Moghrey Mie — Friday, 14 August 2026

Six weeks until the Island goes to the polls Plus: Peel Marina silt to be used to seal off former minin…

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The Isle of Man morning briefing

Friday 14 August 2026 Jeheiney, yn 14oo Luanistyn.The Isle of Man morning briefing · Your Friday local briefing

Lead Story

House of Keys officially dissolved

• Six weeks until the Island goes to the polls.

• The House of Keys has been officially dissolved and the Island no longer has any MHKs.

Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Cloudy, 20°C (67°F), wind 9 mph

Douglas

20°C

Cloudy · High 20° · Low 16°

Wind

9mph

Moderate

High Tide

13:22

6.8m · Douglas

Aurora · NOAA

Kp 0

Not visible

Around the Island · 6 stories

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 · Island News · 11:24

Peel Marina silt to be used to seal off former mining site

• Report by BBC Isle of Man.

• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) has won an appeal to use treated silt dredged from Peel Marina to seal an exposed former mining site.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:18

Island puts forward case for retaining biosphere status

• Ten-year periodic review submitted to UNESCO.

• The Isle of Man has submitted its first periodic review to UNESCO 10 years after becoming the world’s first whole nation to be designated as a biosphere reserve.

Manx Radio · Island News · 16:42

Not one affordable house available to buy

• There were 266 applicants on the register as of 20 July.

• There are zero homes available to buy for those on the First Home Fixed Scheme waiting list.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:16

Application for former Looneys shop to be refurbished with living accommodation

• Parliament Street building could be renovated in a 'sympathetic manner'.

• Planning approval is being sought to ’fully refurbish’ a former home furnishing shop in Ramsey and provide a three storey house overlooking the harbour.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:20

Poetry popular with prison population

• Society surprised by positive response to classes.

• Prisoners have had the chance to turn their hand to poetry.

3FM · Politics · 15:05

Government reveals AI spending figures

• The government says it's spent almost £165,000 on AI for its workers over the last two years.

• 3FM made a Freedom of Information request to the Cabinet Office about how many government staff use AI and how much it had cost.

Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

Douglas tide times for today, shown local to the Isle of Man.

01:03

▲ High

7.41m

07:36

▼ Low

0.58m

13:22

▲ High

6.8m

19:38

▼ Low

0.56m

Travel Board · Live

Sailings & Flights

Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.

Steam PacketDouglas sailings

Timetables →

Isle of Man AirportIOM · live boards

Flights →

Bus VanninIsland-wide services

Routes →

What's On · 67 items

What's on: next 14 days

All 67 verified public listings found for the next 14 calendar days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Villa MarinaRumours of Fleetwood MacTomorrow · 15 Aug · Villa MarinaRumours of Fleetwood MacTue 18 Aug · 18 - 19 Aug · Gaiety TheatreJasper Carrott With Special Guests Strictly ABBAThu 20 Aug · Villa Marina Prom SuiteJohn Bramwell - I Am KlootThu 20 Aug · 20 Aug · Gaiety TheatreRoy Chubby Brown - It's Only ComedyFri 21 Aug · Villa MarinaThe Devout - Depeche Mode TributeToday · 14 Aug 2026 · Laxey Working Men's Institute, New Road, Laxey, Isle… · Visit IoM.Joe Martin Live At the Institute, LaxeyToday · Isle of Man Home of Rest For Old HorsesIsland Social Community Club-launch Meeting-book Club and Gardening ClubToday · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of ManTribute NightToday · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum TourToday · 13 Aug 2026–15 Aug 2026 · Castletown Town Square, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM.Movies In Castletown SquareToday · 14 - 27 Aug · Broadway CinemaSpider-Man Brand New DayToday · 14 Aug - 28 Sep · Dragons CastlePop-In and Play At Dragon's CastleToday · 14 Aug 2026 · The Grove, Isle of Man, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3UA · Visit IoM.Little Makers: Little Pollinators Art WorkshopToday · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running DayToday · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM.Vintage Motorcycles On DisplayToday · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit IoM.Guided Aquabike ExperienceToday · 19 July 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Two Train Summer SundaysToday · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Isle of Man Railways Dining CarToday · 24 July 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM.A Taste of the Isle of ManToday · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Family Trainspotting ChallengeToday · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM.Steam TeasToday · 8 July 2026–26 Aug 2026 · Villa Arcade, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM.Wurlitzer Organ ConcertsTomorrow · 15 Aug 2026 · Atholl Room, Peel Centenary Centre, 22 Atholl St… · Visit IoM.An Acoustic Evening With Katie Nicholas With Càel OakTomorrow · Isle of ManIsle of Man Kayak FestivalTomorrow · North QuayNorth Quay Live - Manx Grand Prix Live Music EventTomorrow · Victoria Hall, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of ManOff the Wall: King of PopTomorrow · Isle of ManTour of Mann - Motoring EventTomorrow · 15 Aug 2026 · The Great Laxey Mine Railway, Valley Gardens, Laxey… · Visit IoM.Safari TrailSun 16 Aug · Laxey Football Club16th Annual Jamie Haslett Memorial Football TournamentSun 16 Aug · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of ManAlice AsheSun 16 Aug · Church BendsGrass Autotest 16/08/26Sun 16 Aug · Groudle Glen Railway, OnchanGroudle Glen Railway — Two-train SundaySun 16 Aug · 16 Aug 2026–28 Aug 2026 · MMCC Office, The Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road… · Visit IoM.Manx Grand Prix 2026Sun 16 Aug · Silverdale Care Nursing HomeSilverdale Care Summer FeteSun 16 Aug · 16 Aug 2026–28 Aug 2026 · TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Classic TTMon 17 Aug · Coffee StationNavigation and Map Reading: Nnas Bronze Award CourseTue 18 Aug · 18 Aug - 01 Sep · Dragon's CastleDisability Pop-In and Play Sessions At the Dragon's CastleWed 19 Aug · the Square, CastletownAn Evening of MediumshipWed 19 Aug · 19 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Drama Tots CastlesWed 19 Aug · Isle of ManVmcc Mgp and Classic TT RallyThu 20 Aug · Looky'sBoost Your Career: Summer Speed InterviewsThu 20 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-upFri 21 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: Digital ComplianceFri 21 Aug · Cathedral, Isle of ManDrop In SessionFri 21 Aug · Mad Jack'sRebirth: Under 18s Emo Night IiFri 21 Aug · 21 Aug · Villa Marina Prom SuiteJohn Bramwell - I Am KlootFri 21 Aug · 21 Aug - 03 Sep · Broadway CinemaPaw Patrol the Dino MovieFri 21 Aug · 21 Aug 2026 · Cregneash, Isle of Man, Cregneash, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM.Little Makers: Little Birdhouse Design WorkshopSat 22 Aug · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents… Ian Van Dahl (headline Dj Set)Sat 22 Aug · 22 Aug · Villa MarinaThe Devout - Depeche Mode TributeSat 22 Aug · Peel Centenary CentreYoung Farmers Best Bits ConcertSat 22 Aug · 22 Aug 2026 · The Great Laxey Mine Railway, Valley Gardens, Laxey… · Visit IoM.I - SpySun 23 Aug · Groudle Glen Railway, OnchanGroudle Glen Railway — Two-train SundaySun 23 Aug · Mad Jack'sThe Miss Rachel ExperienceSun 23 Aug · 23 Aug 2026 · Jurby Race Circuit, Jurby Airfield, Coast Road, Jurby… · Visit IoM.Jurby Day 2026Mon 24 Aug · TT Mountain CourseManx Grand Prix 2026 — Final Race DayMon 24 Aug · 24 Aug · Villa MarinaManx Grand Prix Presentation EveningTue 25 Aug · Niarbyl, Isle of ManRockpooling (wildlife Watch)Wed 26 Aug · the Pavilion At Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road, Im2…Inclusive Disco Is Back! At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf ClubWed 26 Aug · 26 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Creation Station Create Club Up, Up & AwayWed 26 Aug · 26 Aug 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of… · Visit IoM.Mini Manxies: Creation Station Tiny Treasures (Babies & Toddlers)Wed 26 Aug · Silverdale GlenRiver Dipping (wildlife Watch)Wed 26 Aug · the Tynwald Inn & ShopUkejam (south)Thu 27 Aug · Launchpad (hillary House)Communities of Practice: EsgThu 27 Aug · Isle of ManModdey Dhoo Mgp Motorcycle Show - PeelThu 27 Aug · 27 Aug 2026 · Creg Malin, Marine Parade, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1PA · Visit IoM.MGP/CLASSIC TT MOTORCYCLE SHOW

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