Health minister apologises for confusion over ambulance centre funding
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Health minister apologises for confusion over ambulance centre funding
• Funds were withdrawn four months before minister told House of Keys they were available.
• The health minister has apologised after learning funds set aside to progress plans for a new ambulance facility had been withdrawn.
• In June last year, Claire Christian told the House of Keys £125,000 was available to scope a make-ready ambulance centre.

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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.
![]() | Manx Radio · Health06:35 Discussions ongoing over meningitis B vaccine rollout• Speaking with Public Health as jabs offered to students in the UK. |
![]() | IoM Today · Health09:00 Why dogs and cats eat grass: exploring the surprising health benefits• Despite there being a lack of scientific research into the subject, a moderate amount of grass-eating is considered normal behaviour in dogs and cats. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Transport08:48 Manxman to return to service following repairs• Steam Packet says technical issue has now been resolved. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News06:34 Island's credit rating unchanged• But Moody's highlights labour shortage as challenge. |
![]() | 3FM · Island News09:55 King's Baton Relay gets underway today• The King's Baton Relay is touring the Island ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer. |
![]() | 3FM · Weather07:20 Charity wants your old bike leathers• An Island charity is asking for your old bike leathers - so it can help train medics on how to cut them off safely. |
![]() | IoM Today · Culture10:00 'Manx Day Out' in Laxey: Free cultural celebration this month• We are looking forward to an inspiring day of all-out Manxness and meeting new people!’. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News09:13 This beautiful Isle of Man walk comes with an unexpected surprise• I was born and grew up on the island and I never knew there was a second part to King Orry’s Grave. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News07:00 Noel Edmonds films himself soaking up the summer across the Isle of Man• Sometimes all it takes is a moment in nature to recharge and reconnect with what truly matters. |
![]() | 3FM · Island News17:55 Ramsey may be darker as lights get repaired• Ramsey commissioners say if you notice the town's darker than usual, it's because street lights are being repaired. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News11:29 Working hard 'no longer enough to afford to buy a home'• Council's housing chair warns political attitudes to housing are outdated. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News12:36 Treasury writes off £340,000 in benefits overpayments in three years• Last year saw a lower amount written off but a similar number of cases. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News06:34 Port Erin Commissioners to open recruitment for new clerk 'shortly'• Local authority says earlier hiring process was stopped due to 'internal procedural errors'. |
![]() | Manx Radio · Island News06:34 Have your say on the future of Noble's Park• Drop-in session takes place today. |
![]() | 3FM · Politics11:55 How much does staff sickness cost government?• A Douglas MHK wants to know how much illness is costing the government. |
![]() | 3FM · Island News06:55 Cavendish given honour of opening Le Mans race• Sir Mark Cavendish has waved the flag to officially open the Le Mans 24 hour race in France. |
![]() | 3FM · Island News08:55 Cruise ship visiting today• A cruise ship with more than 160 people aboard is stopping off in Douglas today. |
![]() | IoM Today · Sport12:14 McCanney dominant in post-TT hare and hounds event• The former World Enduro Championship regular was soon in control at the head of proceedings on his 450 KTM. |
![]() | IoM Today · Island News10:00 Exploring TV's golden era: Iconic shows and memories• Who remembers the greeting Evening all!’. |
![]() | IoM Today · Weather06:18 Patchy rain and clouds today partly cloudy tomorrow• Today, Saturday, June 13 in Douglas features patchy rain, but many places may stay mostly dry. |
Today's practical note
Weather check: Cloudy; 11°C this morning; high 16°C / low 11°C; winds around 15 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
Tides · Douglas
Live tide API unavailable; using a date-specific verified Douglas tide table. Times shown local to the Isle of Man.
Sailings & Flights
Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 40 priority public listings from 114 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
Today · East Quay, Peel, Isle of Man · alleventsAdrift
Today · Outside Ramsey Swimming Pool, Ramsey · alleventsFully Alive River Kayak Adventure
Today · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · alleventsIndigo Jazz Cafe
Today · Nautical Museum, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manLego® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum
Today · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026
Today · the Curraghs Wildlife Park · manx radioOrchid Line Miniature Railway
Today · Mooragh Park · allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarPatrick Crookall Manx Middle Distance Triathlon
Today · the Sound By the Calf of Man · alleventsSea Watches At the Sound 2026
Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreThe Weekend View: Ashlishyn Vannin By Juan Ashlish
Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight
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 · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManAmazing Animals
Today · 14 June 2026 · Nautical Museum, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man · Visit Isle of ManLEGO® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum
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 · Vibe Plant Based Cafe. Isle of Man · alleventsJune Mindfulness Evening
Tomorrow · the Roundhouse · manx radioWalk With Us! Kicking Off Learning Disability Awareness Week
Tomorrow · 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 · Villa Marina Arcade · manx radioOnchan Silver Band
Tue 16 Jun · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes
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 · 1 Market Square, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manMeet the Maker – 1 Market Square
Wed 17 Jun · Harry Kelly's Cottage, Cregneash, Isle of Man · alleventsSofa Building Visit: Harry Kelly's Cottage: CregneashTynwald in plain English
Next up:Tynwald Court + Tynwald Court + Tynwald Court — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 · 10.00am. Plain-English bullets from the official order papers, votes and proceedings: agenda, questions, decisions, named members and next dates.
Plain-English brief
What is on the agenda
- Papers to be laid include social security, animal health, pensions, transport, health-and-safety, trade, property-transfer and National Insurance items.
- Questions are listed on the separate Question Paper.
- Dr Allinson to move: Assisted Dying Bill 2023 – Consideration under Standing Order 10.5 – Amendments submitted by Dr Allinson on 30th April 2026.
- The Minister for Health and Social Care to move: Budget 2025-26 – Supplementary Vote for Revenue and Capital Expenditure for the Department of Health and Social Care.
- The Minister for the Cabinet Office to move: Housing and Communities Board − Review of Consultation Responses – A framework for an Isle of Man Homelessness Prevention and Support Act – May 2026.
- The Chair of the Select Committee of Tynwald on the Role of the Legislature in the Budget Process, Dr Allinson, to move: Report of the Select Committee of Tynwald on the Role of the Legislature in the Budget Process 2025-26.
What was said
- Who was there: The Deputy Speaker and 21 other Members in the Chamber, Mr Cannan and Mr Speaker having leave of absence.
- Members asked oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
What was decided
- NHS reform: Ms Christian's National Health Service Reform Bill went through clause-by-clause scrutiny. Mr Hooper, Mrs Corlett and Mrs Poole-Wilson moved amendment groups; many carried, while several contested amendments were defeated.
- Entity registration: Mr Johnston’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill went through clause scrutiny. Mrs Corlett moved eight amendments and they were carried; the amended clauses were ordered to stand part.
- Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026 Mr Johnston Bill read the third time.
Who did what
- Ms Christian led the NHS Reform Bill clauses.
- Mr Hooper moved the main NHS Reform amendment groups.
- Mrs Corlett moved NHS and entity-registration amendments.
- Mrs Poole-Wilson moved selected NHS and period-products amendments.
- Mr Johnston led the Verification of Entity Registration Bill.
Official updates
- Official update: Applications Open for Parliamentary Internship 2026-27.
- Official update: Tynwald Day 2026.
What is coming next
- The sitting on Tue, 16 Jun 2026 is the next listed sitting.
- Use the calendar/order paper before travelling, quoting or following live.
Source: Tynwald RSS + websitehttps://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0106.pdf
Recent FOI requests
Recent published FOI responses, with the ask, authority and outcome.
• Asked: I am requesting information relating to the funding and financial arrangements for the…
• Authority: Department for Enterprise
• Outcome: Information not held (3 Jun)
• Asked: I've been trying to find the People's Wood sadly unsuccessfully so far. I can't find it on the…
• Authority: Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture
• Outcome: All information sent (28 May)
• Asked: Section 18 of the National Health Service Act 2001 states that the Department of Health and…
• Authority: Attorney General's Chambers
• Outcome: Information not held (1 Jun)
• Asked: confirm whether poll cards were issued for the Lonan by-election, and if so:; the date they…
• Authority: Cabinet Office
• Outcome: Information not held (27 May)
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
Source watch in plain English
The official and high-value Island pages most likely to affect readers: public services, travel, heritage, business, TT and transport, translated into what to check and why it matters.
Resident pulse
One question, three choices, all week. We publish the result each Monday, then start the next weekly question.
Which Tynwald or public-record item should Moghrey Mie follow up most this week?
Useful official links residents shouldn’t have to hunt for
High-use official pages for planning, consultations, benefits, costs, housing, work, travel, health and Island Plan updates.
gov.imresident link Benefits and financial support hubThe main official starting point for benefits, pensions, grants, legal aid, employment support and disability support. |
gov.imresident link Benefit Information GuideA plain guide to social security benefits and allowances available through the Isle of Man Treasury. |
gov.imresident link Grants and loansOfficial links for exceptional-needs grants, budgeting loans, student awards and vocational-training help. |
gov.imresident link Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting LoansHelp for urgent one-off needs and budgeting support when eligible households face essential costs. |
Three Island Amazon finds
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A small Manx fact
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