Data

Local Sentiment

Mixed

Weekly sentiment analysis of Isle of Man news. Headlines from 7 IoM news sources 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-W37 (13 Sept 2026)

Sentiment Score

+0.02

Articles Analysed

Sources

News Mood — 2026-W37

This week's Isle of Man headlines are broadly mixed, with a steady stream of community, charity, health, and sporting positives balanced by transport disruption, weather warnings, road incidents, and a few crime and governance stories. The overall tone is practical rather than dramatic: residents are seeing both signs of civic activity and support, alongside recurring concerns around roads, public services, and safety.

Sentiment Trend

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

Top Keywords — 2026-W37

Most frequently mentioned topics in local news

road5weather3election2hospital2charity2crash4police4driver3warning4health3bus1airport1cargo1charities1vaccine1sport1community1court2charity2Mountain Road3

By Source — 2026-W37

Sentiment by news outlet (50 articles total)

Manx Radio15 articles · -0.03

3FM15 articles · -0.01

Energy FM10 articles · +0.03

IoM Today10 articles · +0.08

By Category — 2026-W37

News coverage and sentiment by topic area

Headlines Analysed — 2026-W37

50 headlines from 4 sources

Manx RadioA little bit of help': Baby loss comfort bags delivered to Noble's Hospital+0.3

Manx RadioAbuse of Steam Packet staff 'totally unacceptable'-0.6

Manx RadioInternational observers due to arrive ahead of election+0.0

Manx RadioThirty receive DoE Gold awards+0.6

Manx Radio'Exceptional' persistent warmth defines Manx summer+0.2

Manx RadioSunday road closures for capital-0.1

Manx RadioLiverpool sailings running with delay-0.3

Manx RadioPassenger numbers fall year on year-0.3

Manx Radio'Other politicians will step forward to continue work' says mover of Assisted Dying Bill+0.0

Manx RadioAmber weather warning in place today-0.5

Manx RadioZurich interns raise over £13k for local charities+0.8

Manx RadioPolice 'unable to comment' on senior officer speculation-0.1

Manx RadioPolice investigate fly-tipping in the west-0.3

Manx RadioWarning for drug users after Nitazenes identified in Island substances-0.7

Manx RadioAlmost 100 pairs of pyjamas donated to children's ward+0.6

3FMOffice plan for former soft play facility+0.1

3FMSpice up your life at chilli festival+0.6

3FMDriver cut from car after Mountain Road crash-0.8

3FMBus services could be cancelled later-0.3

3FMMountain Road shut after crash, say police-0.8

3FMWatch out for horse riders today!+0.0

3FMAirport stats show huge rise in cargo+0.3

3FMAmber weather warning issued for today-0.5

3FMSt John Ambulance invites public to open day this weekend+0.5

3FMElection meeting in Onchan tonight+0.0

3FMOnline auction opens for Hospice concert+0.4

3FMConvicted police officers dismissed without notice-0.8

3FMVandals smash heritage charity's windows-0.7

3FMCommissioner "saddened and disappointed" by ATM withdrawal-0.2

3FMPrivate GP conference in Santon next month+0.1

Energy FMYear 8 students to be offered HPV vaccine+0.3

Energy FMTributes paid to former Southern 100 Stalwart Jack Wood+0.2

Energy FMMayor urges business support for 'inspiring' young people+0.3

Energy FMWork underway to stabilise area following landslip on Mountain Road-0.5

Energy FMBe flood prepared: Free sandbags at Civic Amenity Sites-0.2

Energy FMYellow warning for coastal overtopping-0.3

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-0.4

Energy FMPolitician Leonard Singer passes away-0.6

IoM TodayJunior and senior Isle of Man tennis champions are crowned+0.7

IoM TodayArt fair coming to Peel plans to highlight island talent+0.6

IoM TodayUnderstanding GDV: Care tips for large dogs+0.1

IoM TodayThe Isle of Man reservoirs that provide the Douglas Bay Tramway horses with a holiday home+0.2

IoM TodayManxman who defied the odds returns for book launch+0.6

IoM TodayDisqualified driver caught behind the wheel during three-year ban-0.8

IoM TodayYoung star takes home four prizes from St John’s Produce Show+0.7

IoM TodayMan found lying near golf course handed six-month alcohol ban-0.6

IoM TodayDrink-driver also had no insurance or valid licence, court hears-0.8

IoM TodayReview: 'The White Tiger Cafe's chutney changed my life'+0.5

IoM TodayIsle of Man squash players shine against UK opposition+0.7

Data Sources

Headlines are fetched weekly from these Isle of Man news agencies

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

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