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May 2, 2026

Resent: Corrected edition — Tynwald motion seeks review of current law and practice covering fixed penalty parking fines

Moghrey Mie — Saturday, 2 May 2026

Corrected edition: cleaner layout, fixed image rendering, and a tighter 8-story briefing.
Vol I · No 852
06:00 BST · 4 min
A daily morning briefing for Ellan Vannin

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The Isle of Man morning briefing·across the Isle of Man
Saturday 2 May 2026 Jesarn, yn 2oo Boaldyn Issue 852 · Moghrey mie, friends. Here's what's shaping the Island this Saturday.
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Correction · replacement send

Corrected edition

The earlier edition had image-rendering and layout problems in some inboxes. This corrected version removes the blank image boxes, trims the briefing to the important items, and keeps the advert checkout working cleanly.

Welcome · kettle on
Moghrey Mie · welcome
Welcome · kettle on

Moghrey mie 👋

Moghrey mie, you lovely lot. Kettle on, toast rescued from the smoke alarm, and here’s the Island before the group chats get dramatic.

Lead Story
Moghrey Mie · lead
Lead Story

Tynwald motion seeks review of current law and practice covering fixed penalty parking fines

It has been claimed serial offenders have racked up big fines

It has been claimed serial offenders have racked up big fines A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Tynwald motion seeks review of current law and practice covering fixed penalty parking fines”.

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Almanac · Daily readings
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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Overcast, 10°C (49°F), wind 10 mph

Douglas
10°C
Overcast · High 12° · Low 9°
Wind
10mph
Moderate
High Tide
07:52
2m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 1
Not visible
Around the Island · 8 stories
Moghrey Mie · stories
Around the Island · 8 stories

The local news that matters this morning

A tight, deduplicated briefing from the 05:00–05:00 news window. Story titles link straight to the original report.

3FM · Politics13:24

Government agencies 'failed to meet aims' since 2017

A report by a Tynwald committee says Department for Enterprise agencies have failed to meet any of their aims since they were set up almost ten years ago. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “Government agencies 'failed to meet aims' since 2017”.

Manx Radio · Transport06:18

Businesses feel strain from 25 percent increase in Steam Packet freight fuel surcharge

Chamber calls for government intervention as freight costs rise across the Island A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Businesses feel strain from 25 percent increase in Steam Packet freight fuel surcharge”.

Manx Radio · Politics06:20

Former infrastructure minister says 'massive' amount of misinformation about clause five

Michelle Haywood believes it won't be brought back before Tynwald A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Former infrastructure minister says 'massive' amount of misinformation about clause five”.

IoM Today · Transport19:34

Emergency services called to multiple vehicle crash

Occupants evacuated from their vehicles before fire crews arrived A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Emergency services called to multiple vehicle crash”.

3FM · Energy12:00

Garage cuts the price of diesel

A filling station chain says it's dropped the price of diesel today - although it admits prices are still higher than it would like. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “Garage cuts the price of diesel”.

IoM Today · Health17:08

Former Isle of Man TT competitor died from brain injury after falling from bike

He passed away in hospital eight days after the incident A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Former Isle of Man TT competitor died from brain injury after falling from bike”.

Manx Radio · Culture06:19

Oie Voaldyn 'has never been more sustainable'

Fire festival using biofuel and offsetting carbon footprint A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Oie Voaldyn 'has never been more sustainable'”.

Manx Radio · Politics12:49

Chief Minister holds talks with Commonwealth Jewish Council

The organisation helps Jewish communities to enhance their lives, safety and respect A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Chief Minister holds talks with Commonwealth Jewish Council”.

Island Utility · Practical note
Moghrey Mie · utility
Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Overcast; 10°C this morning; high 12°C / low 9°C; winds around 10 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

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Tide Table · Today
Moghrey Mie · tides
Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

Live tide API unavailable; using the latest cached Douglas tide table. Times shown local to the Isle of Man.

01:54
▼ Low
-1.6m
07:52
▲ High
2m
14:39
▼ Low
-2.2m
20:42
▲ High
1.8m
Travel Board · Live
Moghrey Mie · travel
Travel Board · Live

Sailings & Flights

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

Steam PacketDouglas sailings
Timetables →
Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway)IOM · live boards
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Bus VanninIsland-wide services
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What's On · 8 items
Moghrey Mie · events
What's On · 8 items

What's on: weekend planner

A short weekend planner plus notable Island events coming up during the week. Check times and tickets before setting off.

TodayDouglas Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man

🦖 T-fest 2026: the Return of the Jurassic Sprint🦖

Kids · 🦖 T-Fest 2026: The Return of the Jurassic Sprint🦖 🦖 T-Fest 2026: The Return of the Jurassic Sprint 🦖 📅 Saturday 2nd May 2026 (Contingency Monday 4th May 2026) 🕐 2pm – 6pm (Race time to be announced) 📍 Douglas, Isl

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TodaySilverdale Glen

Bat Walk At Silverdale Glen

Workshops & Learning · An introductory talk about bats followed by a walk around Silverdale Glen where we hope you will see and, with the aid of a bat detector, hear bats. The event will last around 2 hours. Please wear sensible shoes as some

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TodayIsle of Man

Breast Cancer Now Isle of Man , Handbags and Jewellery Sale

Charity & Fundraising · Sale of handbags and jewellery , raffle and cake stall Refreshments provided Port ST Mary town hall May 2nd 10-12

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Todaythe Green Centre, Market Street, Douglas

Friends of the Earth – Garden Tips For Drought and Flooding

Workshops & Learning · With more frequent very dry or very wet times throughout the year, having a garden adapted to withstand those extremes can help make all the difference in maintaining a healthy space where you want to spend time and conn

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TodayOutside Ramsey Swimming Pool, Ramsey

Fully Alive River Kayak Adventure

Fully Alive River Kayak Adventure 🛶 Get out this Spring and escape into this beautiful, wild and sheltered Sulby River to connect to the elements and have an adventure. 🌳 We jump into our very stable glass bottom sit o

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TodayGlen Maye Chapel & Community Centre

Glen Maye Craft Market With Bacon Baps

Things to Do · Glen Maye Chapel’s Craft Market with Bacon Baps Saturday 2nd May 11am - 4pm At Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre Homemade Produce & Handicrafts by Local Artists. Crafts, Gifts, Knitwear, Jewellery, Artwork etc FREE ENT

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Todaythe Curraghs Wildlife Park

Isle of Man Invertebrate Group – Wetland Wonders

Workshops & Learning · The Manx Wildlife Trust’s Invertebrate Group are joining forces with Curraghs Wildlife Park to help raise awareness of EAZA’s Wetlands for life Campaign, which is running this year (European Association of Zoos and Aquar

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TodayDouglas Promenadeisle of Man, Douglas, Im1isle of Man

Jurassic Sprint - T-rex Thunder Run

Kids,Family · SPARK FESTIVAL is back on 5th July MEGA CHRISTMAS event guide Advertise with Kids on the Rock MEGA EASTER event guide Please take a half term survey WIN tickets with this VillaGaiety competition! Check out the best route

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Daily Poll · Buttondown Survey
Moghrey Mie · poll
Daily Poll · Buttondown Survey

The morning question

Buttondown survey
Which public-interest coverage matters most to you today?

Which public-interest coverage matters most to you today?

  • Government accountability and decisions
  • How policy changes affect daily life
  • Plain-English explainers on official updates

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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
Moghrey Mie · word
Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
Laa
/LAY/ · Day
In a sentence Laa mie — Good day
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day
Moghrey Mie · proverb
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Cha stamp rieau cass ny kirree er famman."
"A sheep's foot never stamped on its own tail." — People rarely harm their own interests knowingly.
Did You Know · Manx trivia
Moghrey Mie · dyk
Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

The Calf of Man is home to thousands of breeding Manx shearwaters — the seabird that gave its name to a worldwide species.

This Day in Manx History
Moghrey Mie · history
This Day in Manx History

On or near 2 May · Through the years

2 May
Laa Boaldyn (May Day) — Crosh cuirn (rowan crosses) placed above doors against bad luck.
Today · Outlook
Moghrey Mie · outlook
Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Overcast, 10°C (49°F), wind 10 mph. Wind 10 mph. Highs of 12°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

Slane lhiat Until tomorrow morning — moghrey mie eu.
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