Tynwald to consider Assisted Dying Bill amendments in June
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Tynwald to consider Assisted Dying Bill amendments in JuneAlex Allinson has published a number of proposed changes to address UK Ministry of Justice concerns. Tynwald will be asked to consider a number of changes to the Assisted Dying Bill next month. Mover of the bill Alex Allinson has drafted a number of amendments designed to address the concerns raised by the UK’s Ministry of Justice. |
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Today on the island
Overcast, 10°C (49°F), wind 5 mph
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.
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IoM Today · Sport15:00
Isle of Man swimmers set new Manx records at GB ChampionshipsThe squad was targeting selection for this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition. |
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IoM Today · Weather06:30
Orsted rules out beach as landfall zone for proposed offshore windfarmIt’s in the eventuality that electricity generated by the windfarm is brought directly to the island. Check the latest timings before travelling, especially where weather, venues or organisers may change plans at short notice. |
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IoM Today · Health11:49
Spring Covid and RSV vaccines rolled out on the Isle of ManManx Care says the programme will aim to targets society’s most vulnerable groups. The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next. |
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Manx Radio · Transport06:33
No injuries in light aircraft accident at RonaldswayEmergency teams responded to incident yesterday afternoon. The Isle of Man Airport has confirmed no-one was injured in a light aircraft accident on the runway. Both runways at Ronaldsway were closed for a short time yesterday while emergency teams responded to the incident. |
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IoM Today · Sport17:00
Douglas Celts beat Nomads to clinch Manx CupThe win sealed a rare Cup and Shield double for Douglas Celts. Douglas led 12-5 at half-time but turned on the power in the second half and raced clear. On paper Douglas looked to have the edge up front and that quickly turned to reality, with the Celts’ front five turning the screw from the first scrum. |
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Manx Radio · Transport10:35
DoI has 'really big' issues to address at Island's airportWork ongoing to build operational resilience. Government has some really big, fundamental issues’ to address at the Isle of Man Airport. The Department of Infrastructure has told a Tynwald committee that more has to be done to build operational resilience. |
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Manx Radio · Island News09:05
Electrical fault affecting widespread area of Onchan and GroudleManx Utilities engineers working to restore supplies. Manx Utilities is investigating an electrical fault affecting properties in Onchan and Groudle. The supplier has described the outage as widespread. |
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Manx Radio · Island News06:32
Milntown gardens to get upgrade thanks to lottery grantManx Lottery Trust gives £25,000 of funding. The Milntown Estate and Gardens has received a grant of £25,000 to create an inclusive area and greenhouse within their heritage fruit and vegetable garden. The money from the Manx Lottery Trust will support the estate’s collaboration with the Manx Wildlife Trust to provide ’an educational space benefitting the Island’. |
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3FM · Politics09:55
Questions over census in Keys this weekAn MHK will ask questions about the Island's census this week. When the House of Keys sits in Douglas, Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse will quiz Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford about the survey, which took place just over a week ago. He wants to know how many people took part, and how many filled in either online forms or paper returns. |
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IoM Today · Business08:30
Finalists announced for Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards 2026A record number of entries was received for this year’s awards. The awards, organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Isle of Man and sponsored by SW Legal, recognise leadership across the island’s private, public and third sectors. Seven categories will be contested at this year’s event. |
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IoM Today · Business08:00
Zurich International employees lead mentoring programme with Isle of Man secondary schoolA total of 15 Ramsey Grammar School students spent a half-day at Zurich House. The programme involved staff from the Isle of Man Business Park-based insurance and employee benefits provider working with UK training consultants Debate Mate, with support from island charity Junior Achievement Isle of Man (JA IoM). Zurich employees volunteered to be mentors, and they invited customers and brokers to take part too. |
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3FM · Transport13:55
Airport's radar under the spotlight in KeysIs the airport's radar system fully operational? That’s what Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse wants to find out, having tabled a question to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall for the House of Keys this week. Mr Moorhouse is also asking what plans there are to improve the radar, and if the minister will make a statement. |
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Manx Radio · Transport11:40
Douglas Council seeks permission for building compound on Ballanard Road playing fieldLocal authority says it will support 'multi million pound' housing refurbishment scheme. Douglas Council has applied for planning permission to create a building compound on Ballanard Road playing field. In its application, the local authority says the new compound site will support its ’multi million pound’ social housing refurbishment scheme in the Willaston estate. |
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Manx Radio · Island News07:20
Peel RNLI rescues two paddleboardersThose taking part in water activities urged to follow safety advice. Two paddleboarders have been rescued by one of the Island’s lifeboat crews after being pushed out to sea by the wind. The duo got into difficulties in Port Erin on Thursday when the offshore wind made it difficult for them to return to shore. |
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Manx Radio · Transport06:33
DoI facing 'huge problem' over Peel Marina siltHarbour due to be dredged again next year. The infrastructure minister admits his department is in a ’very tight spot’ when it comes to removing silt from Peel harbour. Plans to use Cross Vein Mine to dispose of the material removed from the marina were recently refused at planning, while Peel Town Commissioners is appealing against the Department of Infrastructure’s use of a temporary lagoon. |
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3FM · Transport11:55
April was second-sunniest on record, says Met officeApril was sunnier, drier and windier than average, according to Ronaldsway Met Office. Data from meteorologists shows the average high temperature over last month was 12.6 Celsius - a degree above the long-term average. But despite some rainy days, there was a total of 34.8mm last month, well below the April average of 55mm. |
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IoM Today · Culture12:34
Oie Voaldyn fire festival organisers hit out at 'sabotage' attemptThousands turned out for the dramatic May Day Eve celebration. Thousands attended the event in Peel on Sunday despite an earlier attempt to sabotage’ it by someone who created a fake Facebook page claiming the festival had been cancelled. Organisers said: We have been made aware that someone on Facebook posing as Oie Voaldyn has been announcing the event has been cancelled. |
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IoM Today · Island News10:31
Man denies sexual assault charges involving teenage girlAllegations involve incidents at pub and claims of grooming. The man can’t be named, unless convicted, due to the Manx Government’s anonymity laws. The offences are alleged to have been committed at a pub, between November 2024 and July 2025. |
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IoM Today · Island News07:00
Damning report says department failed to meet any of its original intentionsMetrics such as 847 stakeholder meetings held do not evidence tangible economic benefits’. The follow-up to watch is what government does next, and whether the decision or report leads to a clear public outcome. |
Today's practical note
Weather check: Overcast; 10°C this morning; high 13°C / low 9°C; winds around 5 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
Tides · Douglas
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Sailings & Flights
Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.
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.
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House of Keys business today
The House of Keys sits at 10.00am with questions covering work visas and right-to-remain travel documentation, government support for event safety services, adult neurodivergence shared-care prescribing, Emergency Department readiness for TT, the Northern Civic Amenity Site reuse centre, airport radar, census returns and school holiday dates. Other business includes: the Verification of Entity Registration Bill gets a first reading; the Retirement Benefits Schemes Amendment Bill is down for third reading; the Health Minister is due to make a statement on Manx Care services in the west of the Island; members are due to consider an Assisted Dying Bill motion on Privy Council concerns, safeguards, capacity, delivery, costs and risk assessment; standing-order technical updates are also listed.
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2026-05-05papers
05 May 2026 House of Keys Order PaperHouse of Keys 05 May 2026 |
Source: Tynwald RSShttps://www.tynwald.org.im/business/listen
Resident pulse
Questions from today’s House of Keys business, with enough context to make each vote useful. Pick the answer you most want followed up in plain English.
Event organisers may lose access to government cones, fencing and safety support. What should the Department of Infrastructure explain first?
When a local worker loses out on a job, what should they be told about work visas and right-to-remain documentation?
Several Manx Care issues are on today’s order paper. Which answer would be most useful to residents?
- A timeline for adult neurodivergence shared-care prescribing, including who can prescribe and monitor medication
- A practical TT readiness update for the Emergency Department, including staffing, capacity and patient flow
- A clear plan for services in the west of the Island, with what changes for patients and when
Before the Assisted Dying Bill comes back for debate, what should be set out in plain English?
Useful official links residents shouldn’t have to hunt for
Government information is too easy to miss. Keep these official pages handy for benefits, grants, cost-of-living help, energy support, housing, work rules, travel, health and Island Plan updates.
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Benefits and financial support hubThe main official starting point for benefits, pensions, grants, legal aid, employment support and disability support. |
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Benefit Information GuideA plain guide to social security benefits and allowances available through the Isle of Man Treasury. |
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Grants and loansOfficial links for exceptional-needs grants, budgeting loans, student awards and vocational-training help. |
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Exceptional Needs Grants and Budgeting LoansHelp for urgent one-off needs and budgeting support when eligible households face essential costs. |
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Families and children supportChild Benefit, maternity and paternity allowances, free school meals and travel-card support. |
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Free school meals and travel cardEligibility and application information for school-meal support and school travel assistance. |
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Illness, disability and carers supportAttendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, disabled parking and related support. |
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Pensions and Winter BonusManx State Pension information, pension supplements, TV licence support and seasonal Winter Bonus links. |
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Legal AidEligibility and application routes for civil legal aid and related support. |
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Help for HouseholdsThe cost-of-living hub for fuel prices, household bills, money worries, older people and community support. |
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Fuel price rises and cost of livingPractical advice, financial support and local help for people worried about fuel and household costs. |
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Managing your moneyBudgeting, debt and money-management help for households trying to keep on top of bills. |
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Energy supportWhere to go if you are worried about energy bills, payment plans, disconnection or debt advice. |
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Energy Efficiency SchemeFree energy-saving measures for eligible households, including vouchers, depots and installation support. |
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Energy efficiency adviceHome-energy advice, practical saving tips and links to Net Zero Isle of Man guidance. |
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Charitable and community supportFood, fuel, housing, debt, carers, older-people, wellbeing and crisis-support organisations in one place. |
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Affordable housingFirst-time buyer assistance, public-sector housing, landlord registration and housing-agency contacts. |
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First Time Home Buyers AssistanceShared-equity schemes, eligibility rules and how to start an application for first-home support. |
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Public sector housing criteriaAcceptance criteria and waiting-list information for public-sector housing authorities. |
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Planning and building controlPlanning applications, building-control guidance and neighbourhood-development information. |
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Work permitsOfficial guidance for workers and employers on Isle of Man work-permit rules and applications. |
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ImmigrationVisa, worker, family, settlement and immigration-control information for people living or working here. |
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Health and wellbeing servicesOfficial routes into health services, public-health information and wellbeing support. |
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Travel, traffic and motoringRoads, buses, rail, driving, airport and travel information residents often need quickly. |
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Our Island PlanGovernment priorities, delivery updates, legislative programme and quarterly reporting on the Island Plan. |
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Island Plan quarterly reportProgress reporting and delivery updates against the Government’s published Island Plan priorities. |
From the Manx oral tradition
A small Manx fact
The Three Legs of Mann (Ny Tree Cassyn) appear on the Manx flag with the motto "Quocunque Jeceris Stabit" — "Whichever way you throw it, it will stand".
On or near 5 May · Through the years
Northern lights tonight
Kp 4 · Possible
Active geomagnetic conditions — faint aurora may be visible from IoM on clear, dark northern horizons.
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Maughold Head
Lighthouse promontory, north-east coast. Low horizon north and east, minimal light pollution. -
The Ayres
Flat shingle beach, northern tip of the Island. Wide open sky, very dark. -
Port St Mary Breakwater
South-facing pier with clear horizon. Good for lower Kp displays. -
Niarbyl
Remote west coast bay. Open Atlantic horizon, minimal local light. -
Cregneash
High ground on southern tip. Elevated views, dark skies. -
The Sound
Southernmost point, views across to Calf of Man. Excellent all-direction visibility.
The shape of the day ahead
Overcast, 10°C (49°F), wind 5 mph. Highs of 13°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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