire and ambulance crews respond to injury on visiting Polish tall ship+0.1

IoM TodayDavid Cretney column: Remembering cherished chip shops of the past+0.1

IoM TodaySad passing of Manx ABC boxer Jack Osborne at the age of 90-0.3

IoM TodayCulture Vannin column: 'How to kill a language?'-0.1

IoM TodayIsle of Man business ties up deal with major online retailers+0.2

IoM TodayLevel Up Club celebrates first year of empowering women+0.2

IoM TodayMum and friends raises nearly £16k for hospital that helped treat son after running Manchester Marathon+0.3

IoM TodaySoldier's diary from the First World War to be published after nearly a century+0.1

IoM TodayIsle of Man TT 2026: French bike fan to bring food truck to island for races+0.2

IoM TodayOvercast day with gentle breeze continuing tomorrow+0.1

Data Sources

Headlines are fetched weekly from these 5 Isle of Man news agencies

Manx Radio\u2197 3FM\u2197 manx.news\u2197 Energy FM\u2197 IoM Today\u2197

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