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April 7, 2026

Manxman sailings cancelled due to strong winds

Moghrey Mie — Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Morning Douglas to Heysham crossing and return called off as blustery conditions forecast Plus: Bowel cancer awareness campaign returns with Islan ‌ ‌ ‌

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Tuesday, 7 April 2026

The Isle of Man morning briefing

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Today's lead

Manxman sailings cancelled due to strong winds

Morning Douglas to Heysham crossing and return called off as blustery conditions forecast

Read the full story on Manx Radio
 

Island Utility

📌 Today's practical note

Weather check: Cloudy, 5°C this morning, high 13°C / low 5°C, winds around 6 mph, Check gov.im/mountainroad for A18 Mountain Road status.

More details →
 

Weather

5°

Cloudy

Wind 6 mph  ·  High 12.7°C  ·  Low 4.9°C

 

Tides — Douglas

Time Type Height
01:57 UTC ▲ High 2.2m
08:12 UTC ▼ Low -2m
14:15 UTC ▲ High 1.9m
20:26 UTC ▼ Low -1.8m

Times in UTC. Add 1hr for BST (late March–late October).

 

Transport

🚢 Steam Packet

Check steam-packet.com for today's sailings to/from Douglas

Timetables →

✈️ Airport

Check iom-airport.com for live arrivals and departures

Flights →
 

Top Stories

What matters today

Bowel cancer awareness campaign returns with Island-wide initiative

Residents urged to recognise symptoms and take up screening as landmarks light up throughout April

Read more →

Ravens face second game in three days

FC Isle of Man back on the road at Stockport Town

Read more →

Hundreds take part in Easter charity motorbike ride for Hospice Isle of Man

Event raises funds for hospice as organisation faces financial pressures

Read more →

Amber weather warning issued as strong winds and coastal conditions expected overnight

Ferry sailings cancelled as gusts of up to 80mph forecast, with risk of coastal overtopping in exposed areas

Read more →
 

Quick Poll

What matters most to you when the weather turns rough on the Island?

Travel disruptions and sailings
Local conditions where I live
Clear advice on what to avoid
 

Manx Word of the Day

Graih

Love

Pronunciation: GRY

"Graih vooar — Great love"

 

Manx Proverb

"Eshyn nagh jean traie, cha jean eh lhieeney."

He who will not ebb will not flow.

 

This Day in IoM History

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04-07

Laa Luanistyn (Lammas) — the traditional Manx harvest festival (nearby date)

 

Events This Week

Peel Lifeboat Open Day

Peel Harbour

Sun 5 Apr

Douglas Easter Market

Douglas

Mon 6 Apr

Laxey Mine Railway Easter Egg Hunt

Laxey

Fri 10 Apr

Easter Family Trains

Port Erin Railway

Sat 11 Apr

FC Isle of Man Easter Cup Final Weekend

The Bowl, Douglas

Sat 11 Apr

Easter Sunday Seafront Walk

Douglas Promenade

Sun 12 Apr

 

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