Data
Local Sentiment
MixedWeekly 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-W12 (16 Mar 2026)
Sentiment Score
-0.08
Articles Analysed
64
Sources
5
Categories
11
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News Mood — 2026-W12
This week’s Isle of Man news reflects a mixed mood, with notable concerns around health care, debt, weather disruptions, and ongoing industrial action. However, positive stories about community initiatives, sporting achievements, and cultural events provide balance. Residents face challenges in infrastructure, environment, and public services, but there are signs of resilience and engagement across the island.
Sentiment Trend
Weekly news sentiment score (-1.0 negative to +1.0 positive) across all IoM sources
Top Keywords — 2026-W12
Most frequently mentioned topics in local news
Isle of Man13Manx10hospital8bus strike4Lord Street3Manx Care4weather warning4debt3Atlantic Dash2First Deemster2Noble's Hospital3Steam Packet2drug dealer2TT2Mountain Road2Paddy's Day2roadworks2cross-country2health4education3
By Source — 2026-W12
Sentiment by news outlet (64 articles total)
Manx Radio15 articles · -0.13
3FM15 articles · -0.12
manx.news9 articles · +0.01
Energy FM8 articles · +0.06
IoM Today17 articles · -0.07
By Category — 2026-W12
News coverage and sentiment by topic area
Headlines Analysed — 2026-W12
64 headlines from 5 sources
Manx RadioYellow weather warning for coastal overtopping on Tuesday-0.3
Manx RadioManx students criticise lack of research into women's health-0.4
Manx RadioSchool leaders’ union claims members’ concerns ‘ignored’ amid Tynwald whistleblowing inquiry-0.5
Manx RadioLord Street development granted planning permission+0.3
Manx RadioNo Ireland sailings for Paddy's Day-0.3
Manx RadioDoctors claim 'critical shortfall' in hospital beds is posing 'direct risk' to life-0.7
Manx RadioEvery baby born at The Jane to receive free book+0.6
Manx RadioCharity reports marked increase in level of debt residents are struggling with-0.6
Manx RadioBus drivers' strike: Hopes for new offer as negotiations continue-0.4
Manx RadioCharity encourages Manx residents to learn basic sign language+0.5
Manx RadioTeam Cheerfulness completes Atlantic Dash in historic time+0.8
Manx Radio'Pressure in the system' but bed figures are wrong says Manx Care-0.3
Manx RadioWork permits 'form part of longer-term plan' says Johnston+0.1
Manx RadioFirst Deemster and Clerk of Rolls appointed to senior roles+0.2
Manx RadioMother's Day recognition for women who ‘shape our community’+0.7
3FMRural road to close for whole month this week-0.2
3FMWhat help is there for using government online services?+0.1
3FMWeather warning for tomorrow-0.3
3FMBad weather cancels two upcoming sailings-0.3
3FMDuo from Island finish 49-day Atlantic row+0.8
3FMDon't bring your own drone for show this week!+0.0
3FMJurassic larks to return in May!+0.6
3FMLord Street plans get go-ahead+0.3
3FMSteam Packet profits fell by 10% in 2024-0.4
3FMIllegal waste reports more than double in 12 months-0.5
3FMMHK to ask urgent question about Noble's Hospital beds-0.4
3FMSalvation Army service helping people with more than £2 million of debt-0.5
3FMTynwald question over government's post office payments-0.2
3FMLocal authority rapped over changing hut FOI response-0.3
3FMRoadworks mean temporary lights at noble's Hospital-0.2
manx.newsPassenger Cabins Removed on Ben-0.2
manx.newsCarla Makes Strong Start to 2026+0.5
manx.newsRules Clarified on Govt Staff With Interests in Private Firms+0.1
manx.newsFive Year Data Shows 139 Serious Incidents at Manx Care-0.6
manx.newsSt Patrick’s Day Sailing Cancelled-0.3
manx.newsRising Cost of Employment Cases-0.3
manx.newsFirst Deemster Takes On New Roles+0.2
manx.newsManx Athletes Shine at English Schools Cross‑Country+0.7
manx.newsBashed Crossing Light Forces Friday Fix-0.2
manx.newsPick Your Polling Station+0.0
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+0.5
Energy FMWork underway to stabilise area following landslip on Mountain Road-0.2
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-0.5
IoM TodayCourt hears of car chases, hideaways and covert trips to port in trial of alleged drug dealer-0.8
IoM TodayMet Office issue weather warning as strong wind and waves to arrive-0.3
IoM TodayRecord entries for Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running+0.7
IoM TodayIsle of Man bus strike: Dispute continues as fourth round of strikes loom-0.5
IoM TodayRodd rounds out Six Nations campaign with England+0.6
IoM TodayMan slipped out of handcuffs while police tried to detain him-0.5
IoM TodayPolice probe hit and run collision-0.5
IoM TodayPopular fast food restaurant hints at comeback after sudden closure+0.2
IoM TodayIsle of Man boxer clinches Australasian Super Featherweight title+0.8
IoM TodayMan admits drug supply role after police uncover messages on Snapchat and Telegram-0.7
IoM TodayDriver fined £970 after police stop uninsured car-0.4
IoM TodayPolice relaunch motorcycle safety course on the Isle of Man+0.3
IoM TodayIlliam Quayle set to make road racing debut at Cookstown 100+0.6
IoM TodayFC Isle of Man feel the Byrne against Chadderton+0.0
IoM TodayIsle of Man TT 2026: RST to debut official team spearheaded by Hutchy+0.6
Data Sources
Headlines are fetched weekly from these 5 Isle of Man news agencies