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August 5, 2026

Manx Care says it only provides temporary housing

Moghrey Mie — Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Manx Care says it doesn't provide any housing - except for its staff when they first move to the Isle of… Plus: Alistair Ramsay column: Ten questions to ask electio…
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Manx Care says it only provides temporary housing

Manx Care says it only provides temporary housing

• Manx Care says it doesn't provide any housing - except for its staff when they first move to the Isle of Man.
• A Freedom of Information request asked for details of accommodation for those who don’t have a right to residency over the last four years.
• The person behind the request also wanted to know how much it had cost in total.

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Today on the island

Overcast, 15°C (59°F), wind 15 mph

Douglas
15°C
Overcast · High 18° · Low 13°
Wind
15mph
Fresh
High Tide
16:32
6.19m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 0
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Around the Island · 7 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.

Alistair Ramsay column: Ten questions to ask election candidates looking for your vote
IoM Today · Politics · 10:00

Alistair Ramsay column: Ten questions to ask election candidates looking for your vote

• Feel free to try these out on your candidates and enjoy watching them wriggle.
• Not to have all the answers, because that would be unrealistic.
• But we can expect them to have done their homework, to understand the big issues facing our Island, and to offer some thoughts around those issues.

Government urges holidaymakers to stay alert to methanol poisoning risks
IoM Today · Health · 11:52

Government urges holidaymakers to stay alert to methanol poisoning risks

• Residents should access the latest UK travel health advice before travelling.
• The issue was raised in a written Tynwald question by Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher, who asked the Minister for the Cabinet Office what measures his department and Public Health are taking to help protect international travellers.
• In his written response, Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford said Public Health is encouraging travellers to follow guidance issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Foreign, Commonwealth and…

'It's hard to take anything away from pensioners because they vote'
Manx Radio · Weather · 06:16

'It's hard to take anything away from pensioners because they vote'

• Political commentator says triple lock is a drain on National Insurance fund.
• A political commentator says it’s hard for government to take the pensions triple lock away from pensioners because they vote.
• Alistair Ramsay has been discussing the financial challenges facing the next administration ahead of September’s General Election.

Steam Packet asks travellers to be patient
3FM · Transport · 10:32

Steam Packet asks travellers to be patient

• The Steam Packet company is asking travellers to be patient as it deals with a large number of inquiries.
• On its website, it says after the extension of the Manxman’s dry dock programme announced last month it’s had a huge volume of inquiries.
• It’s now asking people to allow up to five working days to receive a response from its reservations team.

Steam Packet addresses concerns over Ben-my-Chree refurbishment
IoM Today · Transport · 16:57

Steam Packet addresses concerns over Ben-my-Chree refurbishment

• The issues shown in the photographs do not affect the vessel’s safe operation or service delivery.
• The source feed is brief, so use the linked IoM Today report for names, timing and any follow-up that was not included in the summary.

Island Infrastructure Scheme reopens for next round of applications
Manx Radio · Island News · 16:16

Island Infrastructure Scheme reopens for next round of applications

• Support is focused on developments that are not financially viable by industry standards without assistance.
• Government’s Island Infrastructure Scheme has reopened for a third round of applications.
• The scheme aims to ’stimulate and accelerate development on privately-owned brownfield sites.

Island experiences driest July on record
Manx Radio · Weather · 14:07

Island experiences driest July on record

• Only 2mm of rain fell last month.
• Last month was the driest July on record, says Ronaldsway Met Office.
• Only 2mm of rain was recorded over the 31 days.

Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Overcast; 15°C this morning; high 18°C / low 13°C; winds around 15 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

More details →

Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

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

04:13
▲ High
6.26m
10:30
▼ Low
1.58m
16:32
▲ High
6.19m
22:59
▼ Low
1.55m
Travel Board · Live

Sailings & Flights

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

Steam PacketDouglas sailings
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What's On · 6 items

What's on: next 14 days

A curated quick-view of 6 public listings over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · 05 - 15 Aug · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety. Cats (Taylorian Productions)
Today · Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre · peel online. Glen Maye Flower Festival 2026 Celebrating 150 Years of the Current Glen Maye Chapel
Today · Quayles Hall · manx radio. Laxey and Onchan Art Exhibition
Today · Cregneash Folk Village · manx national heritage. Mini Manxies: Duplo® Imagination Club
Today · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel… · allevents. Mythical, Magical Creatures Summer Art Camp: Monstrous Mythical Canvas:
Today · 05 Aug · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Sydney Harbour Opera Season Puccini's Turandot
Tynwald · Sitting watch

Tynwald in plain English

Next up:Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026. Every extracted agenda item, proceedings point, official update and sitting date is listed below by source segment.

Segment-by-segment brief

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source

Tynwald Court proceedings — Tue, 21 Jul 2026

  • Who was there: The Lord Bishop, HM Attorney General, Mrs August-Phillips, Mr Clueit, Mr Craine, Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Kinnish, Mr Mercer, Mrs Morphet, Mr Reid. IN THE KEYS
  • 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.
  • Period products: Ms Faragher asked the House to agree Legislative Council amendments. Amendments 1 and 2 carried; Amendment 3 was tied 11-11 and lost after the Speaker used the casting vote against it.
  • Assisted Dying Bill: members debated amendments and divisions on the next steps for safeguards, capacity and Privy Council concerns.

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · House of Keys · official source

House of Keys proceedings — Tue, 14 Jul 2026

  • Who was there: The Speaker and 18 other Members in the Chamber, Mr Cannan, Mrs Caine and Mr Crookall having leave of absence and Ms Lord-Brennan and Mr Moorhouse also being absent.
  • Nicotine products: the House suspended standing orders so it could consider the Legislative Council changes at this sitting.
  • Decision: the House agreed the Council amendments, including the commencement change and the added over-18 wording in the coercion clause.
  • Next sitting: the House rose at 2.36pm and adjourned to Tuesday 21st July 2026 as part of Tynwald Court.

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Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · Legislative Council · official source

Legislative Council proceedings — Tue, 7 Jul 2026

  • Nicotine products: the Legislative Council agreed the Bill’s general principles and moved straight into clause-by-clause scrutiny.
  • Commencement amendment: Mrs August-Phillips changed when section 13 can come into force; Amendment 1 carried and Clause 2 carried as amended.
  • Coercion safeguard: Council added “over the age of 18” to Clause 9; the amendment and amended clause carried.
  • Final decision: the Nicotine Products Bill passed after a 7-1 Council division.
  • Next step: the Legislative Council adjourned at 4.33pm.

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Latest news · official updates · official source

Latest official Tynwald news

  • Fri, 31 Jul 2026: Official update: Tynwald internship ‘coolest job ever’.
  • Wed, 22 Jul 2026: Official update: Junior Tynwald ‘brilliant experience’.
  • Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
  • Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.

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Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source

Upcoming sitting dates

  • Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
  • Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
  • Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
  • Tue, 15 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 15 Dec 2026

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Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://www.tynwald.org.im/business/sittings

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Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Share çhengey ny argid."
"Language is better than silver." — A good one for Gaelg day. Daily reflection 08-05: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.
Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

Peel: St Patrick’s Isle keeps Viking, cathedral and fishing-town stories side by side. It is one of the reasons a local briefing needs local memory.

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On this day · Through the years

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The Mooragh Park rebuild in Ramsey was completed.
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