Tynwald rejects issuing censure

• Members debated the issue for over two hours.
• Tynwald has voted against censuring Glenfaba and Peel MHK Kate Lord-Brennan over a Facebook post criticising a fellow MHK.
• After a lengthy and at times emotional debate, members voted to receive the report of the Tynwald Standards and Privileges Committee but rejected the recommendation to censure Ms Lord-Brennan.

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Manx Radio · Transport · 11:17 "Tanker McTankface?": Isle of Man Energy asks youngsters to help name new lorry • Company adds two new LPG road tankers to its fleet. • Isle of Man Energy is asking youngsters on the Island to help name one of its new lorries. • The company recently added two new LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) road tankers to its fleet, something it says represents a significant investment in the Island’s energy infrastructure.

IoM Today · Politics · 13:31 Isle of Man has supported 150 Ukrainians since 2022 as 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme closes • Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said the island had responded with compassion and a willingness to help. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Isle of Man has supported 150 Ukrainians since 2022 as 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme closes".

Manx Radio · Health · 07:43 Former Manx Care CEO to take charge of Guernsey health service • Teresa Cope left the Island's healthcare provider last month. • The former chief executive of Manx Care is to take charge of the health service in Guernsey. • Teresa Cope will join the States of Guernsey as interim chief officer for health and social care next month for a period of 12 months.

3FM · Health · 12:11 Blood clinic to return to hospital • Manx Care says a blood clinic will move back to its home in Ramsey Cottage Hospital next week. • Ramsey Blood Clinic and Outpatient Services are currently held in Martin Ward. • However, from Monday, July 27 both will move back to their original rooms in the facility on Cumberland Road.

3FM · Business · 17:24 No ministerial discussions about magazine article on egaming crime • A business magazine's article about criminality in the Island's egaming sector hasn't been discussed by the Council of Ministers. • That’s according to Chief Minister Alf Cannan who was asked about it in Tynwald this week. • Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher wanted to know if the government planned to respond after a Bloomberg story about Island-based King Gaming.

IoM Today · Sport · 00:53 Commonwealth Games 2026: Bezance eyes up Paralympics after debut • The 17-year-old made his CG debut in the men’s heavyweight final at the SEC Armadillo on Friday evening.

IoM Today · Sport · 17:04 Isle of Man TT star to ride iconic Norton Rotary at next month's Classic event • It’s even more special because of my dad’s involvement with the original project.

IoM Today · Politics · 16:17 Isle of Man politician meets royals and new Prime Minister at Commonwealth Games • Andy Burnham noted the strong relationship between the Isle of Man and the UK, particularly the island’s ties with the North West of England. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Isle of Man politician meets royals and new Prime Minister at Commonwealth Games".

Manx Radio · Island News · 14:35 DoI apologises for motorsport fees error • The chairman of Manx Auto Sport says the club accepts an error was made. • The Department of Infrastructure has apologised after it says it published a large fee hike for road closures in error. • Fees for motorsport based road closures appeared set to rise from £275 to £3,000 under a document posted on the department’s website.

Manx Radio · Politics · 06:14 DEFA Minister defends work of Climate Change Board • Clare Barber says money spent has gone directly to Manx homes. • Considerable work has been undertaken to mitigate the effects of climate change on the Island. • That’s the message from Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber, who’s defended the work of the Climate Change Transformation team in progressing projects around the Island.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:19 'We didn't want to come home empty handed' • Island students won award at European company competition. ’We didn’t want to come home empty handed. • That’s from a group of Castle Rushen High School students, who have won the Junior Achievement Gen-E Sustainable Innovation award in Riga, Latvia.

3FM · Island News · 15:53 Shop plans unveiled for former Bar George • A former restaurant and wine bar in central Douglas could become a convenience shop selling Manx produce. • Harbatta & Daugherty Ltd of Kewaigue has applied for permission to convert the former Bar George on Hill Street. • In its application the company says it would sell fresh lunches and meals for office workers, residents, and visitors.

3FM · Politics · 15:09 MHK asks why Buchan School site is 'brownfield' • Questions about why the Buchan School site is classed as brownfield have been raised by an MHK from the south of the Island. • Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has submitted a question for written answer on the topic. • He’s asked Environment Minister Clare Barber what factors led to the former school being marked as brownfield for planning purposes.

IoM Today · Business · 12:55 Manx Independent Carriers appoint new sales and marketing manager • As a member of the agricultural community, I understand how heavily businesses rely on dependable freight services.

IoM Today · Sport · 12:36 Athletes tackle scorching temperatures in Isle of Man track and field champs • Despite the conditions, numerous personal bests were set. • Staged over a single day in the hottest conditions many could remember for the event, the championships presented a stern test for athletes, officials and volunteers alike. • Competitor numbers were well down on previous years, largely because of clashes with other fixtures, most notably the English Schools Track and Field Championships.

IoM Today · Health · 11:50 Breast Cancer Now raises nearly £15,000 with Isle of Man sleepout • Thirty-seven participants signed up for the challenge at Groudle Glen, including five visitors from the UK. • The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Breast Cancer Now raises nearly £15,000 with Isle of Man sleepout".

Manx Radio · Island News · 11:46 Reports of dangerous jet ski activity prompts warning to 'respect Safe Bathing Areas' • 'We ask all watercraft users to act responsibly'. • The Department of Infrastructure’s Harbours Division has issued a warning to personal watercraft users following reports of dangerous activity in Port St Mary. • Jet skis were reported to be travelling at high speed over the weekend in close proximity to swimmers, including families with young children and open-water swimmers.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:22 Charity wants 'outdated' law changed to help more people struggling with debt • The Salvation Army wants an overhaul to the current Insolvency Legislation. • A charity is calling for more support for people on the Isle of Man who can’t afford to pay their debts. • The Salvation Army says the current Insolvency Legislation, which is under review by government, is ’outdated.

Manx Radio · Island News · 06:11 Tim Crookall ends two-decade long political career • He was first elected to the old Peel single seat constituency in 2006. • Glenfaba and Peel MHK Tim Crookall has announced his retirement from Tynwald. • Mr Crookall served the constituency in two separate spells as an MHK and also served five years on the Legislative Council.

3FM · Politics · 06:45 A week left to apply for student awards • If you're heading off to university in September, there's just a week left to apply for government funding. • Applications for student awards close on Friday, July 31. • The government is urging both first year and returning students to submit them as soon as possible.

IoM Today · Business · 12:31 Standard Bank Offshore wins Gold at Citywealth awards • This award is a fantastic recognition of the creativity, professionalism and dedication of our team. • The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.

IoM Today · Island News · 12:06 'The dying hours of this parliament were an unedifying spectacle' • This outgoing parliament has all too often focused on things of very little relevance to the wider public.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:23 Douglas RNLI pays tribute to volunteer and treasurer Mickey Cain • It was his warmth, humour and friendship that made him so popular. • Mr Cain joined the station at the beginning of 2021, taking on the role of treasurer. • An accountant by profession and a longstanding friend to many of the station’s volunteers, he quickly became a well-regarded member of the committee.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:00 Port St Mary Commissioners look to tackle overgrown trees and invasive plants • This could affect visitors as well as the residents in the area. • The local authority believes that the issue on Primrose Terrace could affect visitors as well as the residents in the area. • The commissioner’s agreed that there was also a risk of a landslip if the trees weren’t dealt with properly.

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Today · 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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Today · Victoria Hall, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man · allevents. Country Shindig Feat. Dolly & Kenny Special

Today · Queens Promenade, Douglas, Im2 4, Isle of Man · Visit IoM & allevents…. Douglas Beach Day

Today · Southern District Agricultural Show, Ballasalla · manx radio & hospice…. Hospice Big Bungee Jump

Today · Jurby Transport Museum · manx radio. Jurby Transport Museum Open Day

Today · Peel Castle, Peel · manx radio & manx…. Open Mic Poetry Event At Peel Castle

Today · Peel Castle · allevents. Poets At the Castle

Today · Foraging Vintners · allevents. Sanctuary: Horizon

Today · Peel Castle, Peel · manx radio & manx…. Shakespeare At the Castle - Macbeth

Today · Peel & St John's · Moghrey Mie calendar. Yn Chruinnaght festival

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

Today · 25 - 30 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Supergirl

Today · 25 July 2026 · Queen's Promenade and Douglas Beach (Northern End)… · Visit IoM. Douglas Beach Day

Today · 25 July 2026 · Castletown Town Square, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9… · Visit IoM. Movies In the Square

Today · 25 July 2026 · Peel Castle, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit IoM. Open Mic Poetry Event At Peel Castle

Today · 25 July 2026 · Peel Castle, West Quay, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TB · Visit IoM. Shakespeare At the Castle - Macbeth

Today · 25 July 2026–26 July 2026 · Island Wide, Ramsey, Castletown, IM8 2BN · Visit IoM. Gran Fondo Isle of Man Powered By Altenar

Today · 25 July 2026–26 July 2026 · Orrisdale Farm, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, IM9 4ED · Visit IoM. Hospice Big Bungee Jump

Today · 25 July 2026–26 July 2026 · Orrisdale Farm, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM. Southern District Agricultural Show

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

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