How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a crisis? Plus: New child employment rules come into force
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ISLE OF MAN DAILY BRIEFING
Moghrey Mie
Friday, 3 April 2026
The Isle of Man morning briefing
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Moghrey mie, friends. Here's what's shaping the Island this Friday.
How long do mental health patients stay in Manannan Court?
How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a crisis?
Read the full story on Manx Radio
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Top stories
What matters today
New child employment rules come into force
Tynwald approved them in December 2025
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Manx Care 'attempting to establish contact' with dental provider as patients face uncertainty
Smile Dental Care 'not currently providing services'
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'Operational reasons' and tidal restrictions delay Heysham sailing schedule
Manxman's crossings held up overnight and throughout Good Friday
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Weather warning for storm Dave this weekend
Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe gales as storm Dave will hit the Island.
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Island utility
Practical: what you need to know today
'Significant dredging works' in Douglas Harbour. Talks taking place over mitigation measures as sailing schedule disrupted
More details
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Weather
| 8°C |
Light rain
Wind 16.8 mph · High 8.9 · Low 4.7
Aurora possible tonight (Kp 6)
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Tides
| Time |
Type |
Height |
| 06:07 UTC |
🔽 Low |
-2.9m |
| 12:03 UTC |
🔼 High |
3.1m |
| 18:26 UTC |
🔽 Low |
-3m |
Times in UTC. Add 1hr for BST (late March–late October).
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Transport
Steam Packet
Check steam-packet.com for today's sailings to/from Douglas
Timetables →
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Airport
Check iom-airport.com for live arrivals and departures
Flights →
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Manx Word of the Day
Boayl
Place
Pronunciation: BOWL
Boayl mie — A good place
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Manx Proverb
“Cha nee yn vooa smoo shliawin ta geddyn yn chooid smoo dy vlaa.”
It's not the smoothest cow that gets the most milk.
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This Day in IoM History
The first telegraph cable to the Isle of Man was laid in 1859 (nearby date)
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