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August 8, 2026

Call for election candidates to make 'concrete commitment to carers'

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Crossroads IOM highlights economic and societal value of the Island's carers Plus: '100 per cent committed': Manx Care sets out hospita…
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Call for election candidates to make 'concrete commitment to carers'

Call for election candidates to make 'concrete commitment to carers'

• Crossroads IOM highlights economic and societal value of the Island's carers.
• Ahead of the general election on 24 September a Manx charity is asking candidates - what will you do for the Island’s carers?
• Crossroads IOM says: " We spend a lot of time talking about the cost of care.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Clear, 13°C (56°F), wind 3 mph

Douglas
13°C
Clear · High 18° · Low 12°
Wind
3mph
Light
High Tide
07:27
5.89m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 0
Not visible
Around the Island · 7 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.

'100 per cent committed': Manx Care sets out hospital reopening plan
IoM Today · Health · 13:28

'100 per cent committed': Manx Care sets out hospital reopening plan

• A public meeting was for residents to learn about the future of the hospital.
• A public meeting was held in Ramsey on Thursday evening, giving residents the chance to hear about the future of Ramsey District Cottage Hospital and receive an update on the ongoing remedial works.
• Residents raised concerns about renal dialysis, GP services, ophthalmology, the condition of the building and what repairs have already been completed.

Refurbished linkspan ready for Manx Grand Prix
3FM · Transport · 10:22

Refurbished linkspan ready for Manx Grand Prix

• Bikers getting off the ferry for Manx Grand Prix will be greeted by a new road surface this month.
• Contractor Thotech International has resurfaced the linkspan at Victoria Pier in Douglas.
• On LinkedIn, the company says it’s put down 750 square metres of special heavy-duty anti-skid road deck.

Fresh blow for Steam Packet as freight vessel is now out of action
IoM Today · Transport · 16:25

Fresh blow for Steam Packet as freight vessel is now out of action

• The company has issued an update.
• The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s freight vessel Arrow is set to enter dry dock for repairs, dealing a fresh blow to the ferry operator while its flagship Manxman remains out of service until at least the end of September.
• The company has confirmed Arrow will enter dry dock at Cammell Laird/Balaena in Birkenhead on Sunday, August 9, after an oil leak was identified in one of the vessel’s controllable pitch propeller systems.

Largest cruise ship due to visit Island in 2026 arrives
Manx Radio · Island News · 07:14

Largest cruise ship due to visit Island in 2026 arrives

• Zuiderdam has a capacity of 2,272 passengers.
• The largest cruise ship to the visit the Island this year has arrived Manx waters.
• Zuiderdam has a capacity of 2,272, and is due to be anchored in Douglas until 6pm.

UK couple to walk around the Island for 'The Miles That Matter'
Manx Radio · Island News · 06:13

UK couple to walk around the Island for 'The Miles That Matter'

• Hiking challenge to raise awareness and funds.
• The parents of a boy with autism and ADHD will hike around the Island next week to raise awareness and funds about the challenges of living with it.
• Chris and Billie will be joined by their friend Ian as the trio walk 20 miles a day before getting onto the ferry on Friday (14 August) and finishing the last three miles at the Daisy Inclusive Centre in Liverpool. "Together, we can raise awareness.

Netherlands Prime Minister full of praise for Joe Locke
3FM · Politics · 13:17

Netherlands Prime Minister full of praise for Joe Locke

• The Prime Minister of the Netherlands has posted photos of himself with Manx actor Joe Locke.
• Rob Jetten, who was elected in February, posted a pic to Instagram as the pair celebrated this year’s World Pride event.
• In his post he praised Joe’s work on Heartstopper Forever, calling it more than a film.

Manx Utilities gets permission to put solar panels on NSC
3FM · Island News · 12:25

Manx Utilities gets permission to put solar panels on NSC

• Manx Utilities says it's secured planning approval to put solar panels of the roof of the National Sports Centre.
• The company is calling it a milestone of the Energy Transition Programme.
• It was among the initiatives championed by its late chairman John Wannenburgh.

Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Clear; 13°C this morning; high 18°C / low 12°C; winds around 3 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.

01:09
▼ Low
1.97m
07:27
▲ High
5.89m
14:06
▼ Low
2.25m
20:00
▲ High
5.45m
Travel Board · Live

Sailings & Flights

Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.

Steam PacketDouglas sailings
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What's On · 6 items

What's on: next 14 days

A curated quick-view of 6 public listings over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Mad Jack’s · mad jacks & allevents. Bed Before 11: the 90s/00s R&b & Hip-hop Edition
Today · the Crooked Dagger · allevents. Date My Mate - Isle of Man 🇮🇲
Today · Isle of Man · manx radio. Date My Mate (45-60 Singles)
Today · Peel Cathedral · manx radio. Grampian Concert Orchestra At Peel Cathedral
Today · St German's Cathedral, Peel · manx radio. Island Classics
Today · Jurby Transport Museum · manx radio. Jurby Transport Museum Open Day
Tynwald · Sitting watch

Tynwald in plain English

Next up:Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026. Every extracted agenda item, proceedings point, official update and sitting date is listed below by source segment.

Segment-by-segment brief

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source

Tynwald Court proceedings — Tue, 21 Jul 2026

  • Who was there: The Lord Bishop, HM Attorney General, Mrs August-Phillips, Mr Clueit, Mr Craine, Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Kinnish, Mr Mercer, Mrs Morphet, Mr Reid. IN THE KEYS
  • NHS reform: Ms Christian's National Health Service Reform Bill went through clause-by-clause scrutiny. Mr Hooper, Mrs Corlett and Mrs Poole-Wilson moved amendment groups; many carried, while several contested amendments were defeated.
  • Entity registration: Mr Johnston’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill went through clause scrutiny. Mrs Corlett moved eight amendments and they were carried; the amended clauses were ordered to stand part.
  • Period products: Ms Faragher asked the House to agree Legislative Council amendments. Amendments 1 and 2 carried; Amendment 3 was tied 11-11 and lost after the Speaker used the casting vote against it.
  • Assisted Dying Bill: members debated amendments and divisions on the next steps for safeguards, capacity and Privy Council concerns.

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · House of Keys · official source

House of Keys proceedings — Tue, 14 Jul 2026

  • Who was there: The Speaker and 18 other Members in the Chamber, Mr Cannan, Mrs Caine and Mr Crookall having leave of absence and Ms Lord-Brennan and Mr Moorhouse also being absent.
  • Nicotine products: the House suspended standing orders so it could consider the Legislative Council changes at this sitting.
  • Decision: the House agreed the Council amendments, including the commencement change and the added over-18 wording in the coercion clause.
  • Next sitting: the House rose at 2.36pm and adjourned to Tuesday 21st July 2026 as part of Tynwald Court.

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Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · Legislative Council · official source

Legislative Council proceedings — Tue, 7 Jul 2026

  • Nicotine products: the Legislative Council agreed the Bill’s general principles and moved straight into clause-by-clause scrutiny.
  • Commencement amendment: Mrs August-Phillips changed when section 13 can come into force; Amendment 1 carried and Clause 2 carried as amended.
  • Coercion safeguard: Council added “over the age of 18” to Clause 9; the amendment and amended clause carried.
  • Final decision: the Nicotine Products Bill passed after a 7-1 Council division.
  • Next step: the Legislative Council adjourned at 4.33pm.

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Latest news · official updates · official source

Latest official Tynwald news

  • Fri, 31 Jul 2026: Official update: Tynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’.
  • Wed, 22 Jul 2026: Official update: Junior Tynwald ‘brilliant experience’.
  • Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
  • Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.

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Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source

Upcoming sitting dates

  • Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
  • Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
  • Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
  • Tue, 15 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 15 Dec 2026

Open sitting dates

Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/sittings

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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
Eeast as spollagyn
Fish and chips
In a sentenceUseful seaside vocabulary. Daily note 08-08: use it when the Island story gives you the chance.
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Myr s’lhiurey yn laa, s’gierrey yn oie."
"The longer the day, the shorter the night." — Everything has its balance. Daily reflection 08-08: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.
Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

Laxey: Lady Isabella, the Great Laxey Wheel, still marks the Island’s mining story. It is one of the reasons a local briefing needs local memory.

This Day in Manx History

On or near 8 August · Through the years

1992
Yn Chruinnaght festival celebrated 14 years of pan-Celtic culture on the Island.
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