Planning permission wanted for mobile building at Ramsey Cottage Hospital

• Manx Care says renal dialysis provision 'significantly impacted' during refurbishment.
• Manx Care is seeking planning permission for a mobile building at Ramsey Cottage Hospital.
• The organisation says due to renovation works local renal dialysis provision has been ’significantly impacted’ - creating a ’substantial gap’ in services for patients requiring ’regular and life-sustaining’ treatment.

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The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

3FM · Health09:55 Manx Care rapped over FOI response failings • Manx Care has been told to answer a Freedom of Information request again - after refusing to say how much it has spent on leaflets, copying and pasting refusal reasons from another response and taking more than seven months to review its decision. • The request asked how much it had cost to print and distribute leaflets, but Manx Care said it was commercially sensitive before revealing they’d cost 19p each to produce.

IoM Today · Health07:00 How Isle of Man TT medical teams prepare for greatest challenge’ faced by health service • Our TT planning for this year started at the end of last year’s event. • With thousands of visitors set to arrive and more than 50,000 people potentially needing medical support during the racing fortnight, the Ambulance and Transfer Division is already deep into its final preparations, planning that, as Divisional Director Will Bellamy explains, begins the moment the chequered flag falls on the previous year’s event.

Manx Radio · Politics08:25 'You can work a full time job at 16, it's only right we can vote too' • Sixth-form students prepare to exercise their rights in September's General Election. • On 24 September residents of the Isle of Man will head to the polls to choose who they want to represent their constituency in the House of Keys. • Unlike in the UK, where you have to be at least 18 years old to cast your ballot in a Westminster election, anyone who is 16 years of age on or before polling day (and has lived in the Island for at least a year) can register to vote in a national election in the Isle of Man.

Manx Radio · Island News10:43 Manx Utilities 'progressing plans' to upgrade St John's sewage works • 'More reliable system' promised following issues in the River Neb. • Manx Utilities says it is progressing plans to upgrade the wastewater treatment works in St John’s. • The existing facility, built in the 1970s, is reaching the end of its operational life.

Manx Radio · Island News09:28 Manx National Heritage launches new visitor welcome hub • Located in former Barclays building in Market Square. • A new visitor welcome hub has opened in the south of the Island. • Manx National Heritage has transformed the former Barclays building in Market Square.

Manx Radio · Politics06:32 Dog owners could face tougher fines over livestock attacks • Government to consult on changes to legislation. • The owners of dogs which attack livestock could face tougher fines, as the Manx government considers strengthening its laws. • A public consultation is underway following recent changes to legislation in the UK.

Manx Radio · Sport08:33 Sunshine, speed and close racing at Pre-TT Classic opener • Results from Saturday's racing at Billown. • The Blackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic Road Races got underway in glorious sunshine on Saturday evening, with close racing and impressive speeds around the Billown Course. • The opening race of the meeting, the SP-R Singles Classic Race over six laps, saw Hinckley rider Will Loder claim victory with an average speed of 85.459mph.

Manx Radio · Island News07:35 Scallop fishing season drawing to a close • Scallops landed this season are reported to be of high quality. • With just a few days of the 2025/26 Scallop fishing season remaining, around 80 percent of the total allowable catch has been landed. • An estimated 550 tons is still available with the season due to close on 31 May.

Manx Radio · Island News07:24 Greater safeguards for war memorials • War Memorials (Planning) (Amendment) Order 2026 takes effect next month. • Around 300 war memorials that honour the legacy of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country are to benefit from stronger legal protection. • It follows Tynwald’s approval of the War Memorials (Planning) (Amendment) Order 2026.

3FM · Island News07:55 TT fans' prized bikes stolen in Liverpool • Bikers on their way to this year's TT are being urged to keep their eyes peeled after two fans had their machines stolen. • The incident happened in Aigburth in Liverpool on Friday as the pair stayed at the Travelodge on Aigburth Road. • Thieves took a black Aprilia RSV4 and a red Honda CBR Fireblade.

IoM Today · Sport13:33 Cooper is cream of the crop in Top Lady comp • The format was changed slightly this year, in that 16 bowlers were invited to take part based on last season’s rankings.

IoM Today · Sport10:00 Athletics: Corbyn 'Schades' round two of Dave Phillips series • Round three takes place on June 19. • Corbyn Schade and Reggie Oasgood led the way in round two of the Dave Phillips prom and headlands running series at Peel on Friday evening. • The pair were close behind early leader Dave Bignell for most of lap one, but Schade moved ahead on lap two and won by a margin of eight seconds from Oasgood in a time of 23 minutes precisely for the four-miler.

IoM Today · Culture09:00 Bethany Williams's journey from UCM to global fashion leader • Her accolades include the Vogue Fashion Fund Prize and the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

IoM Today · Island News07:33 MSPCA column: The symptoms to look out for if you suspect your horse has equine influenza • If an owner suspects their horse has the disease, they should isolate the animal immediately and seek veterinary advice.

IoM Today · Island News06:30 Teen admits punching man several times in assault • He had denied ABH but changed his plea. • Harley Alex Dennis Cowley, 18, of Peveril Road, had previously denied the offence and was due to stand trial next month. • However, at the Court of General Gaol Delivery on Friday, Cowley changed his plea to guilty.

3FM · Culture13:55 TT bus timetables released • With just days to go until the start this year's TT, Bus Vannin has released its festival timetables. • The organisation says road closures during the festival may mean some disruption. • But it says it’ll have three special race-day services for fans - the TT1 between Port St Mary and the Grandstand, the TT3 from the Grandstand to Hillberry and the TT6 which runs between Douglas and Ramsey.

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 97 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Thu 28 May · Villa Marina · villa gaietyEd Gamble’s Comedy Pit Stop

Fri 29 May · 29 May · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyEd Gamble's Comedy Pit Stop

Sat 30 May · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyThe Henry Cole Tour

Sat 30 May · 30 May · Villa Marina Promenade Suite - FREE ENTRY · Villa GaietyMad Daddy

Sun 31 May · Villa Marina · villa gaietyKiller Queen

Mon 1 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDc/ac - the Final Stand

Today · St. Paul's Church Hall · manx radioAntiques and Collectables Fair

Today · Isle of Man · manx radioGreat Union Camera Obscura - Open Bank Holiday Monday

Today · TT Grandstand · alleventsNon Race Day- TT Fan Zone Trackside Bar – Vip Experience

Today · the Bay Hotel, Port Erin · alleventsThe Fossils @ the Manx Rock Stage - Port Erin Beach

Today · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritageThe Mountain Mile Design Challenge

Today · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 1

Today · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritage & visit isle of manTT Live At the Manx Museum

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT practice week

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarTT Qualifying & Races

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 · 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 · 23 May 2026–7 June 2026 · TT Grandstand, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Races Fan Park

Today · 23 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManStart Your Bricks! TT LEGO® Builders

Today · 23 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManThe Mountain Mile Design Challenge

Today · 25 - 28 May · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyTom and Jerry Forbidden Compass

Today · 25 May - 29 Jun · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Today · 25 May 2026–6 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManTT Live At the Manx Museum

Today · 25 May 2026–7 June 2026 · TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Races

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 · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manFincon National Finance Conference 2026

Tomorrow · the Old Grammar School, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manMagnet Mania! At the Old Grammar School

Tomorrow · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 2

Tomorrow · 26 May 2026 · Old Grammar School, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1LE · Visit Isle of ManMagnet Mania! At the Old Grammar School

Wed 27 May · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manDublin Tech Summit 2026

Wed 27 May · the Pavilion At Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road, Im2 1ae Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsInclusive Disco Is Back! At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf Club

Wed 27 May · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarMann Made Festival

Wed 27 May · Broadway Cinema · villa gaietyNational Theatre Live: the Playboy of the Western World

Wed 27 May · 8 Duke Street, Im1 2ay Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSilent Book Club At Douglas City Library

Wed 27 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 3

Thu 28 May · the Grove, Ramsey · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manLego® Imagination Club At the Grove

Thu 28 May · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Im1 3ly Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of man & alleventsRoad

Thu 28 May · Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & alleventsTT Thursday Night Live: System of A Dhoon

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026 · The Grove, Andreas Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3UA · Visit Isle of ManLEGO® Imagination Club At the Grove

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManRoad

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026–6 June 2026 · VILLA MARINA GARDENS, HARRIS PROMENADE, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManBushy's TT Village

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LZ · Visit Isle of ManTT Funfair

Fri 29 May · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarRamsey Sprintfest, Market Square

Fri 29 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 4

Fri 29 May · TT Grandstand · alleventsWrwr Ladies Meet Up At the TT Grandstand

Fri 29 May · 29 May - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Fri 29 May · 29 May - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Sheep Detectives

Fri 29 May · 29 May 2026 · Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManEd Gamble's Comedy Pit Stop

Sat 30 May · Isle of Man · manx radioBalley Cashtal Market

Sat 30 May · Elmcrest Park · alleventsDash and Dine 5k

Sat 30 May · Elmcrest Park · alleventsKites and Bites

Sat 30 May · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMet Opera: El Último Sueño De Frida Y Diego

Sat 30 May · Bench Nightclub · alleventsNeil Cowie's TT Ibiza Dance Party With Alex P & 2funky2

Sat 30 May · Shore Road, Peel, Isle of Man · alleventsPeel Market

Sat 30 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 1

Sun 31 May · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 2

Sun 31 May · TT Grandstand · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Legacy Lap

Sun 31 May · the Terminus Tavern, Douglas · hospice isle of manWilliam Booth - Book Launch

Sun 31 May · 31 May 2026 · ONCHAN RACEWAY, ONCHAN PARK, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW · Visit Isle of ManRamp Jump and Stockcar Racing

2026-06-01 · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Mon 1 Jun · Bench Nightclub · alleventsHendo & Cam Bench Takeover Pt2

Mon 1 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJune Events At the Eac

Mon 1 Jun · North Quay · manx radioNorth Quay Live: TT Music Event

Mon 1 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPort Erin TT Fun Day

Mon 1 Jun · Peel Beach, Im5 1ah Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSpotty Dog With Lizzy and the Bifters, and Reservoir Rodeo

Mon 1 Jun · Queens Promenade · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Beach Race - Douglas

Mon 1 Jun · Manx Museum · manx radioTT Live At the Manx Museum

Mon 1 Jun · Bench Nightclub · alleventsTT Race Week At Bench

Mon 1 Jun · 1 June 2026 · Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NA · Visit Isle of ManTT Douglas Beachcross

Tue 2 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyDavy Knowles & His Band

Tue 2 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manMoney 20/20 2026

Tue 2 Jun · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 3

Wed 3 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsBunka TT 2026

Wed 3 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: the Aspern Papers By Henry James

Wed 3 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyHenning Wehn - Acid Wehn

Wed 3 Jun · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 4

Wed 3 Jun · 03 Jun · Villa Marina Promenade Suite - FREE ENTRY · Villa GaietyThe Totally 80s Band

Thu 4 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsPeel Beach Race

Thu 4 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPeel TT Beachcross

Thu 4 Jun · St James Church · manx radioTT Teas

Thu 4 Jun · 04 Jun · Villa Marina Promenade Suite - FREE ENTRY · Villa GaietyAwesome Party Band

Thu 4 Jun · 4 June 2026 · Peel Promenade, Peel, Peel, IM5 1NA · Visit Isle of ManPeel Beach Race - Cancelled

Thu 4 Jun · 4 June 2026 · Creg Malin, Marine Parade, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1PA · Visit Isle of ManTT Motorcycle Show

Fri 5 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsRoomtour TT 2026

Fri 5 Jun · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 5

Fri 5 Jun · 05 Jun · Prom Suite · Villa GaietyVertigo - IOM U2 Tribute - FREE ENTRY

Sat 6 Jun · the Rovers Return Pub · alleventsManx Punx Presents: Silent Sound Launch Party @ the Rovers

Sat 6 Jun · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 6

Sat 6 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarTT Firework Display - Douglas

Sat 6 Jun · 6 June 2026–13 Sept 2026 · House Of Manannan, Mill Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManTraces

Sun 7 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarHare and Hounds Enduro, West Kimmeragh

Sun 7 Jun · Billown, Castletown · next event iomSouthern 100 — Southern 100

Sun 7 Jun · 07 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyRiverdance 25th Anniversary Show

Sun 7 Jun · 7 June 2026 · West Kimmeragh, Bride, Bride, IM7 4AT · Visit Isle of ManRMCC Post TT Hare & Hounds

Recent FOI requests

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Government contracts in plain English

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Resident pulse

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Three Island Amazon finds

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The Isle of Man TT book

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Isle of Man map book

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Manx language book

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A small Manx fact

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The shape of the day ahead

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