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Friday, 20 February 2026

Surprise: it's raining. Friday on the Island. Somewhere on the prom, someone's already celebrating. Here's your final briefing of the week. 🍺

☁️ Douglas Weather

Today's Forecast

🌌 Aurora Forecast

🟠 LOW — Kp index: 4.0 (next 24h peak)
Minor geomagnetic activity. Aurora unlikely from IoM but worth checking if Kp rises. Monitor aurora alerts.
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🚢 Transport

🔥 Trending on the Island

• Emergency road closure in force on Kewaigue Hill
• Ramsey firm wants 'constructive discussion' over Mountain Road closures
• Kewaigue Road closed for weekend

📰 Top Stories

• Bus strikes: Negotiations continue between DoI and union

  Good morning, Isle of Man. A potential bus strike, set to last 10 days, is still on the table as negotiations between the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) and the transport union continue.

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  Manx Radio News
• Emergency road closure in force on Kewaigue Hill

  Good morning, Isle of Man. We have a traffic update for you today, with an emergency road closure currently in place on Kewaigue Hill.

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  Manx Radio News
• Treasury minister defends final budget of Cannan administration

  Good morning, Isle of Man. Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has come to the defence of the final budget presented by his predecessor, the former Chief Minister, Howard Quayle's administration, but more...

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  Manx Radio News
• Alba and Noah top Isle of Man baby names for 2025

  A lovely start to the day, folks! The latest figures from the Isle of Man's Office for National Statistics reveal that 566 new additions joined our community in 2025, with a slight majority of boys...

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  Manx Radio News
• Community learns use of defibrillator

  Locals in the St Mark's community have recently undergone training to learn the proper use of a vital defibrillator, a device that can be the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency....

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  Manx Radio News

⚽ Sport

• Netball: IoM gearing up for Quad Nations Series

  The Isle of Man netball team, the Rams, is set to compete in the highly anticipated Quad Nations Series, alongside a talented mixed squad making its international debut. The event is scheduled to...

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  Manx Radio Sport
• Cycling: Bostock to begin national track championships campaign

  Good morning, Isle of Man. We're delighted to share the news that local cyclist, Mark Bostock, will be representing the island at the national track championships in Manchester.

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  Manx Radio Sport
• Snooker: Blinders and Hurricanes locked together at the top

  Isle of Man Snooker Fans, Take Note: The Blinders and Hurricanes are currently locked in a thrilling battle at the top of the league table, with just nine weeks of the season remaining. The two teams...

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  Manx Radio Sport
• Basketball: Jets beat Wolves in big top-of-the-table clash

  A thrilling encounter unfolded at the island's basketball arena as the Manx Jets triumphed over their fierce rivals, the Ramsey Wolves, in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash. The match took...

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  Manx Radio Sport
• Shooting: Faragher wins Winter All Round Championship

  Good morning, Isle of Man. We're delighted to share the news that talented young shooter, Tom Faragher, has secured the top spot in the Winter All Round Championship at Meary Veg.

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  Manx Radio Sport

💼 Business

• Subway to return to Douglas

  Exciting news for Douglas residents and visitors alike - Subway is set to make a triumphant return to our capital town. After a brief absence, the popular sandwich chain is once again bringing its...

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  Manx Radio Business
• Budget 2026: Treasury Minister’s plan for ‘stability, security and confidence’

  Good morning, Isle of Man. Our Treasury Minister, Chris Thomas, has unveiled the Island's Budget 2026, focusing on stability, security, and confidence for the year ahead.

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  Manx Radio Business
• Budget 2026: Largest personal tax uplift could help boost local economy

  Good morning, Isle of Man. As part of the Island's Budget 2026, personal tax rates are set to see their largest uplift in recent years, with the potential to put almost £500 more in the pockets of...

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  Manx Radio Business
• Ramsey firm wants 'constructive discussion' over Mountain Road closures

  Residents and business owners in Ramsey are calling for a constructive dialogue with relevant authorities regarding the frequent closures of the Mountain Road. These closures, which have been...

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  Manx Radio Business
• Island businesses invited to FSA events

  Local island businesses are invited to attend a series of events hosted by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), with the aim of raising awareness about the warning signs of financial crime. The...

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  Manx Radio Business

🏛 Government

• Negotiations between Department of Infrastructure and union continue

  Negotiations are continuing between the Department of Infrastructure and Unite the Union following the union’s notification of potential industrial action affecting bus services from Saturday,...

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  Gov.im
• Six Wins for Isle of Man Apprentices at Pan‑Island Skills Test

  Isle of Man apprentices shone at the 2026 Pan-Island Skills Test, scooping six first place titles. On Friday, University College Isle of Man (UCM) hosted the 2026 Pan-Island Skills Test, sponsored by...

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  Gov.im
• New Chief People Officer sought for the Isle of Man Government

  Recruitment opens today (Wednesday 18 February) for a new Chief People Officer to lead the Office of Human Resources (OHR) within the Isle of Man Government. Julie Bradley, who currently leads OHR,...

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  Gov.im
• Tynwald approve new minimum wage rate in the Isle of Man

  Tynwald has approved a new rate of minimum wage for the Isle of Man at the February sitting, which will see the current rate increase by five percent to £12.86 per hour from 1 April 2026. The Youth...

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  Gov.im
• Exceptional Demand Met by Outstanding Ambulance Service Team

  Manx Care’s Ambulance Service successfully responded to what is believed to be the busiest day in its history yesterday (Tuesday 17 February 2026), both in terms of the number of incidents and the...

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  Gov.im

🎭 Culture & Heritage

• Traa dy Liooar 16oo Toshiaght Arree 2026

  Meeryn ass Traa dy Liooar, Jelune 16oo Toshiaght Arree 2026.

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  Manx Gaelic
• Traa dy Liooar 26oo Jerrey Geuree 2026

  Meeryn ass Traa dy Liooar, Jelune 26oo Jerrey Geuree 2026.

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  Manx Gaelic
• An Exclusive Evening with Knox at the Manx Museum

  Manx National Heritage is delighted to present An Exclusive Evening with Knox on Thursday 26 February 2026 at the Manx Museum in Douglas. This special after-hours event celebrates […] The post...

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  MNH
• Half Term with Manx National Heritage

  Manx National Heritage is inviting families, creatives and culture lovers to make the most of February Half Term with a vibrant programme of events running from Saturday 14 […] The post Half...

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  MNH
• Small Wonders, Big Impact: Macro Photography Workshops

  Photographers and nature lovers are invited to experience the Isle of Man’s natural world like never before at the Manx Natural History Macro Photography Workshop, taking place on […] The post...

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  MNH

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🇮🇲 Manx Gaelic Phrase of the Day

Ta'n emshir aalin

"The weather is lovely" — pronounced Tahn EM-shir AH-lin

📖 Manx Word: Balley (BAL-eh) — Town/Farm

🪶 Manx Proverb

Cha nee yn vooa smoo eieys smoo vlieaunys

"The loudest cow doesn't give the most milk"
💡 Actions speak louder than words

💡 Did You Know?

The Laxey Wheel ('Lady Isabella') is the largest working waterwheel in the world at 72.5 feet.

This month on the Island: 🎭 Isle of Man Film Festival season

🌿 Nature & Outdoors

🐦 Chough — The red-billed chough — IoM's national bird — is pairing up for breeding season. Look for them on coastal cliffs, especially around the Sound.
🌊 Sea temp: 7.8°C · 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 🌥 UV 1 — Low.

💱 £1 GBP = €1.1439 EUR · $1.3464 USD · 1.0437 CHF

⏳ Coming Up

TT Race Week in 98d · Parish Walk in 119d · Tynwald Day in 134d · Yn Chruinnaght in 147d

🌊 Douglas Tides

Full tide chart →

🧠 Daily Manx Quiz

Which day in July is Tynwald Day?

😂 Daily Joke

What's the Manx definition of a traffic jam? Three cars behind a tractor on the Mountain Road.

📚 Manx Book Pick

The Manxman by Hall Caine (1894)
International bestseller set on the Island. Love triangle, betrayal, and justice against IoM's stunning backdrop.
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😐 Mixed day (6 positive, 6 negative)

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