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IoM Today · Politics · 13:36 Tynwald Day 2026 LIVE: Updates as the Isle of Man celebrates its national day • It’s a beautiful day for it! • Proceedings are now underway in St John’s as thousands gather to celebrate Tynwald Day, the Isle of Man’s national day and one of the most important dates in the Manx calendar. • The annual ceremony sees Tynwald Court meet in the open air at Tynwald Hill, where laws passed over the last parliamentary year are formally proclaimed in both English and Manx.

Manx Radio · Politics · 12:40 Seven acts promulgated in final Tynwald Day ceremony before election • Campaigners present petitions for redress of grievance in St John's. • The final Tynwald Day ceremony of this administration has taken place in St John’s. • Seven acts were promulgated, marking the final stage of the legislative process for those laws.

IoM Today · Politics · 09:00 Election 2026: Isle of Man candidates urged to sign 'Pride Pledge' • ’We want to move forward in a realistic manner, but we need to see real change. • Explaining the initiative, the organisation said the pledge is intended as ’a signpost’ for LGBTQ+ voters when deciding which candidate to support, helping them identify those willing to publicly support the community during difficult conversations.

IoM Today · Health · 06:00 Health governance overhaul enters next phase • The report looks to strengthen and simplify’ links between DHSC and Manx Care. • The update details progress made since Tynwald members unanimously backed the department’s recommendation to pursue option three of the Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA) governance review in February 2026. • According to the report, a detailed draft implementation plan has been developed as part of the next phase of the governance changes.

Manx Radio · Politics · 07:04 Sixth candidate declares for Rushen • Mark Kemp to stand in September's General Election. • A sixth candidate has announced their plans to stand in Rushen in September’s General Election. • Mark Kemp says the Isle of Man ’needs new blood in the Keys’ and that he aims to help ’reclaim our Island.

IoM Today · Island News · 16:58 Last-minute pay deal ends threat of doctors' strike in Isle of Man • I hope that this can put us back on the right path. • This is despite only last week voting overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action. • In a dramatic last-minute turnaround, members of the British Medical Association (BMA) voted to accept an improved offer from Manx Care after it was tabled in the closing days of a strike ballot.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:44 Sharp rise in data breaches on Island, says Information Commissioner's Office • Around 31,600 people thought to have been affected in 2025/26 year. • There’s been a sharp rise in data breaches and complaints on the Island, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office. • It’s just published its annual report for 2025/26.

Manx Radio · Island News · 12:13 Full legal protection granted to the common thresher shark • They are found in Manx waters during the summer months. • The Isle of Man Government has granted full legal protection to the common thresher shark, making it an offence to deliberately catch, harm or kill the species in Manx waters. • It comes after they were added to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife Act 1990 following inclusion on Appendix I of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) in March 2026, an international treaty that protects migratory wildlife and their habitats across the globe.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:41 Isle of Man cyclist makes Tour de France debut • My first Tour de France stage felt pretty good!’. • Following in the footsteps of 35-time stage winner Sir Mark Cavendish and Olympic champion Peter Kennaugh, the 24-year-old made his Grand Tour debut at Le Tour for EF Education-EasyPost. • This year’s edition of the prestigious three-week race held its grand depart in Barcelona, before heading across the border into France during Monday’s third stage.

IoM Today · Sport · 14:32 Isle of Man tennis ace teams up with childhood friend in Wimbledon mixed doubles • We’ve known each other since we literally picked up a tennis racket at seven years old.

IoM Today · Sport · 11:19 Gotland to host 2031 Island Games • Now we have five years to deliver a great games. • It was announced the Swedish island would host the biennial festival of sport at the International Island Games Association’s annual general meeting, which took place in the Faroe Islands over the weekend. • It will be the third time the Baltic Sea island has hosted the event having previously held the Games in 1999 and 2017.

IoM Today · Island News · 10:25 Isle of Man businesses invited to showcase produce at newly named Big Manx Feast • It is a brilliant opportunity for both new and established local producers. • Previously known as the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival, the event has been rebranded as The Big Manx Feast’ and will take place over two days at Noble’s Park on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. • Organisers say the festival will celebrate the island’s food, drink and hospitality sector while providing businesses with an opportunity to showcase their products, reach new customers and be part of one of the Isle of Man’s key…

IoM Today · Business · 07:00 Isle of Man fiduciary and corporate services provider appoints new managing director • Her deep experience, strong leadership credentials, and long-standing reputation in the industry make her exceptionally well placed to lead our operations.

Manx Radio · Culture · 07:21 Footage circulating on social media 'now an active investigation' • 'We understand that the video is already in the public domain, but we are asking people not to speculate'. • The Isle of Man Constabulary is appealing for people ’not to speculate or draw conclusions while officers establish the full circumstances’ of a video currently circulating on social media. • It has confirmed the footage, allegedly filmed in an Island taxi is now the subject of ’an active investigation.

3FM · Island News · 15:18 Lifeboat rescue after paddleboarders swept to sea • Ramsey lifeboat was called to help two paddleboarders at the weekend. • The Ann and James Ritchie II was called out after onlookers reported concerns just after 12.30pm on Saturday, July 4. • A strong offshore breeze had carried them out around a mile into Ramsey Bay.

IoM Today · Sport · 13:57 Double delight for Kennish as he wins in Barrow and seals World Cup spot • He has already qualified for both the World Masters and the World Championships at the Lakeside in December.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:33 Marown Parish Day returns with fun, food and community spirit • It’s always a fantastic day. • Parishioners in Marown are preparing for a day of fun, games and community spirit as the annual Marown Parish Day returns to the Memorial Playing Fields in Crosby. • Taking place on Sunday, July 12, the event begins at 1pm at the Old Church Road site and promises entertainment for all ages while raising vital funds for the independent charity that manages the fields.

IoM Today · Island News · 10:00 'Keep clear' warning as sand set to be moved on beach • Members of the public are asked to keep clear of the working area. • Douglas City Council said the project has been agreed in consultation with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture and will involve redistributing sand that has accumulated against the seawall to the Loch Promenade end of the beach. • During the works, heavy machinery will be operating on the beach.

IoM Today · Weather · 09:53 Victim was cornered against shop window during late-night assault • Homophobic comments were alleged to have been made during the incident. • Tomas Gear and Nathan Halsall, both 31, had previously admitted common assault. • Appearing for sentencing on June 23, Gear was sentenced to 140 hours community service, while Halsall was put on probation for a year.

IoM Today · Law · 09:00 Teen cyclist admits cannabis possession after police stop • The court heard they signalled for him to stop but he initially rode on. • Toby Kelly, of Springvalley Road, has also been ordered to pay £125 prosecution costs. • The court heard that police saw the 18-year-old cycling on April 7 on Peel Road, in Douglas, at 8.40pm, without lights.

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Thu 9 Jul · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio. Ballafesson Brass

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Thu 9 Jul · St German's Cathedral · manx radio. Qeii High School Band - Concert At Peel Cathedral

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Fri 10 Jul · St. German's Cathedral · allevents. Annual Celebration / Youth Hangout

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