Anti-windfarm petition to be presented in Tynwald
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Petition: stop the Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm
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Anti-windfarm petition to be presented in Tynwald
• Nearly 9,000 signatures call for a public referendum on the project.
• The petition, which has almost 9,000 signatures, has been organised by Georgina O’Sullivan of the No Offshore Turbines 4 Isle of Man (NOT4IoM) group.
• It calls for any framework for the export of energy from Manx territorial land or sea to be subject to Tynwald debate and a public referendum before any final lease, treaty or operational consent is is given the go-ahead.
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The local news that matters this morning
Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
3FM · Island News15:36 Pet foodbank needs your help!• An Island organisation which acts as a food bank for pets on the Island is appealing for urgent help after a surge in demand. |
IoM Today · Island News15:56 Man admits breaching bail after emergency calls• He is set to stand trial accuse of making nuisance calls. |
Manx Radio · Politics06:36 Douglas South MHK announces intention to seek re-election• Claire Christian confirms she'll be standing in September's vote. |
3FM · Politics07:36 Broad to stand for Ayre and Michael• A local businessman has declared he'll stand in the general election for Ayre and Michael. |
IoM Today · Sport19:00 Brown makes history with Isle of Man FA awards double• The attacker has plundered a staggering 100 goals across all competitions in the last two seasons alone. |
Manx Radio · Island News12:29 Former bodyguard to late Queen to start Tai Chi classes• Steve Sharkey wants to 'give back' to Island community. |
Manx Radio · Politics06:12 Minister: 'Very live' pressures facing Island families• Parents urged to share their thoughts on childcare. |
Manx Radio · Business06:19 What next for Manx Telecom after Jersey Telecom's acquisition?• CEO discusses plans to bring 5G to the Island - and 20 new masts. |
Manx Radio · Island News06:14 Bid to outlaw gazumping and gazundering in IoM property market• MLC wants to 'curtail' the practices. |
Manx Radio · Island News06:25 Frank Matcham musical to premiere on Island in October• It will follow his life from his younger days to the Opera House. |
3FM · Business16:52 Well-known farm in the west up for sale• A landmark farm in the west of the Island has gone on the market. |
3FM · Island News10:55 Tyson Fury's boxing glove sold for £7k in charity auction• Island resident Tyson Fury's boxing glove has been sold for £7,000 at a charity auction. |
IoM Today · Sport17:00 Tributes paid to one of Manx sport's characters 'Rads' Quayle• His commitment, knowledge and willingness to give his time helped shape the club for many years. |
IoM Today · Island News14:46 What next for island's partnership with Liverpool after a year of 'building relationships'?• ’The Irish Sea separates us geographically, but it has always connected us economically. |
IoM Today · Island News14:37 Financial leaders from small countries on seven-day visit to the Isle of Man• It is a privilege to host such an important initiative and to showcase the island as a hub for learning, cooperation and innovation. |
IoM Today · Sport10:29 Isle of Man cyclist crowned British national champion• The 28-year-old clinched his second title in four years with a dominant display on the streets of Aberystwyth. |
Manx Radio · Culture16:29 Police make further appeal for witnesses to Douglas fight• Video footage of incident circulating on social media. |
Manx Radio · Politics13:07 'Parasite politicians are not what is needed'• Spat breaks out between sitting Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHKs. |
3FM · Island News12:14 Medieval cross returned home to Royal Chapel• A medieval cross dating back to the 10th century has returned to the Royal Chapel of St John's. |
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Weather check: Overcast; 14°C this morning; high 17°C / low 14°C; winds around 11 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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A complete quick-view of 30 public listings over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
 | Thu 2 Jul · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsMusic Legends |
| Today · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents★new★ Meet & Make * Art Social * 30th June |
| Today · Hillary House, Prospect Hill, Im1 1eq Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFrom Founder Hustle To Scalable Operations - Lisa Karran |
 | Today · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manGitex Europe 2026 |
 | Today · Best Western Palace Hotel Casino · alleventsIfrs Update |
| Today · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Ashlishyn Noa (new Visions) |
 | Today · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes |
| Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour |
| Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of ManOrchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day |
 | Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display |
| Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience |
| Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car |
| Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge |
| Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas |
| Tomorrow · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsDouglas Swing Dance Class |
| Tomorrow · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: Behind the Beautiful Forevers By Katherine Boo |
| Tomorrow · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railwayGroudle Glen Railway — Wednesday Evening Services |
| Tomorrow · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manIgb L!ve 2026 |
| Tomorrow · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJuly & August Events At the Eac |
| Tomorrow · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Seamas Carey Presents Community Service |
| Tomorrow · Castletown Methodist Church · manx radioSummer Concert |
| Tomorrow · Vagabonds Rugby Club · hospice isle of manThe Big Corporate Challenge For Hospice |
| Tomorrow · House of Manannan · manx radioTraces Exhibition |
| Thu 2 Jul · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea! |
| Thu 2 Jul · Mannbenham Advocates Limited · alleventsEmerging Leaders - the Launch |
| Thu 2 Jul · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Landless |
| Thu 2 Jul · St Catherine’s Church · manx radioManx Voices |
| Thu 2 Jul · Comis Hotel and Golf Resort · manx radioMeet Andre Risha, Prospective Candidate For the Parish of Middle, General Election 2026. |
| Thu 2 Jul · Kirk Christ Church · manx radioRushen Parish Flower Festival |
| Thu 2 Jul · the Draw · alleventsShirts and Skins At the Draw Summer Concert Series |
Tynwald in plain English
Next up:House of Keys + Legislative Council — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 · 10.00am. Plain-English bullets from the official order papers, votes and proceedings: agenda, questions, decisions, named members and next dates.
Plain-English brief
What is on the agenda
- Questions are listed on the separate Question Paper.
- Page 76, line 12, for “ the costs of the Authority ” substitute « the cost of discharging the function». Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 Amendments c Page iii AMENDMENT TO CLAUSE 93
- Page 77, lines 8 and 9, omit inserted subparagraph (ab). Renumber subparagraphs (ac) and (ad). IN THE COUNCIL NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE REFORM BILL 2026 LIST OF AMENDMENTS AGREED IN THE COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO CLAUSE 6
What was said
- Who was there: The Speaker and 23 other Members in the Chamber.
- Members asked eight oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
- Members asked oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
What was decided
- No clear decision summary was available from the extracted record.
Who did what
- The proceedings name the members beside each motion, amendment and vote.
What was achieved
- Usefulness: high. The sitting moved from broad debate into line-by-line decisions.
- Progress: real, but procedural. Bills and amendments advanced; this was not just talk.
- NHS reform was tested clause by clause, with some amendments accepted and others rejected.
- Entity-registration checks moved forward strongly: eight amendments carried and the Bill reached third reading.
- Ministers answered oral questions in public, so scrutiny happened on the record.
- Bottom line: useful meeting, measurable legislative progress, and clear names attached to the work.
Source: Tynwald RSS + websitehttps://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0123.pdf
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