Emergency services to hold exercise at gas site

• Isle of Man Energy is asking people not to panic if they see the emergency services rushing to its facilities in Douglas Harbour this week.
• The company says it’s holding an emergency response exercise at its gas sphere site on Wednesday, July 22.
• It’ll involve vehicles and staff from the Fire and Rescue Service, Civil Defence, Coastguard, Health and Safety, paramedics and police.

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Manx Radio · Politics · 17:21 Glenfaba and Peel MHK expects Tynwald censure • Kate Lord-Brennan says it's after posts about telegraph poles. • Glenfaba and Peel MHK Kate Lord-Brennan says she expects to be subject to a Tynwald censure over social media posts. • The MHK says a committee had recommended the censure after posts she made regarding a planning appeal for telegraph poles in the west of the Island.

3FM · Island News · 06:36 Inflation falls last month but remains high overall • Inflation on the Island fell again last month - but is still around twice as high as it was this time last year. • The latest figures published by the Cabinet Office show the Consumer Price Index stood at 4.6 per cent, down 0.3 per cent on May. • Statistics Isle of Man says over the last year the biggest riser has been oil and fuels - up more than 73 per cent.

Manx Radio · Health · 11:05 Manx Care 'reviewing' findings of landmark UK maternity reports • Inquiries are 'substantial and present important learning opportunities for all maternity services'. • Manx Care is currently reviewing the findings and recommendations of two landmark reviews into maternity services in the UK. • The Amos report - conducted by Baroness Amos - looked into National Maternity and Neonatal Investigations, and the Ockenden report - led by Donna Ockenden - reviewed maternity services at Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) NHS Trust.

Manx Radio · Politics · 17:50 Chief Minister rubbishes wind farm suggestion • Cannan responds to comments made by his former treasury minister. • Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has rubbished suggestions the proposed Mooir Vannin Wind Farm could be the first of many in Manx waters. • He was responding to comments made by his former Treasury Minister Alex Allinson.

3FM · Health · 16:05 Ramsey health station finds 67% of users overweight • A health station in Ramsey has found two-thirds of those using it are overweight or obese. • Public Health Isle of Man installed the hi-tech unit at the Northern Swimming Pool in February to let people carry out quick health checks. • The machine can measure vital statistics including blood pressure, weight and heart rate.

Manx Radio · Politics · 13:50 Seventh candidate to stand for election in Ayre and Michael • Steve Curphey is currently chair of Ballaugh Parish Commissioners. • A seventh candidate is to stand for election in Ayre and Michael in September. • Among his priorities will be government reform at a local and national level, fairer taxation and health service budgetary control.

3FM · Politics · 14:39 Two MHKs question cost of King's visit • Two MHK's are set to quiz the Chief Minister about the cost of last week's royal visit. • Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover and constituency colleague Jason Moorhouse have both tabled questions to Alf Cannan about it. • They both want to know how much was spent on King Charles’s first visit to the Island as monarch on Tuesday, July 14.

3FM · Transport · 12:40 Chief Minister writes to DOI over TT film road closures • Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's written to the Department of Infrastructure about planned road closures for the TT film next month. • The crew and cast of Isle of Man will be back on the Island shotting on the TT course for a week from Saturday, August 8. • Mr Cannan is calling for more communication about access for residents and alternative routes around the closures, warning the Orrisdale and Bollyn Roads can’t cope with heavy traffic.

3FM · Island News · 17:40 'Desperate' man appeals for donations to leave the Island • A 60 year old man who says he can't afford to live on the Island has launched an online fundraiser to help him move back to the UK. • Greg Megoran says he has medical issues which require surgery but can’t claim sick pay or benefits here because he’s only lived here two years. • On GoFundMe, he says he has no family but is desperate to get back to England because he’s struggling to survive on the island.

Manx Radio · Transport · 08:12 Royal Manx organisers reach amicable agreement over TT film road closures • Closures for filming will coincide with annual event at Knockaloe. • The organisers of the Royal Manx Agricultural Show say they’ve reached an amicable agreement with the production company behind the TT movie following concerns road closures for filming would impact the event. • More scenes for the film are due to be shot next month, resulting in road closures on sections of the TT Course.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:10 Team Isle of Man's flag bearer chosen for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony • The Games get underway in Glasgow this Thursday. • The teenager has been chosen to be the team’s flag bearer for the event at the Hydro, which is the first indoor opening ceremony in the history of the Games. • Experienced swimmer Laura Kinley will be the team’s baton bearer for the ceremony which officially kicks off the 10-day jamboree of sport.

3FM · Island News · 06:59 Island misses out on one Pilates world record, breaks another • The Island missed out on breaking the record for the world's biggest Pilates class, but did break a separate record. • The world record for the largest class stands at 3,486, while around 2,800 took part in the attempt at Knockaloe Farm in Patrick on Sunday, July 19. • However, the thousands gathered at the wellness festival did manage to break the record for the most people simultaneously performing a standing rollout exercise.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:14 Isle of Man footballers tackle Ynys Mon in double header • The two sides were using the games as preparations ahead of next year’s Island Games in the Faroes.

IoM Today · Culture · 14:08 FC Isle of Man manager says Festival of Football was 'an invaluable weekend' • The Ravens faced Bury and Shrewsbury Town in Ramsey over the weekend. • The Ravens hosted the latest edition of its annual summer Festival of Football at Ramsey AFC’s Ballacloan Stadium, welcoming League Two side Shrewsbury Town, National League North outfit Radcliffe and Northern Premier League Division One West champions Bury FC to the island.

IoM Today · Law · 13:35 Police confirm man found dead in Isle of Man plantation • The death is not being treated as suspicious. • Emergency services conducted a search for a high‑risk missing person on Sunday morning (July 19) and with help from partner agencies, a man was found deceased in the area of the plantation. • A stage of the inaugural Isle of Man Hill Rally was cancelled due to the emergency, while police also issued an appeal asking for information about a vehicle on Sunday morning which was related to the search.

IoM Today · Business · 12:13 STEP Isle of Man celebrates students' achievements • A total of 52 examination passes were achieved across 11 different papers by 41 individual students.

IoM Today · Business · 10:42 Is the Isle of Man 'missing out' on global jobs due to online recognition issue? • It’s after some have questioned whether they could continue living here after repeatedly missing out on remote roles.

IoM Today · Business · 10:40 Countering Financial Crime Conference to be held in Isle of Man next month • The speakers at this year’s conference will provide a fascinating insight into global efforts to combat organised financial crime.

IoM Today · Business · 08:30 Isle of Man corporate services provider announces two promotions • I am delighted to congratulate both Vicky and Oleksandr on their well-deserved promotions.

IoM Today · Health · 16:53 Police issue appeal after Mountain Road crash involving motorcycles and school minibus • A small number of pupils were reportedly taken to Noble’s Hospital as a precaution. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Police issue appeal after Mountain Road crash involving motorcycles and school minibus".

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:50 Public input sought to help shape the future of adult learning at UCM • Online survey now open. • Members of the public are being asked to help shape the future of adult learning provision on the Island. • UCM has produced a short survey, available online, and is asking as many people as possible to take part.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:15 Poet says Gaiety's Katie Hopkins booking is 'not appropriate' • Bradley Chambers believes the show goes against the venue's values. • A prominent poet on the Island says he doesn’t think it’s appropriate for the Gaiety Theatre to host a show by performer Katie Hopkins later this week. • Bradley Chambers, who is the current Manx Bard, believes Ms Hopkins’ views go against the Villa Gaiety’s stated values.

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:15 Minister gives full backing to new hygiene ratings scheme for eateries • DEFA adopts methodology applied in England and Wales. • The introduction of a new hygiene ratings scheme for local eateries and takeaways will make it easier for people from on and off Island to decide where they want to eat. • That’s the view of Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber, whose department has adopted the methodology applied in England and Wales.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:49 Noel Edmonds reunited with Mr Blobby during Calf of Man adventure • The chaotic pink character became a household name during the 1990s. • The TV personality and island resident shared a tongue-in-cheek video with his 142,000 Instagram followers after heading out around the Calf of Man with Port St Mary ’s Calf of Man Boat, accompanied by none other than Mr Blobby. • In the video, filmed out on the water, Mr Blobby can be seen creating his usual mayhem in the background as Noel jokingly offered safety advice to those exploring Manx waters.

IoM Today · Culture · 11:46 Organisers issue update on rearranging of Peel Viking Longboats • We are currently working with the relevant government departments. • Race organisers announced the decision on Saturday morning, confirming that a new date for the championships will be announced in due course. • A spokesperson for the event said: We are in the process of speaking to the relevant departments, reapplying for road closures etc, and a new date will be announced in the coming days.’ The Viking Longboat Championships, held in Peel, have been a fixture of the island’s summer calendar for more than 60 years.

IoM Today · Business · 11:16 IFGL appoint new head of people services • I am looking forward to getting to know teams across the business. • International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has appointed Jennie Gilbert to the role. • The company say the move reflects the group’s continued investment in its people, culture and colleague experience.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:29 Businesses passing on the VAT reduction to families • But families are being more careful with their money. • While businesses have welcomed a temporary VAT reduction that was introduced by the Manx government last month, they say families do not have the same disposable income they had before the coronavirus pandemic. • In June, the Isle of Man followed a UK decision to reduce rates from 20 percent to five percent on selected activities.

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Tomorrow · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. K-pop All Stars Tribute

Tomorrow · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaiety. Katie Hopkins - Free Range

Thu 23 Jul · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. Sophie Ellis-bextor

Thu 23 Jul · 23 July 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit IoM. K-Pop All Stars Tribute

Today · Launchpad · allevents. Building A Pre-seed Start Up

Today · the Claremont Hotel · allevents. Isle of Man Financial Crime Conference 2026 - From Compliance To Courtroom

Today · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "when Ai Meets Compliance" - Tues 21 July

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM. Vintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit IoM. Guided Aquabike Experience

Today · 19 July 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Two Train Summer Sundays

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Family Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Steam Teas

Today · 8 July 2026–26 Aug 2026 · Villa Arcade, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM. Wurlitzer Organ Concerts

Tomorrow · Launchpad (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "ai Agents & Automation" - Wed 22 July

Tomorrow · 22 - 23 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Toy Story 5

Thu 23 Jul · Isle of Man · manx radio. 4th International Summit On Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

Thu 23 Jul · the Draw · allevents. Country Roads At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Thu 23 Jul · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio. Glenfaba Chorale

Thu 23 Jul · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "powerful Prompting, Ai Literacy & Safe Ai Use" - Thurs 23 July

Fri 24 Jul · Onchan Park, Im31hu Onchan, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. All You Can Eat Oriental/asian Night - Bookings Only

Fri 24 Jul · Peel Golf Club Rheast Laneisle of Man, Peel, Im5isle… · the children's centre. Annual Charity Golf Day Sponsored By Investec

Fri 24 Jul · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Buncha Skankers With the Motherfunkers

Fri 24 Jul · the Sidings · allevents. Powerlifting Isle of Man Annual Mhelliah

Fri 24 Jul · 24 - 30 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Minions & Monsters

Fri 24 Jul · 24 Jul - 31 Aug · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Fri 24 Jul · 24 July 2026–25 July 2026 · Peel Sailing & Cruising Club, Shore Road, Peel, Isle… · Visit IoM. Peel Sea Fest

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