Beach saunas here to stay and improve

The southern harbour.

        October 3, 2026

Beach saunas here to stay and improve

Moghrey Mie — Saturday, 3 October 2026

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Lead Story
Beach saunas here to stay and improve
• Commissioners praise 'integral part' of town's hospitality offering.
• One of Port Erin’s most popular offerings is set for an upgrade to make it a more permanent fixture.
• The village’s commissioners is seeking planning permission to enhance the beach sauna facilities on its beach.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today on the island
Clear, 9°C (49°F), wind 6 mph
Douglas
9°C
Clear · High 14° · Low 8°
Wind
6mph
Moderate
High Tide
16:53
5.59m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 2
Not visible
Around the Island · 10 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.
Manx Radio · Island News · 06:21
Increasing number of scam listings recorded on Manx marketplace
• Website founder urges customers to be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
• The head of a local online marketplace platform says the company is having to deal with attacks from an increasing number of scammers.
• Chris Kelly founded Listit.im with his wife Tash following the closure of Manx Telecom’s classified service.
3FM · Island News · 15:05
New Manx mural brings colour to Foxdale
• A new mural has been unveiled in Foxdale.
• The painting shows a bright green landscape with a river running through it and was created by Manx artist, Kate Summerville.
• The piece features Manx phrases painted on the wall, with the project supported by Culture Vannin.
3FM · Island News · 13:31
Port Erin Post Office to open earlier on weekdays
• Isle of Man Post Office says a branch in the south of the Island will open 30 minutes earlier on weekdays.
• The organisation took to social media to announce the new opening hours.
• It says Port Erin Post Office on Church Road will have amended opening times from Monday, October 5.
3FM · Business · 12:21
Ballasalla pizza lovers getting early Xmas present!
• A pizza business which took over a much-loved café in the south of the Island says it's hoping to open its doors in December.
• Savino’s moved into the former Kelly’s Caf&eacute; on the Balthane Industrial Estate after it closed earlier this year.
• On Facebook, the business says it’s had lots of support from people who say they can’t wait for it to open.
3FM · Island News · 08:07
Bank applies to revamp cashpoints in Douglas
• A bank which announced it was closing three Island cashpoints has applied for two replacement machines in the capital.
• Barclays has applied for planning permission to replace ATMs on Victoria Street in Douglas.
• The company says it also wants to remove a night safe and refurbish the cashpoint frontage with illuminated hoods.
3FM · Island News · 07:41
Woman sees sex discrimination case dismissed
• A woman's had her claim of sex discrimination against an Island pharmacy thrown out.
• Danielle Weston-Ford took the case against Kingsley Muti to an employment tribunal claiming unfair dismissal, but chair Douglas Stewart couldn’t consider her case because she hadn’t worked at the company for 12 months.
• She also alleged she’d been treated differently to male colleagues, but the tribunal said that claim was misconceived.
3FM · Politics · 17:21
Government reminds event organisers to submit notification forms
• The Department of Home Affairs is reminding event organisers to make the government aware of their plans ahead of upcoming events.
• Organisers are being asked to contact the Event Safety Advisory Group by completing an online notification form.
• The information provided will help the group support organisers with their event planning and provide appropriate advice.
3FM · Island News · 16:06
National Sports Centre reminds users to respect The Bowl rules
• The National Sports Centre has issued a reminder about the rules in place at The Bowl.
• It says anyone who has not paid to hire the facility is not allowed on the pitch and users who climb on seats, vandalise toilets, hang from canopies or leave litter will also be asked to leave.
• The NSC is also reminding parents to speak to their young people about respecting the facility and its rules.
3FM · Island News · 15:34
Child benefits applications go online
• The Treasury says applications for child benefits can now be made online.
• It’s part of the departments work to modernise social security services.
• The next benefit application to be available online will be Jobseeker’s Allowance which will launch within the next six months.
3FM · Island News · 08:26
Survey shows overwhelming support for Southern 100
• 96 per cent those involved in this year's Southern 100 say they'll be back!
• The organisers of the "friendly races" have released the results of this year’s survey, carried out after the festival.
• More than 90 per cent of local residents and businesses agree the event benefits the south.
Island Utility · Practical note
Today's practical note
Weather check: Clear; 9°C this morning; high 14°C / low 8°C; winds around 6 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.
04:33
▲ High
6.15m
10:54
▼ Low
2.04m
16:53
▲ High
5.59m
23:25
▼ Low
1.99m
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What's On · 78 items
What's on: next 14 days
All 78 verified public listings found for the next 14 calendar days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
Today · 03 Oct · Gaiety TheatreJimeoin: BallyhooTomorrow · 04 Oct · Villa MarinaActive Souls Astronaut Training SchoolTomorrow · 04 Oct · Villa MarinaSparkTomorrow · 04 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSPARK - Reach For the StarsFri 9 Oct · 09 - 17 Oct · Gaiety TheatreRock of AgesSat 10 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteAn Evening With Danny Mcnamara, From EmbraceToday · Peel Centenary CentreMetamorphosis - How Flies Are Changing Our PlanetToday · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of ManA History of the FutureToday · House of ManannanA Quirky Stroll Around Old PeelToday · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11: Boy Bands & Heartthrobs!Today · Ridgeway StreetBehind the Doors At Douglas City HallToday · Isle of ManChris Kelly Trophy Car RallyToday · Glen Maye Chapel & Community CentreGlen Maye Craft Market With Bacon BapsListing graphic (not a photo)Today · 3 Oct 2026–28 Feb 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.JeihosphereToday · Victoria Hall, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of ManOktoberfest Feat. BrassifiedToday · Erin Arts CentrePort Erin Jazz Festival 2026: Local Jazz BandsToday · Peel CathedralRamsey Town Band & Brass Band LignièresListing graphic (not a photo)Today · the Bohemian Coffee House (26 Victoria Street)Saturday: How Many Grains In A Heap?Today · Peel CastleSaved For the Nation: Conserving Peel Castle In the 1870sToday · Peel CastleSt. Patrick's People - A Guided Tour of Peel CastleToday · Shannon Rose RamseySummer’s Last Shred: End of Season School of RockfestToday · East QuayTransatlantic Slave Trade Walk Around PeelToday · 03 - 08 Oct · Broadway CinemaHeart of the BeastToday · 03 - 11 Oct · Broadway CinemaShaun the Sheep: the Beast of Mossy BottomToday · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum TourToday · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running DayToday · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Vintage Motorcycles On DisplayToday · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit IoM.Guided Aquabike ExperienceToday · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Railways Dining CarToday · 2 Oct 2026–3 Oct 2026 · 15b The Village Walk, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 4EB · Visit IoM.Chris Kelly Memorial RallyToday · 2 Oct 2026–4 Oct 2026 · Island Wide, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Heritage Open Days 2026Today · 24 July 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.A Taste of the Isle of ManToday · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Family Trainspotting ChallengeToday · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Steam TeasToday · 3 Oct 2026–30 Apr 2027 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit IoM.The Nature Exploratorium & History of the FutureTomorrow · Derby Castle YardGuided Tour of the Manx Electric Railway's Derby Castle Sheds & WorkshopTomorrow · Jurby Transport MuseumVintage Bus Running DayMon 5 Oct · Tynwald, Legislative BuildingTynwald TourMon 5 Oct · 05 - 30 Oct · Dragons CastlePop-In and Play At Dragon's CastleTue 6 Oct · Isle of ManManx Bird ClubListing graphic (not a photo)Tue 6 Oct · LaunchpadMore Than Code: the Story of Code Club, With Owen CutajarWed 7 Oct · Erin Arts CentreEac Book Circle: With the End In Mind By Katherine MannixWed 7 Oct · the RoundhouseManx Heart Foundation Evening Support GroupListing graphic (not a photo)Fri 9 Oct · Isle of ManHeritage Open Days - A Sculpture Walk Along Douglas PromFri 9 Oct · Laxey Heritage ShopIsle of Man Anti-cancer Association Pop Up ShopListing graphic (not a photo)Fri 9 Oct · Villa Marina ArcadeIsle of Man Arts Council - A Sculpture Walk Along Douglas PromenadeFri 9 Oct · Isle of ManIsle of Man Heritage Open Days 2 - Island WideFri 9 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Met Opera: Cosi Fan TutteFri 9 Oct · 49 Derby SqThe Susie Cooper Museum & Archive, Douglas - Guided TourFri 9 Oct · 09 - 15 Oct · Broadway CinemaSense and SensibilityFri 9 Oct · 9 Oct 2026 · Port St Mary Town Hall, The Promenade, Port St Mary… · Visit IoM.Rushen Heritage Quiz Night 2026Sat 10 Oct · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents... Flip N Fill (headline Dj Set)Sat 10 Oct · Manx Legion DouglasCountry On the Rock FundraiserListing graphic (not a photo)Sat 10 Oct · Crowes YardIOM Youth Trials Club — Practice SessionSat 10 Oct · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle…Rushen Silver Band: Last Night of the PromsSat 10 Oct · Douglas Rail StationSteam Railway Workshop ToursSat 10 Oct · St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolWoman Empowering Zumba Party With Zj NadiaSun 11 Oct · Douglas Railway Station Bus ShelteeBus Vannin - Vintage Bus Rides Around DouglasSun 11 Oct · Central ParkFall 2026 Nw Food Truck Fest - RamseySun 11 Oct · Ramsey Rural Museum CioGreat Fen Apple and Harvest FairSun 11 Oct · the Railway InnHeron & Brearley - Douglas Quayside Pub WalkSun 11 Oct · Erin Arts CentreManx Litfest: Poetry Workshop (brown & Betjeman)Sun 11 Oct · the Terminus TavernTrams, Lifts and Tourism - the Evolving Douglas PromenadeMon 12 Oct · Erin Arts CentreExhibition: A Mind That Wanders: Shadows, Paranoia & Creepy CrawliesTue 13 Oct · Santander Work Cafe, Isle of ManStep IOM Student Drop-in OctoberTue 13 Oct · 13 - 18 Oct · Broadway CinemaHadestown: the MusicalWed 14 Oct · LaunchpadBeen There, Done That: A Fireside Chat With Manx-born Liam DownwardWed 14 Oct · Erin Arts CentreMidweek Movie: Disclosure Day (2 Screenings)Wed 14 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic FairytalesThu 15 Oct · Erin Arts CentreA Mind That Wanders: Mental Health, Animals & My LifeThu 15 Oct · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-upThu 15 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack LiveThu 15 Oct · the Conister Arms (wetherspoon)The Power of Creative LeadershipThu 15 Oct · 15 Oct · Villa Marina Prom SuiteSpace - Ten Neurotic FairytalesFri 16 Oct · University College Isle of ManBridging the Skills GapFri 16 Oct · Mad Jack’sNext/gen: U18sFri 16 Oct · Woodbourne House, Woodbourne Road, Im2 3ee Douglas…Oktoberfest At Woodbourne HouseFri 16 Oct · 16 Oct · Villa MarinaRat Pack Live
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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
Purt le Moirrey
Port St Mary
In a sentenceThe southern harbour.
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day
From the Manx oral tradition
"Traa dy liooar."
"Time enough." — A reminder not everything needs to be rushed.
Did You Know · Manx trivia
A small Manx fact
Niarbyl: The rocks and shoreline tell a deep geological story. It is a good example of how one Manx place can hold several centuries at once.
This Day in Manx History
On or near 3 October · Through the years
1894
The Snaefell Mountain Railway officially opened to passengers.
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