Baton of Hope to come back to Isle of Man

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        August 17, 2026

Baton of Hope to come back to Isle of Man

Moghrey Mie — Monday, 17 August 2026

'Stand Up to Suicide' message continues to be spread Plus: Father and daughter tackle busy week of off-island…
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Lead Story
Baton of Hope to come back to Isle of Man
• 'Stand Up to Suicide' message continues to be spread.
• The Isle of Man has been selected to take part in the UK’s biggest suicide prevention campaign next year.
• The Baton of Hope will be carried through 21 locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the message ’Stand Up to Suicide.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today on the island
Light rain, 16°C (60°F), wind 1 mph
Douglas
16°C
Light rain · High 18° · Low 15°
Wind
1mph
Light
High Tide
15:21
6.28m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 2
Not visible
Around the Island · 8 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
IoM Today · Culture · 15:00
Father and daughter tackle busy week of off-island comps
• They started at the Archery GB Youth Festival before heading to the British Target Championships.
• Isle of Man Archery Club members, father and daughter duo Richard and Erin Hainge, enjoyed a packed few days of competition off-island last week.
• Day one of the youth festival saw a constantly changing wind, making conditions difficult, but still Erin produced some excellent groups, although the challenging conditions often left those groups just off centre.
IoM Today · Culture · 09:00
Photographers invited to capture the wild side of the Isle of Man
• A new competition has been launched by Manx National Heritage.
• Photographers of all ages and abilities are being invited to capture the island’s wildlife, landscapes and natural beauty as part of a new competition being launched by Manx National Heritage.
• The Wild Mann Photography Competition has been organised to celebrate the return of the internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition to the House of Manannan in December.
Manx Radio · Island News · 10:00
£41K spent on encouraging people to shop local
• DfE says schemes have been 'generally well received'.
• The Department for Enterprise has spent more than £41,000 on three campaigns encouraging people to support local producers, shops and hospitality businesses.
• They included two Christmas initiatives - Love Manx Christmas and the Isle of Man Food and Drink Christmas - and Manx Menu March.
Manx Radio · Sport · 12:05
CoC 'keen' for continuity of sidecar racing at TT
• Meetings to be held in coming weeks following review.
• The clerk of the course says further discussions are taking place to ensure the continuity of sidecar racing at the TT.
• Gary Thompson has revealed meetings are taking place in the coming weeks regarding the Sidecar Sustainability Review.
3FM · Business · 13:55
Much-loved former wool shop for rent
• There's a chance to move into an Onchan shop, a year after its former tenant moved out.
• The two units on Village Walk in Onchan were formerly the home of Joans Wools and Crafts.
• The much-loved business closed last year after a decade serving the community.
IoM Today · Island News · 09:28
Charging of equipment on fire trucks reviewed following fire station blaze
• Move carried out as a precaution while investigations continue into cause of major incident.
• Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service has reviewed how it charges equipment on fire appliances.
• It described the move as a precautionary measure’ while investigations continue into last week’s blaze at Castletown and Malew fire and ambulance station.
IoM Today · Island News · 09:00
Why just in case’ flea treatments are causing concern
• A UK House of Lords committee has called for a more cautious approach to treating dogs and cats.
• ManxSPCA general manager Juana Warburton looks at growing concerns over the environmental impact of routine flea and tick treatments for pets.
• We have discussed the routine just in case’ use of flea/tick and worm prevention treatments for dogs and cats, and how it should be discouraged, in previous articles, largely on the basis that the horse world is turning away from routine worming (opting to test for worms first).
IoM Today · Culture · 09:00
Marown lift Jean Kelly Knockout trophy
• With only four points separating the two sides on handicap and a good crowd supporting both teams, an exciting contest was anticipated.
• Marown A were crowned winners of Isle of Man County Crown Green Bowling Association’s Jean Kelly Knockout after defeating South Ramsey in an entertaining final at Onchan Bowling Club last Thursday evening.
Island Utility · Practical note
Today's practical note
Weather check: Light rain; 16°C this morning; high 18°C / low 15°C; winds around 1 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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Tide Table · Today
Tides · Douglas
Douglas tide times for today, shown local to the Isle of Man.
02:57
▲ High
7.25m
09:33
▼ Low
0.77m
15:21
▲ High
6.28m
21:30
▼ Low
1.36m
Travel Board · Live
Sailings & Flights
Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.
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What's On · 69 items
What's on: next 14 days
All 69 verified public listings found for the next 14 calendar days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
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At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf ClubWed 26 Aug · 26 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Creation Station Create Club Up, Up & AwayWed 26 Aug · 26 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Creation Station Tiny Treasures (Babies & Toddlers)Wed 26 Aug · Silverdale GlenRiver Dipping (wildlife Watch)Wed 26 Aug · the Tynwald Inn & ShopUkejam (south)Thu 27 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: EsgThu 27 Aug · Isle of ManModdey Dhoo Mgp Motorcycle Show - PeelThu 27 Aug · 27 Aug 2026 · Creg Malin, Marine Parade, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1PA · Visit IoM.MGP/CLASSIC TT MOTORCYCLE SHOWFri 28 Aug · TT Mountain CourseClassic TT 2026 — Final DayFri 28 Aug · Mad JacksHardcore ReloadedFri 28 Aug · King William's CollegeIsleofmanjazz WorkshopFri 28 Aug · Villa MarinaThe Elo ExperienceFri 28 Aug · 28 Aug · Gaiety TheatrePigs On the WingFri 28 Aug · 28 Aug - 03 Sep · Broadway CinemaThe End of Oak StreetFri 28 Aug · 28 Aug 2026–30 Aug 2026 · King William's College, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Jazz WorkshopSat 29 Aug · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11: House ClassicsSat 29 Aug · 29 Aug 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Market Square, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1NR · Visit IoM.Free Family-Friendly 2-Day Music Festival - Castletown Town SquareSat 29 Aug · Isle of Man Home of Rest For Old HorsesCharity Quiz and Games NightSat 29 Aug · 38 Castle Street, Im5 1al Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of…Instrument Painting At the WardSat 29 Aug · Bob's Bar - IOMKen Doherty Snooker ExhibitionSat 29 Aug · 29 Aug 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Various locations, Various locations, Various… · Visit IoM.Manx International Classic TrialSat 29 Aug · 29 Aug · Villa MarinaThe ELO ExperienceSun 30 Aug · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of…André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht!Sun 30 Aug · Groudle Glen Railway, OnchanGroudle Glen Railway — Two-train SundaySun 30 Aug · Rushen Abbey, BallasallaLittle People's Picnic At Rushen AbbeySun 30 Aug · 30 Aug 2026 · Rushen Abbey, Isle of Man, Ballasalla, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM.Little People's Picnic – A Manx Language Adventure
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Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day
From the Manx oral tradition
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Did You Know · Manx trivia
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Groudle: The glen railway and coastal paths keep Victorian leisure alive. It is one of the reasons a local briefing needs local memory.
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