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Wednesday, 18 March 2026 · Isle of Man

Moghrey mie, neighbour.

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

What's Happening

Today's Headlines

• Post Office sees profits jump almost 50 per cent

  The Island's Post Office says its profits jumped by almost 50 per cent last year.

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  3FM News
• Risk to Island of meningitis 'very low indeed'

  Public Health Isle of Man offers reassurances amidst UK outbreak

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  Manx Radio News
• 'A quiet man in the shadows who did so much for this Island'

  Friends and family pay tribute to Chris Barr

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  Manx Radio News
• "Every hero should know how to do a proper ponytail!"

  New event hopes to help teach dads how to do their daughter's hair

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  Manx Radio News
• 'We had a blast as we rowed across the Atlantic'

  Duo Tim Foster and Mike Reed are the first Manx pair to row across the ocean.

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  BBC IoM
• Motorists warned of diversion in northern parish

  The road between Andreas and St Judes will close from 08:00 GMT on Thursday for preparatory work.

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  BBC IoM
• Highs of 14!

  Areas of cloud to start today, mainly dry, then improving as the day goes on as sunny spells develop. #isleofman The post Highs of 14! appeared first

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  Manx.news

🏛️ Tynwald Watch

• Why Should We Trust You?

  The Treasury has been accused of directly ignoring the will of Tynwald #isleofman The post Why Shoul

• Government 'well capable' of offering energy support if needed, says Chief Minister

  Alfred Cannan has been questioned about the conflict in the Middle East

• Is Our Legal System Broken?

  An MHK has questioned where the island's justice system works, claiming it is failing to deal with v

⚽ Sport

• World Downhill Skateboarding Championships planning Island return

  Isle of Man on 2026 calendar after inaugural event last year

• TT 2026: Ian Hutchinson to spearhead new team

  TeamRST to make Snaefell Mountain Course debut this year

• Boxing: Sam Rennie claims Australasian Super Featherweight title

  Manx fighter wins second belt in less than a year in Australia

• FC Isle of Man narrowly beaten by title-hopefuls Chadderton

  Late Gelling strike not enough to avoid back-to-back home defeats

• 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

💼 Business & Money

• Steam Packet reports higher revenue and busiest passenger year since 2007, despite dip in profit

  Directors’ report show growth in passenger and freight income in 2024, while costs rose and the comp

• Firm under investigation over waste storage

  The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's investigating an Island company over w

• Lord Street Development will bring jobs and a renewed sense of pride

  Yesterday, the 12-storey multi-purpose development was granted approval by the board

• Bad weather cancels two upcoming sailings

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

📚 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: 1.1575  |  🇺🇸 USD: 1.3348  |  🇨🇭 CHF: 1.0485

🌿 Nature & Sea

🌊 Sea temp: 7.4°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

Ballaugh Curraghs Nature Walk (2 miles · Easy)
Wetland boardwalk loop. Orchids, dragonflies, rare plants. Wheelchair-accessible sections.

🧠 Daily Quiz

Q: What is the Calf of Man?

Answer: A small island off the south-west tip of the Isle of Man, a nature reserve

😄 Why can't you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom? Because the P is silent.

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