Tynwald to be asked to approve horse tram tracks funding

• Infrastructure minister will ask for £2.5million for project.
• The infrastructure minister will seek approval for funding to reinstate the horse tram tracks from Broadway to the Sea Terminal at this month’s sitting of Tynwald.
• Tim Crookall will ask Tynwald to approve up to £2.5 million of funding with a £500,000 contingency budget.

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3FM · Politics · 08:55 Government HR programme under spotlight in Tynwald question • A government HR programme will be under the spotlight after a question for written reply to the chief minister. • Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson wants to know about Project tHRive, announced in 2023 with a budget of more than £2.1 million to overhaul the Office of Human Resources. • Dr Allinson has asked about the scheme’s costs, after a report about government efficiencies said it had saved £200,000 so far.

Manx Radio · Health · 11:00 Manx Care forecasting £8.1m overspend for 2026-27 • Staffing costs, homelessness and underdelivery of savings among factors affecting finances. • Manx Care is forecasting an £8.1million overspend this financial year. • The healthcare provider has published its latest management accounts, which cover the first two months of the 2026-27 period.

Manx Radio · Health · 06:07 Manx Care confirms investigation carried out into claims stroke patient assaulted at Noble's • 'Concerns raised about the welfare or safety of patients are taken extremely seriously'. • Manx Care has confirmed an investigation and safeguarding process has been held following claims an elderly female stroke patient was assaulted by a member of staff at Noble’s Hospital. • Details of the alleged incident were shared anonymously on social media, purportedly from the family of the patient.

IoM Today · Transport · 07:00 Up to 17,000 new homes could be built near Isle of Man ferry terminal site • We’re already seeing signs of potential. • Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is proposing to set up a Mayoral Development Corporation, or MDC, for the Liverpool North Docks area. • The former industrial dockland area is already being transformed.

3FM · Culture · 11:55 New candidate announces for Glenfaba and Peel • Peel and Glenfaba has another general election candidate who'll contest its two seats this year. • Colleen Dale-Beeton has announced she’s throwing her hat in the ring for the constituency. • On her website, she lists her number one priority has addressing the housing crisis - with new bonds to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder.

Manx Radio · Business · 06:08 Former Manx Airlines boss 'concerned' over potential easyJet takeover • Airline agrees in principle to £5.7 billion takeover bid. • The former head of Manx Airlines says the likely takeover of easyJet by an American company could spell problems for the Isle of Man. • Terry Liddiard says both potential suitors currently in a bidding war for the company are US based financial institutions with no real aviation experience.

IoM Today · Culture · 08:00 Pictures as 'A Manx Day Out' draws crowds to Laxey • The community collaboration across the village made the day something really special.

IoM Today · Island News · 17:52 Dead phone led 'remorseful' drink-driver to think it was later than it was • He crashed into a stone wall after wrongly believing he had left enough time since drinking. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

IoM Today · Law · 19:39 Armed police deployed after reports of man with knife • A man has been arrested. • The Isle of Man Constabulary said it received reports at around 2.50pm on Sunday, July 12, that a man had been seen on Parliament Street in possession of a knife. • Armed response teams were sent to the area alongside neighbourhood officers.

Manx Radio · Island News · 08:45 Crown Dependencies to opt for coordinated approach to APP fraud framework • Joint announcement aims to set agreed future direction on matter. • The Crown Dependencies have agreed a coordinated approach to dealing with one of the fastest growing forms of financial crime. • APP - or Authorised Push Payment fraud - occurs when customers are deceived or manipulated into authorising payments to financial criminals.

IoM Today · Sport · 15:00 Western AC's Dave Phillips running series concludes at Peel • The battle for women’s honours was decided in the final round. • Emily Mylchreest finished 11th overall on the night to clinch the women’s title comfortably ahead of Jayne Farquhar and Kathy Garrett. • The one-lap series went to young Orry Nelson-Gale, but Aalin Atherton was an excellent second overall on the night and overall.

IoM Today · Island News · 11:02 Night at the theatre ends in two-year driving ban • It was a very foolish decision that’s going to have some serious consequences for you. • The wider point is public safety, confidence in enforcement, and whether residents need to change what they do next.

IoM Today · Culture · 10:00 Book Review: 'If you can read this, thank a teacher' • Both titles are available in the Bridge Bookshops in Port Erin and Ramsey. • In 1897, determined to challenge Victorian convention, she places an advert seeking women willing to form a pioneering ladies’ football team. • The replies are eclectic, and most volunteers have never touched a ball, yet Minnie shapes them into a spirited squad ready to defy expectations.

IoM Today · Island News · 09:00 MSPCA column: Max and Ruby seek a 'retirement home' hero • Little Max is a Chinese crested powderpuff and is nine years old, and slightly larger Ruby is a Plummer terrier who is 12 years old.

IoM Today · Business · 08:00 Sure warns customers of temporary disruption to mobile services amid 5G rollout • We appreciate our customers’ patience as we complete this important stage of the programme.

IoM Today · Sport · 08:00 Nigel Rawlinson Memorial Trophy held at Peel GC • Players turned out in force to honour Nigel’s memory in a Texas Am-Am. • A day of outstanding golf, memorable tributes and exceptional scoring marked the Nigel Rawlinson Memorial Trophy at Peel GC last weekend, with players turning out in force to honour Nigel’s memory in a Texas Am-Am. • It produced some remarkable scores, with the victorious quartet of Allister Crossley, Jamie Biddulph, Paul McAuley and Tracy Nolan sealing the trophy with an impressive 99 points.

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Fri 17 Jul · Villa Marina · villa gaiety. Definitely Oasis - the World's Leading Oasis Tribute Band

Today · London To Paris · hospice isle of man. London To Paris - 2026 Cycling Challenge

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 · 13 - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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

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 · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "responsible Ai For Modern Workplaces" - Tues 14 July

Tomorrow · Artreach Studios, Unit 1, the Old Gasworks, Mill Road… · allevents. Life Drawing At Artreach Studios: 14 July 2026

Wed 15 Jul · Village Hall, Royal Avenue, Onchan · allevents. “reflections of Growing Up In Onchan” With Annie Kissack

Wed 15 Jul · Tynwald, IOM Paliament, Legislative Buildings · allevents. A Level Up Club Event: Polichics

Wed 15 Jul · Douglas Banks Circus Iomsr · allevents. An Evening of Mediumship

Wed 15 Jul · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "concept To Creation: Build A Working App With Ai" - Wed 15 Jul

Wed 15 Jul · the Manx Legion Club · allevents. Swing In the Isle Does Ballroom - Coach & Practice

Wed 15 Jul · Village Hall · manx radio. The Friends of Onchan's Heritage

Wed 15 Jul · 15 - 16 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Jackass Best and Last

Wed 15 Jul · 15 - 23 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Toy Story 5

Thu 16 Jul · the Conister Arms (wetherspoon) · allevents. Central Registry Update 2026

Thu 16 Jul · Launchpad (hillary House) · allevents. Communities of Practice: Isle of Man Ai Meet-up

Thu 16 Jul · Launchpad (hillary House) · allevents. Data Asset Foundations: Drop-in Knowledge Session (16 Jul)

Thu 16 Jul · Johnshaven Village Hall · allevents. In the Flesh: 4 Day Summer 'three Graces' Life Draw/paint

Thu 16 Jul · St Catherine’s Church · manx radio. The Mill Ensemble

Fri 17 Jul · St Andrew's Church · manx radio. Creative Journeys

Fri 17 Jul · Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre · manx radio & peel online. Glen Maye Flower Festival 2026 Celebrating 150 Years of the Current Glen Maye Chapel.

Fri 17 Jul · Isle of Man · visitor events calendar. Isle of Man Hill Rally

Fri 17 Jul · King William’s College, King’s Court Theatre · manx radio & hospice…. King's Men Choir In Concert

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