Going to petition Tynwald? For maximum publicity, let us know!

• Petitions for redress are presented every year at the ceremony in St John’s.
• Tynwald Day is not only ceremonial; it offers a rare and historic opportunity for members of the public to raise concerns through the Petition for Redress - one of the only two ways petitions can be submitted to Tynwald.
• Those interested in submitting a petition must ensure it adheres to Tynwald’s Standing Orders, and are encouraged to seek guidance from the Clerk of Tynwald beforehand.

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 · Health08:25 Manx Care suspends Audiology drop-ins due to high demand • Manx Care says audiology drop-in clinics will be suspended indefinitely from Monday due to rising demand. • The service says clinics have been filling quickly, with some patients being turned away. • Patients will need to arrange an appointment by phone or email, as anyone attending without one after June 29 will not be seen.

IoM Today · Health15:04 Four health innovators crowned winners of Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2026 • The winners impressed judges with their innovation, scalability and potential to deliver meaningful impact to the island’s health and social care sector. • The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

Manx Radio · Health14:32 Tributes paid to mum who campaigned for mental health awareness • Charity 'heartbroken' after death of Caroline Kelly who lost her 13-year-old daughter to suicide. • Tributes have been paid to a mum from the Isle of Man following her death. • Caroline Kelly lost her 13-year-old daughter Emily Grace Kelly to suicide in October last year and has been campaigning for better mental health awareness ever since.

IoM Today · Sport20:30 Women's football: Isle of Man into final of Cherry Godfrey Cup • The Manx beat hosts Guernsey 3-1 in Friday evening’s semi-finals. • The Manx side, who are the biennial competitions reigning champions, beat hosts Guernsey 3-1 to secure their place in Saturday afternoon’s final. • There they will place the winner of Jersey’s match with the Isle of Wight.

3FM · Island News09:52 Beach litter in Port Erin sparks debate • A resident in the south of the Island has highlighted concerns over litter left behind at Port Erin beach. • On Facebook, Ben Campbelton praised the brilliant atmosphere but said the beach was left covered in rubbish, including pizza boxes, cans and bottles after visitors went home. • He argued that dog owners are often unfairly judged for walking their dogs on the beach, even when they clean up after them.

3FM · Politics09:55 Island to replace visa stickers with digital immigration status • The Isle of Man Immigration Service will begin introducing digital immigration products from July. • People granted Entry Clearance will no longer be issued with a sticker or label, known as a visa vignette, in their passport. • From Wednesday, July 1, their immigration status will instead be recorded digitally and verified by airlines, ferry operators and border officials.

3FM · Island News07:55 Island sees significant decline in anti-social behaviour • There has been a 14.7% reduction in anti-social behaviour on the Island, according to the Chief Constable. • In the Isle of Man Constabulary’s Annual Report, Chief Constable Russ Foster said incidents of anti-social behaviour fell from 566 to 483 during 2025 and 2026. • Juvenile incidents also fell by 12.7%.

IoM Today · Business12:54 HSBC appoints Paul Shaw as new CIO for Isle of Man • Paul succeeds Errol Boyes-Varley, who is retiring from HSBC after a 31-year career. • The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

IoM Today · Business12:39 Award win for islander at Citywealth Brand Management awards • Now in their 10th year, these annual awards were created to highlight the best brands and their communication strategies. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

IoM Today · Business11:42 Leadership celebrated at annual Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards • The awards reminded us yet again of the excellent depth of leadership talent we have in the island. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

IoM Today · Island News11:19 New trophy up for grabs at Royal Manx Agricultural Show • The award has been donated by respected local exhibitors Brian Leece and Nigel Kewley.

IoM Today · Island News10:14 Isle of Man all of a flutter over latest invasion from north Africa • Numbers this year are definitely noteworthy. • Painted lady butterflies have been spotted in gardens, hedgerows and coastlines around the island in their largest numbers since 2019. • Manx butterfly expert Garry Curtis said: This butterfly is a migrant and in recent times has become a fairly familiar sight, although in varying numbers.

IoM Today · Business09:58 Isle of Man introduces neonatal and carer’s leave with new law • Throughout this administration, the department has worked to deliver meaningful reforms to employment legislation particularly around family leave rights. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Isle of Man introduces neonatal and carer’s leave with new law".

3FM · Law17:45 Police appeal after attack which killed sheep • Police are appealing for information about an attack on livestock. • Officers says it’s resulted in the death and injury of sheep and lambs in the area of Patrick Village. • The incident happened sometime between Thursday, June 18 and Sunday, June 21.

IoM Today · Business21:17 Onchan Post Office to shut later this summer • After careful consideration, I decided not to sign the new agreement, as it was no longer a viable business. • The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

Manx Radio · Island News14:29 Paddleboarders rescued after being carried offshore • Port Erin RNLI respond to call on Thursday afternoon as pair cling to rock and fishing buoy. • Port Erin RNLI was called out on Thursday (25 June) after two paddleboarders were carried offshore by the wind. • The lifeboat, under the command of Helmsman Liam Lowey, made its way to the old breakwater at the mouth of Port Erin Bay where they found one paddleboarder had fallen into the water and was holding onto a rock, while the other was clinging to a fishing buoy.

Manx Radio · Politics09:54 Former Garff MHK hopes to regain his seat in September • Martyn Perkins represented the constituency from 2016-2021. • A former MHK is hoping to be able to regain his seat in Garff in September’s General Election. • Martyn Perkins is a retired mechanical engineer and was one of the constituency’s representatives from 2016-2021.

Manx Radio · Island News06:17 Castletown Commissioners wants to keep Poulsom Park free for future residents • It comes as the town celebrates the area's 130th anniversary. • The ’greatest gift’ ever given to Castletown will be celebrating its 130th anniversary - starting with a re-enactment march. • That’s from the Chair of the commissioners, Tony Brown, who says Poulsom Park is important to the town and will be marking the occasion by recreating the protest which led to the land being given to the town.

Manx Radio · Business06:12 Plans for new business in bakery site 'really good for Ramsey' • Paul Dedman Performance to move into unit three. • A motorcycle shop in the north of the Island is to relocate into the former Ramsey Bakery building. • The Planning Committee has approved plans for Paul Dedman Performance to move into the premises.

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What's on: next 7 days

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Today · Laxey, Isle of Man · manx radio & visit isle of man & alleventsA Manx Day Out In Laxey

Today · Mooragh Lake Car Park · alleventsGran Fondo Isle of Man Guided Ride

Today · King William's College, Im9 1tp Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsLes Liaisons Dangereuses - National Theatre Live

Today · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsOpen Level Belly Dancing Class At Sami's Bradda Glen, Port Erin

Today · Douglas Promenade, Isle of Man · alleventsPetrolheadonism Cars and Coffee Event 2026

Today · Town Hall Port St Mary · alleventsPride Film Festival - Rocky Horror Picture Show

Today · Mannanan House, Castletown, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsRevolution To the Max! Lifting Fun Day

Today · Quayle’s Hall, Albert Street, Ramsey · alleventsSaturday Session - In Addition To Thursday Session

Today · Zen At the Glen · alleventsSecret Gig In the Glen 🌿

Today · Samis At the Bradda Glen · alleventsTaste of Cairo Dinner Show

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 · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of ManOrchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

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 · 24 June 2026–28 June 2026 · SUPERCAR ISLAND, THROUGHOUT THE ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 1AR · Visit Isle of ManPetrolheadonism Supercar Island

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