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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.
• 13 local news items from Manx Radio, IoM Today, 3FM are filtered for practical consequences, not headline noise.
• 63 public-record items sit behind the headlines, which means the quieter paperwork may be where tomorrow’s row, decision or awkward question starts.
• 103 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 7 island news items, 2 health items, 2 sport 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.
• Watch which public-body item turns into a decision, deadline or response.
• Watch which events need checking before people travel or share them.

Death of former motocrosser 'Gog' Owen

• Many will remember Roger and his father as the fuel filler service team in the pits at the TT and Manx Grand Prix.

Today on the island

Light rain, 11°C (52°F), wind 19 mph

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 · Politics19:00 Birth rate 'falling much faster' in the Isle of Man than the UK says author • These [statistics] will inevitably be part of the election debate and I am keen for that debate to be well-informed. • The useful detail is who the campaign is trying to reach, where the voting information is, and how first-time voters can check what to do before September.

Manx Radio · Health07:54 Manx Care advice to those on Depo-Provera injection • It follows news in the UK this week relating to a study published in 2024. • Manx Care is encouraging women on the Depo-Provera injection to consult their GP if there are any concerns about it. • In a statement, Executive Medical Director Dr Chris Stockport says it is important to emphasise that meningiomas are uncommon, typically slow-growing, and in the vast majority of cases non-cancerous, with effective treatments available. "For the vast majority of women, the overall risk remains very low, and many will continue…

Manx Radio · Health06:50 Health minister welcomes reduction to dental waiting list • But Claire Christian admits there's still work to be done. • The health minister says seeing the dental waiting list reduce is one of her proudest achievements since taking up the role. • In May last year, almost 6,500 Manx residents were waiting to be assigned to an NHS dentist.

Manx Radio · Island News11:04 Warmer than average May for Island • 239 hours of sunshine recorded in the month. • May was warmer than average on the Isle of Man. • Data collected by Ronaldsway Met Office shows the average temperature was 0.7 degrees Celsius higher than normal.

Manx Radio · Island News13:22 Manx BirdLife awarded funding for new warden • Over £28,000 provided by Dormant Asset Fund. • Manx BirdLife has been awarded funding to recruit a new warden. • They have been given £28,618 from the Dormant Asset Fund, managed by Manx Lottery Trust.

3FM · Island News11:55 Breaking park's speed limit endangers children, say commissioners • Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play. • Mooragh Park in Ramsey is restricted to permit holders. • But the town’s local authority took to Facebook to ask drivers to stick to its 5mph limit.

IoM Today · Sport13:00 Isle of Man athlete secures place on Team UK for Backyard Ultra World Team Championships • Marshall earned his spot by winning the Portland Pig race in Dorset. • Silver Ticket victories guarantee selection for the national squad at October 17’s World Team Championships, where 15 runners per country race simultaneously around the world to build a combined team score, one loop at a time. • In the qualifying race, Marshall battled heat, rain, fatigue and navigational slips to keep starting each new lap, reaching the 24‑hour mark (100 miles) and pushing through a second night before sealing the win with 46 laps…

Manx Radio · Island News06:50 Changes to Port St Mary parking restrictions put on hold • Broader Island-wide consultation expected this summer. • Plans to make changes to the parking permit scheme in Port St Mary have been put on hold. • The infrastructure minister has confirmed proposals to amend parking restrictions in Disc Zone M have been paused in agreement with Port St Mary Commissioners.

Manx Radio · Island News13:23 Fundraiser for TT rider Maria Costello surpasses £220k • Motorsport legend is currently paralysed after breaking her back. • A fundraiser for TT rider Maria Costello MBE has surpassed £220,000. • The money donated so far is currently at £223,607 (at time of writing) with a current target of £250,000.

Manx Radio · Island News10:39 Increased DfE support 'to tackle rising costs and global pressures' • Expanded eligibility and increased funding for support schemes. • The enterprise minister says he hopes more support for businesses will meet the needs of local firms at a time when operating costs are increasing and conditions remain challenging. • The Department for Enterprise is expanding eligibility and increasing funding for a number of its support schemes.

IoM Today · Sport17:00 PRINT: Summer Hill Running League continues next week • The round will take place at Cringle plantation. • Registration will be from 12.15 alongside the reservoir for a 1.30 start. • Minimum age 12 on race day, must be 13 by December 31.

Manx Radio · Island News09:04 Childcare Credit payments to increase • Bid to support families with childcare costs. • Childcare Credit payments are set to increase over the next academic year. • Government is boosting the amount available to eligible parents and carers by an extra £128 per child from September, when the payment rises from £4,300 to £4,428.

Tides · Douglas

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 103 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyAn Evening With Everton Legends - Neville Southall & Peter Reid

Tomorrow · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyCraig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don't Sing

Wed 10 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyScouting For Girls

Thu 11 Jun · 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

Today · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsGeeks Quiz - Back To the 80's Edition

Today · Isle of Man · alleventsPablo Sonhar - Daydreams 489

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Today · 08 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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 · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsAn Evening With Everton Legends

Tomorrow · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · alleventsLearnai: "powerful Prompting, Ai Literacy & Safe Ai Use" - Tues 9 June

Tomorrow · Knock Froy · next event iomPeveril MCC — Kenyon Crowe Centre Rnd / Club Rnd 6 / Sidecar Rnd 3

Tomorrow · West Kimmeragh · next event iomRamsey MCC — Centre Round 5 / Club Round 3

Tomorrow · Turkeylands · next event iomTurkeylands Mx — Practice Session

Wed 10 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development

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

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

Thu 11 Jun · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Thu 11 Jun · Launchpad · alleventsGood Governance, Positive Wellbeing: A Masterclass For Growing Businesses

Thu 11 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manKpmg Gaming Esummit 2026

Thu 11 Jun · Villa Gaiety · visit isle of man & alleventsScouting For Girls

Thu 11 Jun · 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

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 · 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 heritageMagnet 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 · 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 2026–14 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 heritageLego® 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

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

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

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

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!

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 heritageTraces – 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

Recent FOI requests

Recent published FOI responses, with the ask, authority and outcome.

Source: Isle of Man Government FOI searchhttps://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/search

Government contracts in plain English

A quick read on what government is trying to buy, who is buying it, and which deadlines matter for suppliers.

Closing in the next week

Newly posted

Source: Isle of Man Government In-Tendhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Tenders/Current

Resident pulse

One question, three choices, all week. We publish the result each Monday, then start the next weekly question.

Three Island Amazon finds

Rotating Isle of Man and Manx book/product searches.

Island Amazon pick 1

Isle of Man TT annual review book

TT review books and archive racing reads.

View on Amazon UK →

Island Amazon pick 2

100 Years of the Isle of Man TT book

A race-history coffee-table search.

View on Amazon UK →

Island Amazon pick 3

The Isle of Man TT book

Road-racing reading for TT fans.

View on Amazon UK →

From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

Sulby: The river and valley link upland water with northern farmland. It is useful context when today’s news touches place, planning or public services.

The shape of the day ahead

Light rain, 11°C (52°F), wind 19 mph. Highs of 15°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.