Figures show cost of works at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital

Jump in routine and urgent maintenance costs. New figures show how much recent works on Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital have cost the Department of Infrastructure. Several services have been relocated from the site since last year after ’ significant issues’ with the building were discovered whilst tackling a pest infestation on Martin Ward.

Today on the island

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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.

3FM · Health13:55 New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times. She faced a question for written response from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson about visiting relatives at Noble’s and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals. In her reply, the minister said standard adult inpatient visiting hours are from 2pm to 8pm daily.

IoM Today · Health08:00 Isle of Man charity to relaunch after 18-month pause due to family health challenges That experience has only strengthened our belief in what PlayMaker is trying to achieve. The important follow-up is where the money goes, who benefits, and whether the project delivers something residents can actually use.

3FM · Politics16:55 Do schools have enough technology for students? Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK. Michelle Haywood has asked a question for written reply to the Island’s Education Minister Daphne Caine. She wants to know which class in each of the Island’s primary schools is the largest.

3FM · Culture11:55 Music service funding rises just 16% in 15 years Education Minister Daphne Caine says funding for the Island's music service has risen by just 16 per cent in the last 15 years. She faced a question for written reply from Glenfaba and Peel MHK Kate Lord-Brennan about the money. In response, Mrs Caine said in 2011 the service was given £679,100 - which had risen to £790,675 last year.

IoM Today · Island News16:49 Venezuela Fury and Noah Price marry in Isle of Man ceremony Large crowds gathered outside St John’s Church as the Fury family arrived for the big day. For readers, the useful next step is to open the original report for the full detail, timing and any follow-up action that affects residents or businesses.

IoM Today · Sport15:00 Husband and wife win Isle of Man Sprint Triathlon for third successive year The event took place in Ramsey at the weekend. They gathered at the Northern Swimming Pool in Ramsey on Sunday to compete as both individuals and teams. The first race of the season kicked off with a swim in the Northern pool, followed by a cycling route around the north of the island, and culminated with a run around Mooragh Park before finishing on the promenade.

IoM Today · Island News14:27 Visually impaired residents enjoy first golf tournament in Isle of Man I hope we can do more of the same in the future. The initiative saw members of Sight Matters take part in a structured programme designed specifically for people with sight loss, the majority of whom had no previous golfing experience. Over the course of four weeks, participants attended three practice sessions hosted at the hotel, including training on the putting green and use of the venue’s indoor golf simulator.

IoM Today · Culture11:59 Book review: Former Isle of Man TT star releases new book Both titles are available at the Bridge Bookshops in Ramsey and Port Erin. In his latest book he reflects on what drives him to face misery and endurance. In search of suffering, Guy went to Colombia for a TV job, where he was kidnapped, tortured and shot at.

IoM Today · Island News10:00 Island Escapes to manage historic property donated to charity £5,000 has also been donated to the charity as part of the partnership. The property provides accommodation and a shared base for interns working across the trust’s environmental and conservation projects throughout the Isle of Man. Under the arrangement, Island Escapes will oversee bookings, maintenance and operational management of Thie Vunn.

IoM Today · Culture08:00 Manx choir to compete at renowned international music festival It has previously welcomed some of the world’s greatest choral performers - including Luciano Pavarotti. The important follow-up is where the money goes, who benefits, and whether the project delivers something residents can actually use.

IoM Today · Culture07:30 Isle of Man TT: Manx food and drink festival back, bigger and better say organisers The aim is to provide that platform at an attainable price point, without a huge financial risk. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

Manx Radio · Business11:29 Section of former Ramsey Bakery site could become a motorcycle shop Ramsey business looking to move premises. The former Ramsey Bakery site could see one if its units become a motorcycle shop. A planning application has been submitted for Paul Dedman Performance to move into the premises.

Manx Radio · Business10:26 Cyber security event to take place later this year Recent UK survey shows 43% of business were attacked in 25/26. A cyber security event is set to take place later this year. It’s called ’CYBERISLE’ and is hosted by Isle of Man’s Cyber Security Centre (CSC).

Manx Radio · Law09:32 Warning after drone reported flying over farm Police issue reminder about rules surrounding piloting unmanned aircrafts. Police have issued a reminder about the rules surrounding flying drones. It’s after a drone was reported to be flying in close proximity to livestock in farmland this week.

Manx Radio · Island News07:00 "We carry flip flops for those in high heels" Volunteers with Street Angels on the lookout for TT accommodation. A group of volunteers are visiting from Italy to lend a helping hand this TT. They’ll be joining the ranks of the Street Angels, who keep watch over the Island’s key nightlife spots and make sure revellers are enjoying themselves safely.

Manx Radio · Island News07:27 Applications open for International Development Small Grants Scheme Local charities could get funding to create a positive international impact. Local charities are being invited to apply for funding to help them create a positive international impact. The Small Grants Scheme supports international development projects in vulnerable communities around the world.

Manx Radio · Island News06:43 Douglas Councillor urging social housing tenants to fill out income eligibility consultation Peter Washington says current proposals could be 'disastrous' for future renters. A Douglas Councillor is urging all social housing tenants to fill out a government consultation which would change the income eligibility thresholds for current contracts. Chair of the local authority’s housing committee, Peter Washington, says the government’s current proposals could have a ’disastrous’ effect on people who are retired and those looking to join waitlists in the future.

3FM · Sport10:55 Keep drones away from racing, says government The government's reminding people they can be fined for using drones to film the Southern 100 or TT. No fly zones will also be in place over the course for the MGP and Classic TT. And they’ll be enforced for practice sessions too.

3FM · Island News09:55 Asia Fresh applies for dissolution The company behind a well-known food outlet in Douglas has applied to be dissolved. Asia Fresh Ltd has asked the Island’s company register for a declaration of dissolution. The restaurant and takeaway on Quine’s Corner in the capital closed last year.

IoM Today · Sport14:05 Table tennis: Xedrel steals the show, while Amit retains under-18s crown The various veteran and junior categories have taken centre stage in recent weeks. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

IoM Today · Sport11:47 Richmond and Lee win inaugural summer hill race Previously a winter league, the three-round series of short, highly-challenging races has moved to May, June and July. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

IoM Today · Island News09:00 Rotary club updates signage on Onchan underpass It allows walkers to move between two glens. In 2001, members of the club embarked on a project to design and build the path that links Molly Quirk’s Glen to Groudle Glen underneath the Whitebridge Road. This underpass allows walkers to move between the two glens, without the danger of crossing the busy road.

Tides · Douglas

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What's on: next 14 days

Island events, Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre shows, and listings gathered from the main public What's On sources. Showing the first 16 of 104; check the source listings for late changes and tickets.

Today · Porters Kitchen20-30's Munch and Mingle: A Space To Connect

Today · Shannon Rose RamseyDance Floor Mutiny: the Porch Pirates // Shannon Rose - Ramsey

Today · Fenella BeachGive It A Try-athlon (sponsored By Standard Bank Offshore)

Today · Cranky's CoffeePainting Nature: A Workshop With Acrylic Paints

Today · the Manx Legion ClubSigning Bingo

Today · Castletown Methodist ChurchTallis Consort Concert

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RFIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 Feb 2026–17 May 2026 · House Of Manannan, Mill Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TAArt Adventures For Beginners

Today · 15 May 2026–17 May 2026 · Isle of Man Motor Museum, Jurby, Jurby, IM7 3BZPorsche GB 25th Anniversary Manx Tour

Today · 16 May 2026–23 May 2026 · Ballakilpheric Methodist Chapel, Ballakilpheric, Isle of Man, IM9 4BTPraying the Keeills Week 2026: Launch Event

Today · 17 - 28 May · Broadway Cinemathe Devil Wears Prada 2

Today · 17 May · Broadway Cinemathe Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Today · 17 May 2026 · Peel Centenary Centre, Atholl Road, Peel, Isle of ManManx Folk Awards Roadshow Concert

Today · 17 May 2026 · Poulsom Park, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9Picnic In the Park (the Castletown Festival)

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PTIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HAFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Public tenders & procurement

A compact supplier watch: deadlines first, then newly posted In-Tend opportunities. Use the portal for registration, documents and final deadlines.

Closing in the next week

Newly posted

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

Resident pulse

Questions from today’s Tynwald updates and next-meeting calendar, with enough context to make each vote useful. Pick the answer you most want followed up in plain English.

Three Island Amazon finds

Rotating Isle of Man and Manx book/product searches.

Island Amazon pick 1

The Isle of Man history book

A broader Island history book search.

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Isle of Man history book

Local-history reads beyond the day’s headlines.

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Island Amazon pick 3

Isle of Man TT annual review book

TT review books and archive racing reads.

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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 carries a layer of Viking, Gaelic, Victorian or maritime influence.

The shape of the day ahead

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