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Whichever way you hit it, it still stands!

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 · Isle of Man

Moghrey mie, neighbour.

496 stories shaping the Island — 9°C and partly cloudy in Douglas.

What's Happening

Today's Headlines

• Whichever way you hit it, it still stands!

  Douglas Council says a traffic light pole which was hit by a car won't be fixed until the end of this week.

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  3FM News
• 'No feeling like taking part in Crufts' says team manager

  Manx contingent this year included 15 dogs in the good citizen display

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  Manx Radio News
• Teen ‘conduit’ in drug supply chain jailed for 34 months

  He was arrested by police at a known drug dealing hot spot

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  IOM Today
• Island's armed policing policies about resilience, not in response to a particular threat

  Officers hope to reassure the public about how it's implemented here at a talk

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  Manx Radio News
• Sod-breaking ceremony should mark 150th anniversary of horse tramway, suggests Victorian Society

  "How nice it would be if they had someone special to dig the first sod"

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  Manx Radio News
• £55k boost to continue cancer mental health service

  Mind Matters says the funding will enable it to continue its service throughout the year.

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  BBC IoM
• How St Patrick left his mark on the Isle of Man

  How the Welsh missionary who took Christianity to Ireland made a lasting mark on the Manx landscape.

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  BBC IoM

🏛️ Tynwald Watch

• Ex-chief minister backs bid for alcohol sales on Steam Packet trips

  Tony Brown says operator should be allowed to serve drinks within Manx 12-mile limit

• Should the horse tram tracks be fully reinstated?

  Call in Tynwald for quicker decision

• Horse trams, hospital bed pressures and Middle East impact among issues for March Tynwald

  Members will question ministers on healthcare capacity, flood defences, transport disruption and gov

⚽ Sport

• Hockey: Bacchas Men's sides take step closer to league title's 2026 season

  Mens Premier League and Division could be wrapped up next week

• Rugby: Vagabonds beaten at Congleton

  Three tries proved not enough in close affair

• Football: Colby take big step in promotion push

  Peel put in statement win against Onchan

• Tennis: Douglas based club officially reopens indoor court

  Lieutenant Governor cuts the ceremonial ribbon

• FC Isle of Man set for tough test against Chadderton

  Ravens looking to bounce back after Atherton beating

💼 Business & Money

• Rising Cost of Employment Cases

  Staffing costs for employment legal work in the Attorney General's Chambers have shot up since 2021,

• Bad weather cancels two upcoming sailings

  The Steam Packet Company says bad weather means two of its sailings this week have been cancelled.

• Steam Packet profits fell by 10% in 2024

  The Steam Packet Company says it saw its profits fall by more than 10 per cent in 2024.

• 'Having a family comes with a financial penalty'

  Employers on the island are not obliged to provide statutory maternity pay, squeezing family finance

📚 This Day in Manx History

🚂 Getting Around

⛴️ Steam Packet: ⚠️ Service disruptions reported — Check timetables
🏔️ Mountain Road: 🟢 OPEN — Normal access to Snaefell summit

💱 Exchange Rates (GBP)

🇪🇺 EUR: 1.1576  |  🇺🇸 USD: 1.3303  |  🇨🇭 CHF: 1.0483

🌿 Nature & Sea

🌊 Sea temp: 7.2°C  |  🌘 Waning Crescent

🌊 Basking Sharks — Early sightings possible! The world's second-largest fish starts arriving in Manx waters. Peak season May-August.

🥾 Walk of the Day

Calf of Man Day Trip (3 miles · Easy)
Take the small boat from Port Erin. Seabirds, seals, and stunning views. Book in advance.

🧠 Daily Quiz

Q: What language is Moghrey Mie?

Answer: Manx Gaelic — it means "Good Morning"

😄 I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.

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