Prolific Tynwald Day petitioner to run for election

• A serial Tynwald Day petitioner has announced his bid for the general election.
• Trevor Cowin, who’s running for Glenfaba and Peel, last stood for office in 2021.
• He’s known for presenting a number of petitions each year on Tynwald Day, campaigning on a range of issues.

Today on the island

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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.

IoM Today · Politics · 14:17 Tynwald asked to approve £2.5m funding for horse tram extension • Long-awaited motion comes as line celebrates its 150th anniversary. • Supporters of horse trams will see this week’s visit by the King as giving a royal seal of approval to plans to restore the line back to the Sea Terminal. • King Charles III took a ride on a newly restored tram car to mark the line’s 150th anniversary.

IoM Today · Politics · 10:49 Prospective House of Keys election candidates must be registered to vote • The deadline for nominees to register as electors is later this month. • The deadline for nominees to register as electors or to update their personal details is Monday, July 27. • Details can be updated online at https://services.gov.im/electoral-register/ Electoral nomination papers, evidence of identification and declaration of relevant interests should be submitted to the deputy returning officer for the relevant constituency between August 19 and 1pm on nomination day on August 26.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:19 Earnings failed to keep pace with inflation from 2024 to 2025 says survey • Latest figures also show a rise in people earning below living wage. • Average weekly earnings for full-time employees in the Isle of Man fell in real terms between 2024 and 2025. • Data from the government’s latest Earnings Survey shows little change over the year, but demonstrates that earnings have not kept pace with inflation.

Manx Radio · Health · 18:16 New role for deemster after unprecedented’ case • Acting deemster has re-joined a firm in Leicester despite stepping down here due to ill health. • The deemster at the heart of an ’unprecedented’ legal case has re-joined his old firm despite ’significant health difficulties’ which deemed him unfit to preside here. • Acting Deemster James Corbett KC resigned from a multi-million-pound insurance case after his health issues, which include a serious fall and a stroke.

3FM · Island News · 16:37 More than 5,500 Manx gambling websites banned by Turkiye • Türkiye says the Isle of Man is a key hub for illegal betting operators who target players in the country. • In a new report, the nation’s General Directorate of the National Lottery Administration said illegal gambling operations are controlled entirely by organised crime groups. • And it added so far the country had blocked 5,745 gambling websites linked to the Isle of Man.

Manx Radio · Health · 12:51 Family Action takes over children's care services on Island • St Christopher's opted not to retender contract after over 20 years' service. • Children’s care services on the Isle of Man will now be overseen by charity Family Action. • It’s after previous provider St Christopher’s opted not to retender for the contract.

Manx Radio · Law · 06:19 International cybercrime investigation to feature at financial crime conference • US Treasury to visit Island to discuss transnational crime empire. • One of the biggest ever operations targeting international cybercriminal networks will be showcased at the 2026 Countering Financial Crime Conference in August. • Officers from the United States Treasury will provide an insight into the investigation that led to sweeping sanctions being imposed on members of a transnational criminal empire.

3FM · Island News · 12:37 Campsite bans fires and barbecues over safety concerns • A campsite in the west of the Island has banned fires and barbecues for safety reasons. • Glen Wyllin Campsite on Shore Road in Kirk Michael took to Facebook to make the announcement. • It says the spell of hot, dry weather has left grass and undergrowth very dry and flammable - the government says the current risk of wildfires is very high.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:18 Isle of Man Post Office urges dog owners take help protect delivery staff • Dog owners are being asked to take simple steps when answering the door. • During Dog Awareness Week, the organisation has outlined a few steps to protect posties from potential attacks and builds on from a similar plea last year. • A spokesperson for the organisation said: Thank you for helping reduce dog-related incidents last year.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:55 Future of MDC is to be reviewed amid concerns over viability of brownfield regeneration • Construction costs in the Isle of Man are now comparable with Outer London. • It comes as a report reveals that spiralling construction costs, labour shortages and structural market challenges are having a significant and systemic impact’ on the viability of brownfield regeneration in the island. • Policy options on the future of the MDC and government intervention are being drawn up for consideration by the next administration.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:51 Superb silver for Isle of Man athlete at English Schools champs • Only a handful of athletes from the island have ever won a medal at the event. • This is without doubt one of the finest performances achieved by a local athlete at these championships, where the standard is absolutely sky high. • Taylor ran even faster than he did in winning his heat in the morning when he was the fastest of all the 23 athletes in the event - for an athlete from the Isle of Man to medal at such a prestigious event is absolutely fantastic.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:19 Isle of Man tennis ace gearing up for US Open qualifying • The 31-year-old reached the main draw at Wimbledon for the third year in a row recently.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:36 Walker battles through first half of Tour de France debut • Isle of Man cyclist Max Walker is still going strong during his grand tour debut at the Tour de France.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:51 Isle of Man charity to host Winter Olympian at the Gaiety • The event is part of Isle of Pride Week. • An Evening with Bruce Mouat’ will take place at the Villa Gaiety on Sunday, July 25. • The invitation followed widespread interest in Mouat during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, where the BBC featured his journey as an openly gay elite athlete and the role he has played in promoting inclusion within sport.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:40 Special souvenir edition of the Manx Independent celebrates historic royal visit • Readers can relive every moment of the whistle-stop visit. • Priced at £2.40, the commemorative edition looks back at Tuesday’s royal visit, when His Majesty made his first official trip to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann. • Packed with stunning professional photography and comprehensive 10 pages of coverage from Media Isle of Man’s reporting team, the special edition captures the atmosphere of a day that saw thousands of people line the streets of Douglas to welcome the King.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:07 University College Isle of Man seeks public input on adult learning • These surveys are an important next step in making sure we are offering the right courses.

Manx Radio · Island News · 16:46 "Currently no plans" to convert pub despite change of use application, says H&B • Statement issued as permission sought to turn The Haven into Subway and Spar. • Brewery and pub chain operator Heron and Brearley says there are currently no plans to convert The Haven pub in Port Erin. • That’s despite a change of use application being submitted by Mannin Retail to create a Subway and Spar shop on the site.

Manx Radio · Culture · 17:23 Miss Universe Great Britain crown a 'dream' • Angela Aumonier won the beauty pageant last weekend. • Becoming Miss Universe Great Britain is a ’dream come true. • That’s from Angela Aumonier, who was crowned in the beauty pageant over the weekend (Saturday, 11 July).

IoM Today · Island News · 20:28 Bar ready to rock as first charity night celebrates Lucas Looky’ Martin’s legacy • Lucas sadly died aged 21 in September 2023 after contracting meningitis. • The event will see island band Spotty Dog perform live at Looky’s Bar from 9pm, with a night of 1960s and 1970s rock and blues, cold drinks and plenty of atmosphere promised. • The charity night is being held in memory of Brett’s son, Lucas Looky’ Martin, who sadly died aged 21 in September 2023 after contracting meningitis.

Manx Radio · Island News · 12:30 Cafe sold to new owners • Fork It opened in December 2023. • The owners of a Douglas cafe have announced its closure ahead of the business being sold. • Fork It, on Victoria Street, will reopen after renovation work.

Manx Radio · Island News · 12:51 Avoid orange coloured seawater • DEFA warns against swimming in discoloured patches caused by marine plankton. • The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is advising people to avoid swimming in orange coloured sea-water. • The discolouration is caused by marine plankton called Noctiluca scintillans found by Manx coastlines during the summer months.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:24 'All sorts of possibilities' as future of MDC to be reviewed • Report to consider future function of arms-length company as construction costs soar. • The future function and role of the Manx Development Corporation is to be placed under review. • It follows the publication of a report which looked at the viability of brownfield regeneration schemes.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:16 New food standards rating scheme launched • Inspections to be carried out by UK inspectors. • Diners will soon have access to information about food hygiene standards at Island eateries as part of a new government initiative. • The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture’s Food Hygiene Scheme will see more than 300 cafés, restaurants, takeaways and pubs inspected from early 2027.

3FM · Island News · 15:22 Ramsey park keeps its Green Flag status • Ramsey's flagship park has won prestigious Green Flag status. • The awards are given to recognise and reward well-managed parks and green spaces around the world. • Now, it’s been revealed Mooragh Park has been given an award this year - it first won one in 2019.

3FM · Politics · 13:57 Commissioners want DOI to tackle governor's unruly bush • Onchan commissioners say they'll ask the government to do something about the governor's unkempt bush. • At its last meeting, chair Anthony Allen told the local authority the Government House hedge on Governors Road is starting to block the footpath. • The meeting heard the board has contacted the Department of Infrastructure about the problem each year instead of the job being done proactively.

3FM · Island News · 12:58 Vandalism at historic site's gardens • There's been an incident of vandalism at a historic site in the South. • A concerned resident posted to Facebook showing damage to the Speaker’s Garden at Castle Rushen in Castletown. • Some of the wooden barriers around the flower beds have been broken.

3FM · Island News · 11:36 KWC applies for registered building consent over nursery move • King Williams college has applied for registered building consent as it relocates the Buchan School's nursery to its main building. • The college, in Castletown, has applied to make changes to its medical centre to make room for the extra youngsters. • In its application it says it would create a new door and corridor but wouldn’t need to change the building’s exterior.

3FM · Island News · 11:34 Seaside bar in Peel opens next weekend • A summer bar in Peel has announced its opening date this year. • Meta Lounge, on Marine Parade, has been given planning permission to open for the next three years. • On Facebook, the bar says it’ll throw open its doors for the first time this year on Friday, July 24 from 5.30pm.

3FM · Island News · 07:04 Local authority looking for TT campsite operator • Braddan commissioners are looking for someone to run a TT campsite at the Roundhouse. • The local authority says the festival accommodation on the district’s village green would run from before TT until the week after the TT Festival. • And the board says the successful contractor would run the site each year until 2033.

IoM Today · Culture · 15:41 Exhibition celebrates Rushen's tourism heyday at Heritage Centre • It brings back wonderful memories of happy days when the sun seemed to be always shining.

IoM Today · Weather · 12:45 Dry and sunny weather set to continue • Temperatures will begin returning to average towards the end of next week. • Forecasters at Ronaldsway Met Office say there will be varying amounts of cloud but still with plenty of bright or sunny spells. • Saturday will see a bit more cloud than of late, but still with sunny spells.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:58 Onchan Commissioners says Department of Infrastructure neglecting’ weed killing duties • The local authority believes two village roads have been left unattended. • The local authority claims the DoI should be carrying out the service on Main Road and Governor’s Road – however it believes these have been neglected. • It says it carries out weed killing on the other roads in the village, but clerk Ross Phillips said he had received some complaints about the service.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:46 Young authors and artists invited to bring magical stories to life • The competition gives young people aged six to 13 the chance to see their work published.

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What's on: next 7 days

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Today · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. Definitely Oasis - the World's Leading Oasis Tribute Band

Today · 17 - 18 Jul · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety. Come From Away

Tomorrow · Villa Marina Royal Hall · allevents. Definitely Oasis At the Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man

Today · St Andrew's Church · manx radio. Creative Journeys

Today · Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre · manx radio & peel online. Glen Maye Flower Festival 2026 Celebrating 150 Years of the Current Glen Maye Chapel.

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Isle of Man Hill Rally

Today · King William’s College, King’s Court Theatre · manx radio & hospice…. King's Men Choir In Concert

Today · Laxey Working Mens Institute · allevents. Martin Simpson Live At the Institute, Laxey

Today · 1 Market Square, Castletown · manx radio & manx…. Meet the Maker - 1 Market Square

Today · South Douglas Old Friends Association · allevents. The Big Summer Quiz Night

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 June 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Curraghs Wildlife Park, Main Road, Ballaugh, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Orchid Line Miniature Railway Running Day

Today · 17 - 23 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Supergirl

Today · 17 Jul - 31 Aug · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Today · 17 July 2026 · King William's College, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM. King's Men Choir, Cambridge

Today · 17 July 2026 · 1 Market Square, Isle of Man, Castletown, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM. Meet the Maker – 1 Market Square

Today · 17 July 2026–19 July 2026 · Ballacloan Stadium, North Shore Road, Ramsey, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Summer Festival of Football

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5… · Visit IoM. Vintage Motorcycles On Display

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

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of… · Visit IoM. Isle of Man Railways Dining Car

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

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

Today · 8 July 2026–26 Aug 2026 · Villa Arcade, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM. Wurlitzer Organ Concerts

Tomorrow · Artreach Studios · allevents. ★ Wild, Big & Wonderful Contemporary Acrylic Painting: Starts 28th February

Tomorrow · Olc - Ardwhallan · allevents. 2026 League and Shl Presentaions

Tomorrow · Peel Centenary Centre · centenary centre & iom…. An Evening of Deep Roots Blues With Grant Dermody & Adam Franklin

Tomorrow · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centre. But First Promotions: Ed Harcourt

Tomorrow · the Roundhouse, Braddan · allevents. Isle Dance

Tomorrow · South Douglas Old Friends Association · allevents. Night of Queens

Tomorrow · Best Western Palace Hotel and Casino · manx radio. Panini 2026 World Cup Sticker Swap Shop

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