Tynwald approves horse tram scheme

• Minister Tim Crookall said the motion would ensure the scheme was 'finally' delivered.
• Tynwald has voted to approve the return of the horse trams to the Sea Terminal.
• Minister Tim Crookall said the motion would ensure the scheme is ’finally’ delivered.

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The local news that matters this morning

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Manx Radio · Health · 16:19 Public Health to review latest advice around Meningitis B vaccine • JCVI recommends teenagers around 15 should be offered jab. • Public Health Isle of Man says a decision on whether to offer 15 year olds a free vaccine against Meningitis B will be put to a review. • Experts in the UK - the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation - have advised that a routine programme should be introduced for those in, or around, that age group.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:49 Man admits manslaughter of beloved grandad • Tony Miskimmon lived on the Isle of Man for 20 years. • Anthony ’Tony’ Miskimmon, 74, was punched and knocked unconscious on Station Road in Antrim in November 2024 and passed away four days later in hospital Marcus Fleming, 22, of Cedarmount in Antrim, had initially denied a charge of manslaughter but changed his plea to guilty during an appearance before Belfast Crown Court on Tuesday, the BBC reports.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:55 New Justice Secretary appointed to Burnham Cabinet • Alex Norris's responsibilities include overseeing the UK's relationship with the Isle of Man. • UK MP Alex Norris has been appointed to the role responsible for overseeing Britain’s relationship with the Crown Dependencies, including the Isle of Man. • The Nottingham North and Kimberley member has been named as justice secretary in new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet.

Manx Radio · Transport · 06:18 Island's tourism sector going from 'strength to strength' • 350,000+ visitors travel in 2025. • More than 350,000 tourists visited the Island last year with claims that the average spend per head was £789. • Visit Isle of Man has reported a 6.9 percent increase in visitor numbers from 2024.

IoM Today · Politics · 11:52 Almost 50 Isle of Man Government staff who received relocation packages have since left • ’Every effort is always made to recruit from the existing Manx workforce. • Chief Minister Alfred Cannan disclosed the figures in Tynwald this week after Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse asked how many employees who had received relocation support had left within three years of the payment being made. • Mr Cannan said relocation packages were used to attract specialist workers to the island where the required skills could not be sourced locally.

3FM · Health · 06:39 Hospice raised £125k during TT • Hospice Isle of Man has revealed it's had a huge fundraising boost from this year's TT. • The organisation took to social media, saying it had sold festival merchandise through its network of charity shops. • And it says over the two weeks, it raised a whopping £125,000.

IoM Today · Law · 14:47 Police say it was a privilege’ to help deliver King’s historic Isle of Man visit • Members of the public witnessed security measures not commonly seen here. • Tuesday, July 14 marked His Majesty’s first official visit to the Isle of Man as monarch and Lord of Mann, with a programme that included an address to Tynwald, a public walkabout through Douglas, a garden party, a journey on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway to celebrate its 150th anniversary and a trip to Heroes on the Water in Port Soderick.

IoM Today · Island News · 13:45 Element Isle donates £4,000 jewellery to raise funds for Isle of Man charity tombola • Inspired by the Sight Matters logo, the exclusive collection comprises a necklace and matching earrings. • The practical angle is the support available locally, who can access it, and whether the extra training improves help for people at risk.

IoM Today · Culture · 12:40 Isle of Man Arts Council launches £2,000 grants for creative projects • The fund is open to creatives working in all artforms. • Applicants must demonstrate an element of innovation, such as a new creative process, technology or partnership. • Applications should be made under one of three themes.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:00 'The Isle of Man is better than this': Manx Bard condemns Katie Hopkins booking • It is my sincerely held belief that the island is better than this. • It can be better and it should be better.

IoM Today · Weather · 11:20 Onshore windfarm planning application delayed as Manx Utilities says more work needed • Additional environmental, ecological and technical assessment work has been required.

IoM Today · Island News · 10:46 Manx National Heritage sites retain prestigious museum accreditation • This is essential in ensuring that the island’s heritage is protected, accessible and inspiring for current and future generation. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

Manx Radio · Island News · 13:32 CID investigating reports of burglaries in Port Erin • Burglary and attempted burglary reported at weekend. • Police are appealing for help after reports of a burglary, and attempted burglary, in Port Erin at the weekend. • The burglary happened on Shirragh Way at around 4am.

Manx Radio · Politics · 10:27 Juan Watterson elevated to president • He had served as MHK for Rushen since 2006. • Juan Watterson has been elected as the new President of Tynwald. • The Rushen MHK, who had served as speaker since 2016, replaces Laurence Skelly.

Manx Radio · Island News · 14:53 Peel RNLI welcomes new volunteer • The 18-year-old has been a long term supporter of the charity. • Peel Lifeboat Station has welcomed Jordan Davies as an official RNLI volunteer crew member. • The 18-year-old has been a long-time supporter of the charity.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:22 New forum being launched to help bridge the digital divide • Detailed proposals to aid inclusion due by 2030. • A new forum is being established to help bridge the digital divide and ensure everybody on Island has affordable access to technology. • A meeting is being held on Friday (24 July) at The Roundhouse in Braddan.

Manx Radio · Sport · 06:17 Commonwealth Games athletics squad in positive mood ahead of Glasgow • Five competitors - including three debutants - set to be involved. • There’s a positive mood among members of the Isle of Man’s athletics squad heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. • Five athletes will compete in the Scottish city between 27 July and 1 August.

Manx Radio · Business · 06:13 Unexpected tax take boost for government • Up £40.8 million against budget. • Central Government’s summary management accounts for 2025/26 have produced an unexpected bonus for Treasury. • A significantly higher than expected tax take means it’s up £40.8 million against the budget.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:27 No timeline yet for NSC pool tile repairs almost three years after fault identified • Everything that can be done, we are doing. • Education, Sport and Culture Minister Daphne Caine told Tynwald that she was unable to provide a timescale for when repairs would be completed, despite saying she remained hopeful a resolution would be reached in the near future. • The issue was raised again during Tuesday’s final sitting of the current Tynwald administration after Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse asked what progress had been made in the last three months.

3FM · Transport · 12:08 Number of Onchan roads closed this week • A number of roads on an estate in Onchan are closed this week. • The Department of Infrastructure is carrying out work on roads behind Jubilee Park including Maple Avenue, Ashley Avenue, and Poplar Close. • The closures will be place between 6am and 6pm for up to three days until Friday, July 31.

IoM Today · Culture · 13:08 Peel Viking Longboats rescheduled after community effort • The event was postponed at the weekend because of strong winds. • The event, which was postponed at the weekend because of strong winds, will begin at 11am, with organisers thanking volunteers, supporters and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the new date possible. • In a statement, they said: A huge thank you to everyone who has rallied together behind the scenes to reorganise the island’s best day out.

3FM · Politics · 06:52 Survey aims to help government better communicate with youth • The government's inviting young people aged between 16 and 30 to take part in a survey to help it communicate with them better. • It’s to gather feedback on how they get information, engage with government, and would like to be consulted on issues which affect them. • Topics in the survey include awareness of government services, preferred sources of news, and levels of engagement with local politics.

IoM Today · Culture · 15:21 New film released exploring the heart of Niarbyl • This film will be unlike anything else many people will have seen. • The short film, Yn Arbyl,’ by Maeve Callister-Wafer has been released online by Culture Vannin, following its inclusion in the Mind Your Language exhibition’ in the Manx Museum. • Maeve is an artist whose practice revolves around audiovisual composition, soundscapes and film.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:00 Gregg and McCullagh continue fine form in British championship • Gregg now leads the InterMax championship by 127 points. • Situated on the site of the former RAF Fulbeck World War II airfield, the circuit has a number of technical corners, bus-stop chicanes and tight hairpins reward precision, rhythm and consistency. • The event also marked the first fully dry and hot race weekend of this year’s championship.

IoM Today · Culture · 11:31 Charge withdrawn against taxi driver accused of asking for sexual favours in exchange for free travel • Footage from the alleged exchange on June 27 was recorded and shared to social media. • Anyone travelling, commuting or planning around events should check the latest official updates before setting off.

Manx Radio · Transport · 15:24 Appeal for witnesses after Mountain Road RTC involving school bus • Two motorcycles were also involved in the crash on Friday. • Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a crash on the Mountain Road last week. • Two motorcycles and a minibus transporting children to Ramsey Grammar School were involved in the incident at around midday on Friday (17 July).

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What's on: next 7 days

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Today · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. K-pop All Stars Tribute

Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaiety. Katie Hopkins - Free Range

Tomorrow · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. Sophie Ellis-bextor

Tomorrow · 23 July 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit IoM. K-Pop All Stars Tribute

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

Today · Launchpad (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "ai Agents & Automation" - Wed 22 July

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 · 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 · 19 July 2026–30 Aug 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit IoM. Two Train Summer Sundays

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

Today · 22 - 23 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Supergirl

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 · Isle of Man · manx radio. 4th International Summit On Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

Tomorrow · the Draw · allevents. Country Roads At the Draw Summer Concert Series

Tomorrow · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio. Glenfaba Chorale

Tomorrow · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "powerful Prompting, Ai Literacy & Safe Ai Use" - Thurs 23 July

Fri 24 Jul · Onchan Park, Im31hu Onchan, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. All You Can Eat Oriental/asian Night - Bookings Only

Fri 24 Jul · Peel Golf Club Rheast Laneisle of Man, Peel, Im5isle… · the children's centre. Annual Charity Golf Day Sponsored By Investec

Fri 24 Jul · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Buncha Skankers With the Motherfunkers

Fri 24 Jul · the Sidings · allevents. Powerlifting Isle of Man Annual Mhelliah

Fri 24 Jul · 24 - 30 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Minions & Monsters

Fri 24 Jul · 24 Jul - 31 Aug · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Fri 24 Jul · 24 July 2026–25 July 2026 · Peel Sailing & Cruising Club, Shore Road, Peel, Isle… · Visit IoM. Peel Sea Fest

2026-07-25 · Peel & St John's · Moghrey Mie calendar. Yn Chruinnaght festival

Sat 25 Jul · Mad Jack’s · mad jacks & allevents. Bed Before 11: the 90s/00s Rock & Indie Edition

Sat 25 Jul · Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road, Im5 1ax Peel… · allevents. Big Acrylic Pour One Day Workshop: 25th July: Limited Spaces!!!

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