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• Today’s issue is not really about the weather. It is about a TT schedule being negotiated with the sky and a reminder that fast roads still come with court-sized consequences.
• 40 local news items from Manx Radio, IoM Today, 3FM are filtered for practical consequences, not headline noise.
• 62 public-record items sit behind the headlines, which means the quieter paperwork may be where tomorrow’s row, decision or awkward question starts.
• 106 event listings add the diary test: before anyone sets off, check the venue, the timing and whether the Island has moved the goalposts again.
• The mix is 17 island news items, 7 politics items, 4 culture items. In plain English: read today for what changes plans, decisions or questions.

• Watch whether weather and TT contingency plans keep changing during the day.
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• Watch which events need checking before people travel or share them.

Chartered accountant to stand for House of Keys in Rushen

• Michael Crowe is a former Chamber of Commerce president and Finance Isle of Man chief exec.
• A chartered accountant has declared his intention to stand in the constituency of Rushen in the upcoming House of Keys General Election.
• Michael Crowe is a former president of the Chamber of Commerce, and has spent eight years as chief executive of Finance Isle of Man.

Today on the island

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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 · Health11:40 Airsoft club launches charity campaign • The Manx Airsoft Club has launched a campaign to raise money for two local mental health charities. • Club members are taking part in a number of physical challenges, community events and training sessions throughout the year. • Called Operation Mental Health 26, it’s in aid of Isle Stand Up To Suicide and Ed Space.

3FM · Island News09:00 Inflation remains stable in May • Inflation remained level last month after a huge jump in April because of the war in Iran. • Figures from the Cabinet office show at the end of May, the consumer prices index stood at 4.9 per cent. • Oils and other fuels have seen the largest increase over the last 12 months - up 77.4 per cent.

Manx Radio · Politics11:20 Administrative error leaves planning appeal decisions open to legal challenge • DEFA Minister admits wrong section of act was used to delegate powers. • The environment, food and agriculture minister admits decisions on planning appeals could be subject to legal challenge following an administrative error. • Clare Barber was asked about the decision to delegate her ministerial responsibility to a political member at this morning’s sitting of the House of Keys.

Manx Radio · Politics13:42 First candidate declares for Douglas East • Sitting MHK Joney Faragher announces intention stand in September's election. • The first candidate has announced their intention to stand for Douglas East in the upcoming General Election. • Joney Faragher is the leader of the Manx Labour Party and is currently one of the constituency’s sitting MHKs.

Manx Radio · Politics07:59 MHK to seek re-election in Arbory, Castletown and Malew • Tim Glover says he'd be seeking a ministerial position under the right leadership. • A sitting MHK has announced his intention to seek re-election in the constituency of Arbory, Castletown and Malew. • Tim Glover has confirmed he’ll be standing in this year’s House of Keys General Election.

Manx Radio · Health06:12 Planning Committee says temporary dental unit at hospital is 'government failure' • Chair Rob Callister describes situation as 'unfortunate'. • Placing a temporary dental unit at the Ramsey District Cottage Hospital is a ’government failure’ according to the Planning Committee. • Chair Rob Callister told a hearing yesterday (8 June) that the situation is unfortunate’ and he felt that the dentist facility should be inside the hospital rather than in the car park.

3FM · Health09:26 Series of drop-in events for Carers Week • The Department of Health and Social Care is holding a series of drop-in events to mark Carers Week. • Each day has a different theme, including sessions organised by local charities. • The events will offer support and practical advice for carers, and give them a chance to socialise.

Manx Radio · Island News07:00 'Unprecedented' situation after deemster in Island's first group litigation case resigns • Acting Deemster became 'significantly unwell' after hearing evidence. • Hundreds of claimants awaiting a judgment in a multi-million-pound insurance case are facing further delays after the deemster allocated to the case resigned. • Evidence in the first ever group litigation claim to be issued on the Isle of Man was heard by Acting Deemster James Corbett KC in 2024.

Manx Radio · Culture06:14 Orchestra hoping to attract 'different kind of audience' at next concert • Music lovers urged to support Manx musicians. • The Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra says its hoping to attract a different kind of audience’ to its upcoming summer concert. • It’s undertaking final preparations ahead of the event, at the Villa Marina, on 5 July.

3FM · Politics15:40 MP says Island should show common sense over immigration visas • The House of Commons has heard a call for the Isle of Man to show "common sense and flexibility" over visa rules. • Strangford MP Jim Shannon made the call on Wednesday, June 3 during a Westminster debate about improving the UK’s visa system. • He said a recent rule change made by the Manx government had affected trawlers in his constituency because foreign crews could no longer work freely in Manx waters.

3FM · Politics15:23 Infrastructure minister admitted 95% rejected 20mph scheme • A meeting to review the all-Island 20mph scheme heard 95 per cent of people who'd contacted the new Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall opposed the idea. • The minutes of the meeting in January have been released after a Freedom of Information request asked for details. • The document shows Chief Minister Alf Cannan and senior DOI figures heard the traffic orders with the new speed limits couldn’t be scrapped - because that would invalidate all limits on the Island.

IoM Today · Island News15:22 Davy Knowles delivers an unforgettable homecoming at the Gaiety Theatre • It was about a Port St Mary musician reminding everyone exactly why he remains one of the island’s finest exports. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

IoM Today · Sport14:02 Isle of Man TT 2026: Former Manx Grand Prix winner explains withdrawal from event • Id like to apologise to my sponsors for having to make this decision but we will be back in 2027’.

IoM Today · Sport13:54 Isle of Man TT 2026: Newcomer still receiving treatment after Supersport spill • We will be back next year if everything’s right to keep learning, progressing and get some racing in.

IoM Today · Culture11:01 Entries open to become the 12th Manx Bard • You are the island’s principal poet. • The competition happens annually for poets over the age of 18 who live in the Isle of Man. • The new bard will be the 12th to be appointed to the prestigious post.

IoM Today · Culture09:54 Major Shane Lucas to share mining secrets at Mann Underground lecture • This event offers audiences a fascinating insight into the hidden landscapes beneath the Isle of Man.

IoM Today · Island News08:00 Channing Tatum spotted being 'sick' during 'Isle of Man' TT movie filming • The Hollywood star filmed the dramatic scenes opposite the Grandstand. • Tatum filmed a series of scenes opposite the Grandstand, with a number of spectators enjoying front-row seats to watch the production unfold from behind a nearby wall. • His co-star Eve Hewson was also seen filming on the road, as well as spending an afternoon in the winners’ enclosure alongside a large number of extras in what appeared to be a celebration scene.

IoM Today · Island News06:30 Isle of Man TT fans tried to smuggle drugs in campervan toilet • It was the first time one of them had crossed the Equator. • Matthew Flavell admitted production of cocaine and ecstasy, while Keenan David James Bradley pleaded guilty to production of cannabis and driving without insurance. • Prosecuting advocate Harry Bellis told the court that the duo arrived at the Sea Terminal with a woman in a campervan on June 3, from Heysham.

IoM Today · Island News06:00 Banks accused of failing Isle of Man investors caught up in suspected £200m fraud • But two banks have refunded some investors hit by the group’s collapse. • It has emerged that one bank in the island, Lloyds, has refunded, in full or in part, six people who invested in the collapsed 79th Group. • An investor who banked with NatWest Isle of Man has also had their funds returned.

Manx Radio · Island News14:00 Relatives seeking clarity over potential plans to relocate dementia patients • Rumours there are plans to relocate Martin Ward onto specialist EMI unit. • The families of dementia patients currently being cared for in the north of the Island are urging Manx Care to think seriously’ about the impact of moving them. • It follows concerns there may be plans in place to relocate residents from the Elderly Mentally Infirm unit at the Reayrt Skyal residential care home in Ramsey.

Manx Radio · Transport15:19 MHK calls for action over 'atrocious' road signage • Member flags discrepancies between satnav and signs. • An MHK says the accuracy of road signage on the Isle of Man is atrocious following concerns over recent changes to speed limits on certain routes. • Onchan member Julie Edge asked about speed data in satnav apps differing from what was displayed on road signs in this week’s sitting of the House of Keys.

Manx Radio · Transport13:28 Cruise passengers affected by downed railway lines • Tour groups today offered 'alternative travel package'. • Cruise passengers were among those whose railway journeys were cut short yesterday (8 June) after power lines were damaged. • It follows an incident involving a road vehicle’ on New Road in Laxey which affected the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway.

Manx Radio · Island News12:12 "We just want clarity": Taxi drivers remain in dark after Telecabs issue • Booking system switched off - and back on again - unexpectedly. • A taxi driver on the Isle of Man says he, and other colleagues with the Telecabs firm, want answers over an issue which saw the booking system suspended. • Late on Friday night, (5 June), a message was sent to drivers saying it would be ’switched off’ at midnight and ’remain unavailable until further notice.

Manx Radio · Island News11:31 Killed Pre-TT Classic racer 'appeared to lose control' • Alan Oversby died at the scene. • Report by BBC Isle of Man A competitor who was killed taking part in the Pre-TT Classic road races on the Isle of Man "appeared to have lost control" of his motorbike before crashing, an inquest has heard. • Alan Oversby, 68, died in the crash on the approach to Ballakeighan Corner on the Billown Course, in the south of the Island, on lap two of the 400cc Race on 24 May.

Manx Radio · Politics06:19 Immigration changes designed to stop exploitation by 'bad eggs' • Minister admits government has been 'overly enthusiastic' in attracting new people. • New changes to the Isle of Man’s immigration rules are aimed at safeguarding the Island, and its residents, according to the treasury minister. • The changes are part of a Tynwald-backed resolution from July 2025 and align the Island, more broadly, with the UK.

Manx Radio · Transport06:47 Mountain Road to close for removal of one-way system • Route will shut at 9.30am this morning. • The Mountain Road will close later this morning for the removal of the TT one-way system. • The route will shut from Ramsey to the Creg ny Baa from 9.30am until 4.30pm.

Manx Radio · Island News06:16 Nursery group wants to 'bridge the gap' for families of two-year-olds • Hopes & Dreams launches Early Years Support Fund. • A nursery group on the Island is offering financial support to families whose children are too young for government’s Childcare Credit Scheme. • Hopes & Dreams Childcare Group is launching an Early Years Support Fund which could provide up to £3,000 worth of care from September.

3FM · Island News16:54 Sharp rise in capital's outstanding rates • Douglas Council says the amount of unpaid rates at the end of the financial year was more than twice the previous year's figure. • A report to the local authority’s executive committee revealed 99.3 per cent of rates were paid on time last year, down 0.2 per cent. • In total, £348,033 was outstanding - well up on the previous year’s £148,546.

3FM · Politics14:28 New report shows government workforce rose again • The government says its total personnel increased by just under half a per cent in the first quarter of this year. • In its latest public service workforce report - the last one under the current administration - the government says between January and March 20.5 full-time equivalent workers went onto the payroll. • It brings the current total number of full-time government posts to 4,446.

3FM · Island News13:00 Total of 43 babies born last month • A total of 43 babies were born in May, according to the latest figures from the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit. • There were 18 girls and 25 boys born during the month. • Meanwhile there was also one set of twins.

3FM · Island News12:00 Council decides to start charging for Funeral streaming • Douglas Council says it's going to start charging bereaved families for streaming funerals at the Crematorium online in future. • At its last meeting, the local authority’s executive committee heard an upgrade to the media facilities at the site on Glencrutchery Road meant it wouldn’t be viable to offer the webcasting service for free in future.

3FM · Island News10:55 Plans for new accessible toilets in community hall • A community hall in the grounds of Peel Cathedral could be getting accessible toilets under new plans. • St German’s Cathedral Foundation for Music and the Arts has applied to make changes at Corrins Hall. • It says it wants to provide wheelchair-friendly facilities at the venue and wants to make a number of changes to accommodate them.

3FM · Island News07:05 Push to keep former church open as community space • People in the South are being encouraged to get behind plans to keep Ballafesson Hall open as a community space. • It’s after members of Ballafesson Chapel, near Castletown, voted to stop using the building as a place of worship. • A new group, Friends of Ballafesson Community, says if the hall can’t be put to use for events within a year, it’ll be sold on the open market.

3FM · Island News06:38 Council's environment campaign to focus on dog waste • Douglas Council says its annual environmental campaign next year will concentrate on dog fouling. • At its last meeting, the environmental services committee heard the last major campaign had taken place two years ago. • Four campaign posters will be put up in areas thought to be hot spots for the problem, while social media and stencils will be used across the city.

IoM Today · Sport11:44 Sarah Webster to represent Great Britain at 100km World Championships • The event takes place in Spain in September. • The event, organised by the International Association of Ultrarunners and the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, will take place on September 20 in Ames, near Santiago de Compostela, Spain. • The former Northern AC member holds both the British women’s 100km record (7 hours 3 minutes 40 seconds) and the European women’s 100km record (7:03:48).

IoM Today · Culture11:10 Book review: 'An adventure through time' • Both titles are available at the Bridge Bookshops in Port Erin and Ramsey. • When celebrity gardener Finn O’Leary returns to his Irish hometown of Abbeyford to care for his ageing mother, he is quickly roped into the local Tidy Towns’ committee. • With the competition fiercely fought for by every town and village in the country, Finn’s best friend’s sister, Aoife, is determined that this will finally be their year.

IoM Today · Law08:00 Directors cleared as court overturns £200m luxury homes fraud ruling • ’In our judgment, there is a demonstrable failure by the Deemster to consider relevant evidence. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

IoM Today · Weather06:17 Rainy conditions and breezy winds expected today and tomorrow • Today, Tuesday, June 9, in Douglas brings wet weather with patchy rain drifting across morning and afternoon. • Breezy spells are likely, creating a slightly brisk feel. • Temperatures near 12°C remain fairly consistent, and although rain may ease briefly, showers could return by evening, maintaining a cool and cloudy outlook.

IoM Today · Island News07:20 'Complete fantasy': Veteran was left 'traumatised' by fraudster's army lies • He also conned businesses out of a £16,000 hot tub and more than £5,500 worth of furniture. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

Tides · Douglas

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 106 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Villa Marina · villa gaietyScouting For Girls

Tomorrow · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyThe Simon & Garfunkel Story

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyAmazing Animals

Mon 15 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyMichael Rosen - Getting Through It

Tue 16 Jun · 16 Jun - 30 Aug · Villa Marina Arcade · Villa GaietyIOM Arts Council Present the 2026 Summer Concert Series

Wed 17 Jun · Villa Marina Arcade · villa gaietyAn Evening With Phil Kelsall and the Mighty Wurlitzer

Today · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Today · 10 - 11 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyFinding Emily

Today · 10 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManCraig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don't Sing

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 · 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 · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Tomorrow · Launchpad · alleventsGood Governance, Positive Wellbeing: A Masterclass For Growing Businesses

Tomorrow · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manKpmg Gaming Esummit 2026

Tomorrow · Villa Gaiety · visit isle of man & alleventsScouting For Girls

Tomorrow · the George Hotel · manx radio & alleventsStartline Podcast - Live!

Fri 12 Jun · Johnshaven Village Hall · alleventsIn the Flesh: Wknd 'en Plein Air' Sketchbook/mini Canvas - Mixed Media Drawing/painting

Fri 12 Jun · Manx Legion Club · alleventsOompah Night

Fri 12 Jun · Hospice Hq, Strang · hospice isle of manPaint and Pinot

Fri 12 Jun · Parish Hall, Onchan · alleventsWe Can Sing A Rainbow!

Fri 12 Jun · 12 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Passenger

Fri 12 Jun · 12 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Sat 13 Jun · Just of the Round Table Crossroads At the Junction of the Ronague/whallag Rd · alleventsBarrule To Barrule Challenge

Sat 13 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · centenary centre & peel onlineBlue Train Big Band

Sat 13 Jun · Kiki Lounge · alleventsCocktail Masterclass At Kiki's Lounge

Sat 13 Jun · Bridson Street, Im9 6an Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsGathered For Glory Conference

Sat 13 Jun · the Creek Inn · allevents (peel) & peel onlineGranny Themed Pub Crawl

Sat 13 Jun · Ramsey Masonic Hall · alleventsHarryoke - Charity Fundraiser For Isu2s

Sat 13 Jun · Bob's Bar, Ballaquayle Road, Douglas · alleventsInter Island Team Event

Sat 13 Jun · Mooragh Park & Promenade · manx radio & visit isle of manIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ram

Sat 13 Jun · Quirks Croft, Cregneash · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manMagnet Mania: Little Magnetic Village

Sat 13 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Scott Brothers Duo

Sat 13 Jun · Central Park, 7925 161st Ave Nw, Ramsey, Mn 55303 · alleventsNw Food Truck Fest With Ramsey Parks and Rec

Sat 13 Jun · the Bohemian Coffee House (26 Victoria Street) · alleventsOn Further Thought: Change

Sat 13 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sat 13 Jun · Meeting At Milntown Estate Carpark · alleventsWild Medicine

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3AP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey.

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Cregneash, Isle of Man, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9 5PX · Visit Isle of ManMagnet Mania: Little Magnetic Village

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManAmazing Animals

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Doctor's Meadow, Near Southern 100 Clubhouse, Castletown-by-Pass, Castletown, IM9 1HB · Visit Isle of ManSouthern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club Two Day Vintage Show

Sun 14 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · alleventsIndigo Jazz Cafe

Sun 14 Jun · Nautical Museum, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manLego® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum

Sun 14 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Mooragh Park · allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarPatrick Crookall Manx Middle Distance Triathlon

Sun 14 Jun · the Sound By the Calf of Man · alleventsSea Watches At the Sound 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreThe Weekend View: Ashlishyn Vannin By Juan Ashlish

Sun 14 Jun · 14 June 2026 · Nautical Museum, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManLEGO® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum

Mon 15 Jun · Vibe Plant Based Cafe. Isle of Man · alleventsJune Mindfulness Evening

Mon 15 Jun · the Roundhouse · manx radioWalk With Us! Kicking Off Learning Disability Awareness Week

Mon 15 Jun · 15 June 2026–19 June 2026 · Nobles Park, Douglas · Visit Isle of Man2026 June Crown Green Bowling Festival

Tue 16 Jun · Ballatessan Meadow, Im5 1dx Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsCare Home Open Week

Tue 16 Jun · Empress Hotel · alleventsMadf Agm

Tue 16 Jun · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes

Wed 17 Jun · St Johns · alleventsExploring Medicinal Herb Families

Wed 17 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFunny Girl: the Musical

Wed 17 Jun · 1 Market Square, Castletown · manx national heritage & visit isle of manMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Wed 17 Jun · 17 - 18 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyPower Ballad

Wed 17 Jun · 17 June 2026 · 1 Market Square, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Thu 18 Jun · Vagabonds Rugby Club Douglasim4 4rjisle of Man · the children's centre2026 Rounders Sponsored By Pwc

Thu 18 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Esg

Thu 18 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsH Is For Hawk: Midweek Movie

Thu 18 Jun · Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas, Im2 2, Isle of Man · alleventsManx Minds Conference - Addressing Stress In the Workplace & Beyond.

Thu 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyOh What A Night!

Thu 18 Jun · the Draw · alleventsRhino At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Thu 18 Jun · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsThe Playboy of the Western World - National Theatre Live

Thu 18 Jun · Way of the Roses - England · hospice isle of manWay of the Roses - 2026 Cycling Challenge

Thu 18 Jun · 18 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyLucy Beaumont - Bad At Quiz Shows, Good With Weirdos

Fri 19 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreBut First Promotions: Mark Morriss With Mike Wilton

Fri 19 Jun · Cregneash Village · alleventsCregneash In Colour

Fri 19 Jun · Port Erin Beach · alleventsSunset Paint & Sip - Port Erin Beach ☀️🥂

Fri 19 Jun · 19 - 25 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyMaster of the Universe

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManOh What A Night!

Fri 19 Jun · 19 June 2026 · Knockaloe Farm, Patrick, Isle of Man, IM5 3AQ · Visit Isle of ManPilates World Record Attempt

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina Royal Hall · visit isle of man & allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarArmed Forces Day

Sat 20 Jun · Dhoon Glen, Maughold, Laxey, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsBeatles At the Dhoon

Sat 20 Jun · the Haven · alleventsBroken Rooster At the Haven

Sat 20 Jun · Port Erin Methodist Church Chapel Hall · hospice isle of manCoffee Afternoon & Simply Stylish Clothes Sale

Sat 20 Jun · Maughold Church · visit isle of man & allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarParish Walk

Sat 20 Jun · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsPot Throwing + Hand Building Studio Experience: June 20th

Sat 20 Jun · Riverside, Ramsey, Isle of Man · alleventsRamsey Craft Club- Sea Glass Decorative Jewellery-new Date

Sat 20 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Proclaimers

Sat 20 Jun · House of Manannan · manx national heritageTraces

Sat 20 Jun · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Im1 3ly Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx national heritage & visit isle of man & alleventsZog Day

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026 · Villa Marina and Gardens, Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManArmed Forces Day 2026

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManZog Day

Sat 20 Jun · 20 June 2026–21 June 2026 · NSC, Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM4 1EG · Visit Isle of ManManx Telecom Parish Walk

Sun 21 Jun · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan · groudle glen railway & visitor events calendarFather's Day On the Groudle Glen Railway

Sun 21 Jun · the Galpals Collective - Isle of Man · alleventsLet Them Eat Cake! A Cake & Tea Pairing Experience

Sun 21 Jun · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritage & visit isle of manMann Underground – An Afternoon With Major Shane Lucas

Sun 21 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsManx Camerata In Concert

Sun 21 Jun · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsSinger/songwriter Day

Sun 21 Jun · House of Manannan, Peel · manx national heritage & visit isle of manTraces – Crit Session With Kevin Atherton

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFather's Day - 1920s Day

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManMann Underground – An Afternoon With Major Shane Lucas

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · ONCHAN RACEWAY, ONCHAN PARK, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW · Visit Isle of ManOnchan Raceway 400

Sun 21 Jun · 21 June 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManTRACES – Crit Session With Kevin Atherton

Mon 22 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDavid Gray Past & Present Tour 2026

Mon 22 Jun · Artreach Studios · alleventsGlaze Session - Monday 22nd June

Tue 23 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreExhibition: Connected To All Things By Gary Bennett

Tue 23 Jun · the Draw · alleventsRamsey Farmers Market

Recent FOI requests

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Government contracts in plain English

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Resident pulse

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Three Island Amazon finds

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The Isle of Man history book

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Isle of Man TT annual review book

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From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

Foxdale: The old mining village sits in the heart of the Island. It is useful context when today’s news touches place, planning or public services.

The shape of the day ahead

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