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August 6, 2026

More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled out

Moghrey Mie — Thursday, 6 August 2026
More than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order. Plus: Memory Service last reviewed over a year ago
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More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled out

More than a third of Tynwald Day petitions ruled out

• More than one in three petitions presented on Tynwald Day this year have been ruled out of order.
• A report on the petitions for redress of grievance from the Standing Orders Committee of Tynwald will be laid before the court during its October sitting.
• It says Peel’s Trevor Cowin presented 11 petitions this year - but nine were out of order.

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Today on the island

Overcast, 13°C (55°F), wind 13 mph

Douglas
13°C
Overcast · High 17° · Low 13°
Wind
13mph
Fresh
High Tide
05:08
6.1m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 1
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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.

Memory Service last reviewed over a year ago
3FM · Health · 08:16

Memory Service last reviewed over a year ago

• Health Minister Claire Christian says the Isle of Man Memory Service was independently reviewed last June.
• She’d faced a question for written response from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse about the service.
• In her response, she said a review had been carried out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, looking into clinical care, service delivery, and patient experience.

Douglas East MHK seeking re-election
Manx Radio · Politics · 13:06

Douglas East MHK seeking re-election

• Clare Barber to stand in September.
• A Douglas East MHK has announced her intention to stand for re-election in September.
• Clare Barber has represented the constituency since 2016.

Fourth candidate for Douglas North
Manx Radio · Business · 09:40

Fourth candidate for Douglas North

• Tax and accountancy professional announces intention to stand in general election.
• A fourth candidate has declared their intention to stand in Douglas North in the upcoming House of Keys General Election.
• Jason Cheetham owns a small tax accountancy firm, and is standing as an independent candidate.

Island could be named "most desirable in Europe" this year
3FM · Transport · 16:49

Island could be named "most desirable in Europe" this year

• The Isle of Man has been nominated for a prestigious travel award.
• The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards will be presented at a ceremony in London on Wednesday, November 4.
• The Isle of Man has been nominated as the most desirable island in Europe but faces competition from Guernsey and Jersey.

"We're hoping to create something brand new for the Isle of Man"
Manx Radio · Island News · 06:18

"We're hoping to create something brand new for the Isle of Man"

• Plans to transform disused city centre plot into wellness retreat approved.
• The man behind plans for a new sauna and wellness retreat in a disused plot of land in Douglas City Centre says he hopes the facility will bring ’something different’ to the Isle of Man.
• Permission has been granted for the site, known as The Steam Yard, to be built in The Snake Pit adjacent to the Lord Street Bus Interchange.

Isle of Man cricket squad named for World Cup qualifiers
IoM Today · Sport · 16:00

Isle of Man cricket squad named for World Cup qualifiers

• The tournament begins at the end of next week.
• The players travel to the Nordic region on Wednesday, August 12 for the week-long tournament which begins two days later.
• The Manx kick-off their campaign again Luxembourg on the afternoon of Friday, August 14 before a game against Spain the following day.

Plans for new state-of-the-art veterinary centre unveiled
IoM Today · Island News · 15:40

Plans for new state-of-the-art veterinary centre unveiled

• It is intended to provide modern, high-quality veterinary services for the Isle of Man community.
• 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 Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Overcast; 13°C this morning; high 17°C / low 13°C; winds around 13 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

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Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

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

05:08
▲ High
6.1m
11:24
▼ Low
1.93m
17:26
▲ High
5.87m
23:57
▼ Low
1.77m
Travel Board · Live

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

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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 · 06 - 15 Aug · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety. Cats (Taylorian Productions)
Today · the Draw · allevents. Abbasolutely Fab At the Draw Summer Concert Series
Today · Peel Sailors Shelter · manx radio. Breathe and Stretch (peel)
Today · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio. Musicale
Today · the Curraghs Wildlife Park · manx radio. Orchid Line Miniature Railway
Today · Isle of Man · manx radio. Royal Artillery Association i.o.m. Willie Kneale Memorial Band Concert
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.

Read proceedings

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

Open sitting dates

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

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"A wise person is often silent." — Restraint can be a strength. Daily reflection 08-06: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.
Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

Ramsey: The north’s main town looks out to the Queen’s Pier, Mooragh Park and the sweep of the bay. It is one of the reasons a local briefing needs local memory.

This Day in Manx History

On or near 6 August · Through the years

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The Mooragh Park rebuild in Ramsey was completed.
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