DOI minister quizzed over support for events

Questions over the Department of Infrastructure's support for Island events will be raised in the House of Keys next week.

Questions over the Department of Infrastructure's support for Island events will be raised in the House of Keys next week. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “DOI minister quizzed over support for events”.

Today on the island

Overcast, 13°C (56°F), wind 14 mph

The local news that matters this morning

A tight, deduplicated briefing from the 05:00–05:00 news window. Story titles link straight to the original report.

Manx Radio · Politics06:32 Deputy Chief Minister attends Channel Islands Liberation Day reception Jane Poole-Wilson represented Island at Palace of Westminster A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Deputy Chief Minister attends Channel Islands Liberation Day reception”.

Manx Radio · Island News07:11 Autoimmune charity approaching 10 year anniversary Island founder of 'Without Wings' says it's a 'big deal' A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Autoimmune charity approaching 10 year anniversary”.

3FM · Culture11:55 MHK queries music service funding A politician's raised questions about how young musicians are supported on the Island. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “MHK queries music service funding”.

3FM · Culture09:55 Peel hosts Beltane fire festival A popular fire festival will return to the West of the Island today. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “Peel hosts Beltane fire festival”.

3FM · Transport07:55 Harbour 2 Harbour walk today A charity walk across the Island will take place today. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “Harbour 2 Harbour walk today”.

IoM Today · Sport16:00 Valkyrs and Vikings juniors shine at North West hockey finals Two of the Manx sides met in the competition’s semi-final A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Valkyrs and Vikings juniors shine at North West hockey finals”.

IoM Today · Sport15:00 Isle of Man under-eight tennis team shine at Northern Counties County Cup The Isle of Man boys eight and under tennis team competed in the Northern Counties County Cup in Sunderland recently. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Isle of Man under-eight tennis team shine at Northern Counties County Cup”.

IoM Today · Island News14:58 Isle of Man could turn to seaweed to cut fertiliser costs Staff are currently examining its use in a farming context A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Isle of Man could turn to seaweed to cut fertiliser costs”.

IoM Today · Island News14:51 New food outlet at Isle of Man beauty spot set to reopen It’s been described as a ‘new chapter’ for the venue A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “New food outlet at Isle of Man beauty spot set to reopen”.

IoM Today · Island News14:46 Rowers complete cross-sea challenge linking biospheres Isle of Man and Scottish crews unite to celebrate shared environmental and cultural ties A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Rowers complete cross-sea challenge linking biospheres”.

IoM Today · Politics14:18 Island praised as ‘safe and welcoming’ during Commonwealth Jewish Council visit Isle of Man Government’s adoption of antisemitism definition was welcomed by the delegation A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Island praised as ‘safe and welcoming’ during Commonwealth Jewish Council visit”.

IoM Today · Island News14:10 Island estate secures £25,000 grant for accessible garden project It’ll help fund a new greenhouse and pathways A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Island estate secures £25,000 grant for accessible garden project”.

IoM Today · Sport13:59 Hounsell triumphs in third round of Proper Manx Spring Series It was an exciting evening of racing, with aggressive riding, multiple attacks and a challenging wind A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Hounsell triumphs in third round of Proper Manx Spring Series”.

IoM Today · Culture10:00 Pride Film Festival returns to Isle of Man with two evenings of screenings And you can bring your own food and drink A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Pride Film Festival returns to Isle of Man with two evenings of screenings”.

IoM Today · Transport08:00 David Cretney column: Revisiting the Isle of Man's beloved chip shops ‘Roberta Cannell would get the bus from Pully, run up Hope Street to get chips for the family, run back down again to get the next bus back!’ A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “David Cretney column: Revisiting the Isle of Man's beloved chip shops”.

IoM Today · Island News08:00 Pictures: Extreme sports group wows pupils during tour of Isle of Man schools ‘It’s all about changing their mindset to try something new and give it a good go’ A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Pictures: Extreme sports group wows pupils during tour of Isle of Man schools”.

Manx Radio · Transport12:00 DoI to move to monthly dredging in order to protect harbour depth Significant work to be undertaken first by specialist contractors A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “DoI to move to monthly dredging in order to protect harbour depth”.

Manx Radio · Island News09:45 Oie Voaldyn: 'Our event is not cancelled' Claims someone is trying to sabotage event by issuing fake cancellation messages A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Oie Voaldyn: 'Our event is not cancelled'”.

Manx Radio · Sport10:00 Last chance to enter 2026 Parish Walk Deadline for this year's event looming A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Last chance to enter 2026 Parish Walk”.

Manx Radio · Island News09:00 April: 'Warm, dry and sunny' says Met Office 14.1 hours of sunshine recorded on 29 April A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “April: 'Warm, dry and sunny' says Met Office”.

Manx Radio · Politics07:30 Government considering if seaweed could be used as fertiliser DEFA contacts local authorities for their views A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Government considering if seaweed could be used as fertiliser”.

3FM · Island News15:55 Company submits plans for Black Dub TT facilities A company has applied to keep its trackside TT facilities year-round. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “Company submits plans for Black Dub TT facilities”.

IoM Today · Transport14:02 Airport disruption possible following light aircraft accident on runway No one was injured in the incident which resulted in both runways closing for a time A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Airport disruption possible following light aircraft accident on runway”.

IoM Today · Culture12:00 Boost for band as it receives £10,000 grant for youth programme ‘It allows us to continue growing and inspiring the next generation of musicians’ A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Boost for band as it receives £10,000 grant for youth programme”.

IoM Today · Island News09:00 MSPCA column: Study reveals cats' emotional independence from owners ‘Cats can chose to be sociable with humans but they don’t depend on the help or security we provide’ A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “MSPCA column: Study reveals cats' emotional independence from owners”.

IoM Today · Law07:00 Plumber banned after last-minute plea change in drug driving case Police described him as ‘pale and vacant’ when they stopped the van A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Plumber banned after last-minute plea change in drug driving case”.

Manx Radio · Culture06:19 Laxey Brass Band Festival postponed First weather-related postponement in nine years A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Laxey Brass Band Festival postponed”.

Manx Radio · Transport06:12 TT footbridge to be installed Road closure in place whilst work is carried out A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “TT footbridge to be installed”.

Tides · Douglas

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What's on: weekend planner

A short weekend planner plus notable Island events coming up during the week. Check times and tickets before setting off.

The morning question

From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

The Manx language (Manx Gaelic / y Ghaelg) was declared extinct by UNESCO in 2009, then officially de-classified in 2014 thanks to revival efforts.

The shape of the day ahead

Overcast, 13°C (56°F), wind 14 mph. Wind 14 mph. Highs of 13°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.