New video warns drivers de-restricted doesn’t mean no rules

• A new video explaining the Isle of Man's de-restricted roads has been released by motoring community Petrolheadonism.
• Founder Ciro Ciampi says the aim is to help visitors understand how the Island’s roads work, while urging drivers not to "be silly" behind the wheel.
• The video features police officers explaining although many roads have no national speed limit, motorists must drive at a speed that’s appropriate for the road.

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The local news that matters this morning

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Manx Radio · Island News12:09 Creamery managing director to leave role • Findlay Macleod stepping down after 26 years. • The head of Isle of Man Creamery is leaving his post. • Findlay Macleod, who has been managing director at the plant for 26 years, says he’s leaving with a strong sense of pride in what’s been achieved during his time in charge.

IoM Today · Island News12:40 Cafe hits back at 'shambles' complaint after customer's milkshake outburst • Do not kick off at my staff because they do not deserve it. • Cafe Red shared a statement on social media describing what it said was an unpleasant incident involving two new members of staff who were working their first shift. • According to the café, the new employees were still ’finding their feet’ and being shown how to carry out their duties during a busy period.

Manx Radio · Island News15:04 Discovery of oiled birds 'makes a mockery of our biosphere status' • Manx Wild Bird Aid say it's a recurring problem in Peel. • The discovery of oiled herring gulls in Peel ’makes a mockery of our biosphere status and gives a terrible impression of our island’s attitude towards wildlife. • That’s the message from a local charity which has so far caught 13 birds in the area of the Food Park, near the quayside.

Manx Radio · Island News06:16 Media Isle of Man 'investigating' after 560 newspapers found dumped • Beach Buddies increasingly dealing with non-beach rubbish. • Media Isle of Man says it is ’investigating’ recent reports of the Isle of Man Courier being disposed of incorrectly. • It’s after Beach Buddies found more than 500 of the newspapers dumped in one of its bins at Blue Point along with around 40 "Best Business Guide" brochures.

3FM · Island News14:28 Department told to provide new FOI response to Visit Isle of Man query • The Department for Enterprise will have to give a new answer to a Freedom of Information request after an appeal to the Island's information commissioner. • Someone asked the department for Visit Isle of Man’s staff and salaries - but was unhappy about unclear pay scales given in the response. • Dr Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya said the department hadn’t provided a response to all parts of the request.

3FM · Island News11:46 Island boxer to donate fight proceeds to homeless children • The Island's most famous professional boxer has announced a warm-up fight against a former world title challenger later this month. • Patrick resident Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday, July 24 - with proceeds helping Pattaya’s homeless children. • On Instagram, he revealed it won’t be streamed live but will feature on the reality TV show At Home With the Furys.

3FM · Island News11:17 Your plaice or mine? None next year, say scientists! • A leading scientific forum says no plaice should be caught in the waters around the Isle of Man next year. • The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea has made recommendations for the Irish Sea for 2027. • In it, the body says in order to protect fisheries for the future there should be no plaice caught in the Irish Sea next year.

3FM · Island News08:16 Education review praises schools but identifies four areas for improvement • Four key areas for improvement have been identified in an independent review of education on the Isle of Man. • Etio’s second annual report highlights the need to improve lesson planning, make better use of assessment data, adapt teaching to meet learners’ needs and strengthen leadership. • The review also praises schools for their inclusive approach, saying pupils feel safe, valued and supported while benefiting from a wide range of learning experiences.

IoM Today · Island News13:33 Popular food chain teases new Isle of Man location • Something yummy is coming soon. • Popular food chain Time Out Noodle Bar is set to expand again in the Isle of Man with a new outlet planned for Peel. • Customers were also urged to ’watch this space ’ for further updates, although neither an opening date nor the exact location of the new venue has yet been confirmed.

IoM Today · Sport12:46 Isle of Man TT start Michael Dunlop in excellent form at Tandragee 100 • Several Manx riders were also competing at the Northern Irish meeting. • There were mixed weather conditions on race day after hot and dry weather for qualifying. • The two races scheduled for Friday evening were not held following two red flag incidents, the lowering sun and an issue with a trackside spectator.

IoM Today · Island News11:18 Pupils come together for first All-Island Maths Challenge • Mathematics is about far more than finding the correct answer. • Organised by KWC Head of Mathematics Anouk de Vos, the event aimed to encourage collaboration between pupils from different schools while developing their mathematical and communication skills through a series of engaging challenges. • Participants were split into 10 mixed-school teams, each made up of one pupil from every secondary school.

IoM Today · Culture09:00 Manx Museum exhibition offers extra Mannin Aboo!’ passport stamps • The exhibition is open now until October. • The exhibition, which is open now until Saturday, October 4, explores the history, revival and everyday use of the Manx Gaelic language through a range of interactive displays, historic artefacts, artwork, films and music. • Jointly curated by Culture Vannin and Manx National Heritage, the exhibition has been designed as an introduction to Manx Gaelic for both residents and visitors, while also celebrating the island’s unique linguistic heritage as part of Blein ny Gaelgey…

Manx Radio · Law15:00 Rapist who 'terrorised' his victim told his sentence was 'entirely justified' • Fayle jailed for 18 years and 9 months. • A warning that this story contains information which some readers may find distressing. • A convicted rapist who terrorised’ his victim has been told the sentence handed down to him was not manifestly excessive.

Manx Radio · Island News06:27 Farmers 'feeling the squeeze' more than ever says MNFU • Global events, routes to market and export costs among issues. • More areas of the farming sector are ’feeling the squeeze’ than ever before as global events continue to impact the industry. • That’s from the president of the Manx National Farmers’ Union who’s been discussing the challenges facing the agriculture sector.

Manx Radio · Island News11:30 Too soon to say if Finnish TT rider will have permanent vision problems • Erno Kostamo to undergo third surgery at the end of this month. • A Finnish TT rider is scheduled to have a third surgery on his thigh at the end of the month. • Erno Kostamo, who returned home last month, posted an update on Facebook saying his recovery is off to a good start.

Manx Radio · Island News06:23 Children urged to put best foot forward for charity • Mini Parish Fun Walk raising money for good causes. • Youngsters on the Isle of Man are being urged to put their best foot forward for charity. • The Mini Parish Fun Walk for Kids’ will return on Saturday, 11 July at the Arboretum in St Johns.

3FM · Island News16:19 Commissioner hits out at "nuisance" campervans • Are camper vans becoming a problem in Onchan? • At its last meeting, the area’s local authority heard complaints from commissioner David Quirk about the vehicles. • He said a number of camper vans parked on roads are causing a nuisance to residents.

3FM · Island News14:08 700 sign petition to keep Castletown street sweeper • A petition to give a street sweeper a permanent job in Castletown has hit more than 700 signatures in just three weeks. • Gary Christian set up the change.org campaign to support James Galley after his fixed-term contract ended. • He says he’s seen James tidying streets in all weather, adding his work ethic epitomises the spirit of resilience and the essence of community service.

3FM · Business12:09 Laxey move announced for well-known jewellers • A landmark business in Douglas says it's moving out of the capital after more than three decades. • RHS Jewellers took to Facebook to announce the move. • In its post, it says after trading from its current premises for 30 years, it’ll be moving to new premises in Laxey in September.

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Today · Villa Marina · villa gaietyThe Signatures - Northern Soul

Today · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsMusic Legends

Today · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Today · Mannbenham Advocates Limited · alleventsEmerging Leaders - the Launch

Today · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Landless

Today · St Catherine’s Church · manx radioManx Voices

Today · Comis Hotel and Golf Resort · manx radioMeet Andre Risha, Prospective Candidate For the Parish of Middle, General Election 2026.

Today · Kirk Christ Church · manx radioRushen Parish Flower Festival

Today · the Draw · alleventsShirts and Skins At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Today · 02 - 09 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyDisclosure Day

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of Man, IM7 5EA · Visit Isle of ManOrchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · Finch Park · allevents250th Vfw Bbq

Tomorrow · the Venture Centre · alleventsAtlantic Row Talk By Tim & Mike, Team Cheerfulness

Tomorrow · Artreach Studios · alleventsFriday Art Night - Vincent Van Gogh "sunflowers": 3rd July

Tomorrow · Second Avenue, Im3apa Onchan, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsFurniture and Collectables

Tomorrow · Finch Park · alleventsIndependence Day Celebration

Tomorrow · Villa Gaiety · alleventsIsle of Man: the Signatures, Northern Soul Live

Tomorrow · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreMananan 50: Dan Forshaw Quartet Presents Coltrane 100

Tomorrow · Isle of Man · iom arts councilSpotty Dog Plus Special Guests Josh & Harry!

Tomorrow · Laxey Working Men's Institute · manx radio & iom arts council & visit isle of manSpotty Dog With Josh & Harry– Live In Laxey Institute

Tomorrow · 03 - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Tomorrow · 3 July 2026 · Laxey Working Men's Institute, New Road,, Laxey,, Isle of Man, IM4 7BD · Visit Isle of ManSpotty Dog With Josh & Harry– Live In Laxey Institute

Tomorrow · 3 July 2026–5 July 2026 · A18 Mountain Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM4 5AF · Visit Isle of ManWorld Downhill Skateboarding Championship

Sat 4 Jul · Ramsey Municipal Pool · alleventsAmerica's 250th Pool Party

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