Ramsey Minor Injuries Unit to reopen next week

Manx Care says urgent treatment and diagnostic support will return to Ramsey Cottage Hospital. Manx Care says the Minor Injury and Illness Unit at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital will reopen on Monday (18 May). On-site X-ray services will also resume at the facility.

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Manx Radio · Politics06:28 Isle Stand Up to Suicide delivers QPR training for 20 residents Suicide Prevention Strategy to be laid before Tynwald. This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week and a charity on the Island has marked it by delivering suicide prevention training. Last night (13 May) 20 volunteers were taught QPR - Q uestion, P ersuade and R efer - training.

IoM Today · Politics12:29 Tynwald petitioners advised to seek guidance early The Clerk of Tynwald is offering free advice for those wishing to present Petitions of Redress on Tynwald Day. For readers, the useful next step is to open the original report for the full detail, timing and any follow-up action that affects residents or businesses.

IoM Today · Island News11:09 Isle of Man Creamery investigates milk carton cap complaints We are taking this matter seriously. The creamery confirmed it is working alongside carton supplier Tetra Pak to identify the cause of the issue after a number of customers reported problems with the lids on social media. In a statement, the company apologised to customers and said it was taking the matter seriously.

Manx Radio · Health17:00 Teresa Cope 'an extraordinarily dedicated public servant' who wasn't pushed out of job, says Manx Care chair Wendy Reid discusses circumstances around CEO's departure. The chair of the board of Manx Care has been praising the health body’s outgoing CEO, Teresa Cope. It was announced this week that Ms Cope will leave her role this summer, ahead of taking up new opportunities in the autumn.

Manx Radio · Health06:30 Clinicians call for 'turning point' after Manx Care CEO steps down Medical Staff Committee says Cope's departure should lead to clinician-led system. Medical staff at Noble’s Hospital say the departure of Manx Care’s chief executive should mark a necessary turning point’ for healthcare governance on the Island. The Medical Staff Committee has thanked Teresa Cope for her work over the past five years and wished her well for the future.

IoM Today · Health16:24 Hospital's minor injuries unit to reopen in time for Isle of Man TT Meanwhile, figures show a much higher spending on the facility in the last year. On-site X-ray services will also resume as Manx Care hailed the move as an important step in restoring services to the north of the Isle of Man. In a statement, it said: This marks an important step in restoring services to the north of the island, enabling patients to access urgent care and diagnostic support closer to home.

Manx Radio · Health16:00 Young farmer hopes to shine light on mental health Thomase Cleator says isolation can have a big impact, especially amid ongoing industry challenges. A young farmer on the Isle of Man is hoping to help shine a light on the things that can affect the mental health of farmers here. Thomase Cleator has single-handedly run a sheep farm in the north of the Island for the past four years.

3FM · Island News17:25 Strang Stores applies for extension permission One of the Island's best known breakfast bap shops could be getting an upgrade. Strang Stores on Ballaoates Road has applied for permission to build a single-storey extension. The business says it’s outgrown the former smithy building it’s based in, and is running out of retail space.

3FM · Politics13:22 MHK to query regulation for funeral directors Do the Island's funeral directors need to be regulated? That’s the question from Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson, who’ll raise the question in Tynwald next week. When the court sits, he’ll ask Office of Fair Trading chair Tim Glover if the body has investigated the possible regulation of Island businesses.

3FM · Island News08:35 Douglas gets cruise ship visit this lunchtime Hundreds of cruise passengers will be visiting the Island's capital today. Le Lyrial, operated by Compagnie du Ponant, is due to arrive in Douglas harbour at 12.30pm. She carries up to 264 passengers as well as 139 crew members.

3FM · Culture07:35 Just over 1,000 youngsters have English as second language, says minister A total of 1,060 students in Manx schools are recorded as having English as a second language. That’s according to Education Minister Daphne Caine, who gave figures from December after a question in the House of Keys this week from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse. He wanted to know how many children in the Island’s schools who recently arrived on the Island hadn’t achieved basic English skills.

3FM · Transport07:15 TT work means temporary traffic lights at Ballacraine There'll be temporary traffic lights at a busy junction in the west of the Island today. The Department of Infrastructure says they’ll be on the TT course at the Ballacraine junction in St Johns. Contractors are putting up banners for this year’s TT.

IoM Today · Sport16:18 Isle of Man TT 2026: Meet the man in charge of turning 37 miles of road into a racetrack He spent years racing the course before taking up an important role behind the scenes. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

IoM Today · Sport14:00 GF doubles up in the Pre-65 and Scottish Six Days Trial Fellow Manxie Juan Knight completed the full Scottish Six Days Trial for a 22nd time. For readers, the useful next step is to open the original report for the full detail, timing and any follow-up action that affects residents or businesses.

IoM Today · Island News13:10 Isle of Man TT 2026: Ten of the best places on the course to watch the races There’s no other event in the world quite like it! The Isle of Man TT 2026 is now upon us. And if you’re visiting the island for the first time this year, you might be wondering where the best place in the island to watch the action is.

IoM Today · Weather12:22 More frontline workers to receive suicide prevention training on the Isle of Man Our aim is to ensure that key groups in our community feel confident in spotting the signs. Check the latest timings before travelling, especially where weather, venues or organisers may change plans at short notice.

IoM Today · Culture12:00 List of gigs, live music and events across the Isle of Man this week The latest gig guide. - Saddleoke with Ray Sloane at The Saddle, Douglas. - Ramsey Folk Club singaround at the Buffs (R.A.O.B) Club, Derby Road, Ramsey, 8pm to 11pm. - Jamie’s Cheesey Disco at the Union, Castletown. - Granty at the Front Porch, Douglas. - Silo album release party at Mad Jack’s, Douglas, 7pm. - Dickie Kelly at the Whitehouse, Peel, 7.30pm. - Albertoke with Ray Sloane at The Albert, Douglas. - ​Karaoke and Disco at The Central, Ramsey, 8pm. - Traditional music session at The Mitre, Ramsey, 8.30pm.…

IoM Today · Politics10:29 Isle of Man Government launches consultation on charity regulatory framework The consultation is open until June 21. The consultation follows recommendations made by the Post-Legislative Scrutiny Committee, which examined how the legislation has been functioning in practice since its introduction. A spokesperson from the government commented: Charities play an important role in island life, supporting communities locally and internationally.

Manx Radio · Business18:00 Local pharmacist believes gap to GP's is "narrowing" However, he says in-store professionals won’t replace a doctor. A local pharmacist says the gap between high-street professionals and GPs is narrowing. Nick Kaye, from Kingsley Muti, says pharmacists are now routinely offering services - including prescriptions for antibiotics and pain relief - that fall within their "clinical competence." The shift is set to accelerate this year, as pharmacy graduates will now qualify as independent prescribers immediately upon entering the field, removing previous requirements…

Manx Radio · Business06:19 Survey aims to identify spending, shopping and consumer behaviour trends Feedback will inform Local Economy Strategy. People are being urged to have their say on the Isle of Man’s retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. Business Isle of Man has launched the 2026 City and Town Centre Survey.

Manx Radio · Island News06:29 'Last resort' to charge people for inadvertently starting fires Fire service warning after recent wildfires. Firefighters are warning people that people who inadvertently start fires on the Island could be required to carry the cost of dealing with the incident. The warning comes from the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service after a number of gorse fires and ahead of the upcoming TT period.

Manx Radio · Island News06:29 Mayor of Douglas to use second term to support 'social infrastructure' across city Councillor Steven Crellin has been re-elected to the position. The newly re-elected mayor of Douglas says he will be using his second term to support improvements to ’social infrastructure’ across the capital. Councillor Steven Crellin wants to ensure play areas and green spaces across the city are of good quality.

Manx Radio · Transport06:23 Summerhill Road closed following collision Incident happened in the early hours of this morning. Update at 6:50am: Police say the road has now reopened. The emergency services are currently dealing with a collision on Summerhill Road in Douglas.

3FM · Island News15:25 Midnight closing for new Indian restaurant in Castletown? Castletown could be getting a late-night Indian restaurant. A planning application’s been submitted for the former Victoria Grill on Malew Street. Kevin Graham of Onchan has applied to change the opening hours from 9pm each night until midnight.

3FM · Island News14:00 Superdrug to open beauty salon in summer Superdrug in Douglas has unveiled a range of new services - including nails and lashes. The Strand Street store, which is undergoing a huge expansion, announced the news on Facebook earlier. It says it’ll be opening a beauty studio later this year, and showed price lists for manicure, pedicure and other planned services.

3FM · Transport12:25 Road closures announced for Sprintfest - but no Ramsey Sprint again? A series of road closures have been announced for this year's Ramsey Sprintfest, but it looks as though there'll be no Ramsey Sprint for the second year running. Last year, organisers Straightliners didn’t host the 1/8 mile event on Mooragh Promenade - and this year there’s no TT event listed on its website. Sprintfest will see parts of East Quay and West Quay as well as Market Place close between 6pm and midnight from Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1.

3FM · Island News12:05 TT 2026 funfair deals close tomorrow It's the last day to get cheap tickets to this year's TT funfair. The regular attraction will open for the first time this TT on Thursday, May 29 and shut for the last time on Sunday, June 7. The traditional entertainment and rides on Douglas Promenade says it’ll feature a new ride this year.

3FM · Politics09:54 Government has more than 26,000 email addresses The Cabinet Office says there are currently more than 26,500 government email addresses in use. A Freedom of Information request asked how many email accounts there are under the gov.im domain name. In its response, the office said there are 26,684 objects using the addresses.

3FM · Island News08:55 Ramsey getting community hub for struggling pet owners A new community hub to help pet owners struggling with costs will open this weekend. Lilly Moore will officially open this Sunday, May 17 at 2pm. The facility on St Paul’s Square in Ramsey will sell clothing and other items to raise money towards vet fees and food for families who are struggling with the cost of living.

3FM · Island News08:15 TT can go ahead this year - now Klaus is at Gruseleck! The countdown to TT can officially begin - after one of its best-known fans arrived at his usual camping spot! Klaus Krumpl has landed at the Gruseleck from Duisberg in Germany, 46 years after he first came to the TT and set up camp at the spot in Maughold. His camp on the coast road at the corner of Ballaragh Road near Dhoon Glen makes him one of the festival’s best-known visitors.

3FM · Law07:05 Police issue plea after drone user buzzes cattle Police are asking drone pilots to be more thoughtful after an incident on farmland. Officers say they were alerted after a drone was used to buzz a herd of cattle, panicking them into fleeing. They say not only did that place the animals at risk, but it could have led to serious consequences for anyone on the land at the time.

IoM Today · Sport16:02 Will Draper's heroics seal triumph at Challenge Salou in Spain His finishing time of 3 hours 36 minutes and 11 seconds was a new personal best. Draper produced a dominant performance to win the middle distance event that featured 1.9 kilometres of swimming, a 90km cycle and a 21km run. The 26 year old, who finished 13th at the recent Ironman Valencia, exited the swim in 15th place, around a minute behind the leaders but during a superb bike leg he stormed the field and established a lead of more than two minutes.

IoM Today · Sport13:34 Back-to-back medals for Ontoy in prestigious events They were some of the largest poomsae competitions ever held in Britain. Marking the first G-Class poomsae championship on British soil, the events drew record crowds of elite athletes- more than 550 competitors on Saturday and 548 on Sunday - making it one of the largest poomsae competitions ever held in Britain. Ontoy competed in both tournaments in the under-30 male individual and team categories.

IoM Today · Culture11:40 New sponsor for Viking Longboat races The 62nd edition of the races will take place in July. The Peel Viking Longboat Races will this year be sponsored by Douglas-based cyber security and technology firm RIELA. The 62nd edition of the races will take place on Saturday, July 18.

IoM Today · Politics10:38 Path near Port St Mary's Chapel Beach reopens after additional repairs We would like to thank the Minister for delivering on a promise. The pathway - located roughly halfway along the upper promenade between Port St Mary Town Hall and the Bay Queen Hotel - was initially closed because of safety concerns and repairs were subsequently carried out to the handrails. Instructions were issued for the steps and path to reopen, but a later inspection determined that the footpath remained unsafe, leading to it being closed again by the local authority’s clerk.

3FM · Culture07:56 TT schedule changes forces cafe to close for entire festival A business in the northwest of the Island says schedule changes for this year's TT means it'll have to shut during the whole race festival. The Dovecote Tea Room on Main Road in Kirk Michael took to Facebook to make the announcement. It says in previous years it tried to open when it could during practice week - but this year’s schedule makes that impossible.

IoM Today · Business16:33 Isle of Man firm receives internationally recognised certificates for its information handling While technical in nature, both standards are widely used as international benchmarks for well-run, responsible businesses. For readers, the useful next step is to open the original report for the full detail, timing and any follow-up action that affects residents or businesses.

IoM Today · Transport13:14 Isle of Man TT 2026: Meet the race champion turned bus driver and one of the paddock's most famous faces I just want everyone to come back safe, then I can fall back asleep driving a bus around the TT Course!’. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

IoM Today · Business13:21 Shop unveils plans to expand with extension bid The business was struggling before the current owner took it over 15 years ago, and he has since built it up through hard work. For readers, the useful next step is to open the original report for the full detail, timing and any follow-up action that affects residents or businesses.

IoM Today · Business10:41 Go ahead given for busy Spar shop extension plans Planners say the plans for the Anagh Coar store will improve the area. Mannin Retail Ltd operates the Spar at the estate in South Douglas and submitted a planning application in September last year to extend the front entrance and also at the side to provide more storage space and facilities for staff. The applicant said the move was necessary because of the popularity of the local shop.

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What's on: next 14 days

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Today · Peel Cathedral2026 Gala Dinner | Platinum Anniversary

Today · Isle of ManCoffee Morning

Today · Launchpad (hillary House)Learnai: "vibe Coding: Ideas Into Ai-built Prototypes" - Fri 15 May

Today · Isle of ManRoyal Stitches

Today · St Mary of the Islethe Tallis Consort: Music of the Spheres (at St Mary's Co-cathedral, Douglas)

Today · 09 - 15 May · Villa Marina ArcadeFollican - University College Isle of Man Exhibition

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RFIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 14 Feb 2026–17 May 2026 · House Of Manannan, Mill Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TAArt Adventures For Beginners

Today · 15 - 16 May · Gaiety TheatreLegally Blonde - the Musical

Today · 15 May - 29 Jun · Dragons CastlePop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Today · 15 May 2026 · Peel Centenary Centre, 22 Atholl St,, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1HHAmericana Double Bill With the Jesse Janes Band & Joe Martin

Today · 15 May 2026–17 May 2026 · Isle of Man Motor Museum, Jurby, Jurby, IM7 3BZPorsche GB 25th Anniversary Manx Tour

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

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HAFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HASteam Teas

Tomorrow · Mad Jack’sBed Before 11 Presents… N-trance (headline Dj Set)

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