Tynwald to consider Assisted Dying Bill amendments in June

Alex 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 UKs Ministry of Justice.

Today on the island

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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.

Manx Radio · Politics07:51 Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson won't be seeking re-election Former treasury minister thanks constituents for trust and support after 10 years in House of Keys. Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson has confirmed he wont be seeking re-election in this Septembers General Election. The former treasury minister was first elected to the House of Keys in 2016.

IoM Today · Sport15:00 Isle of Man swimmers set new Manx records at GB Championships The squad was targeting selection for this summers Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It also gives a quick marker of how Island teams and competitors are faring when they travel into regional competition.

IoM Today · Politics08:51 Dr Alex Allinson confirms plans to retire from Isle of Man politics The MHK and former Treasury Minister said it was a ‘difficult decision’ not to seek relection. The follow-up to watch is what government does next, and whether the decision or report leads to a clear public outcome.

IoM Today · Weather06:30 Orsted rules out beach as landfall zone for proposed offshore windfarm Its 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.

IoM Today · Health11:49 Spring Covid and RSV vaccines rolled out on the Isle of Man Manx Care says the programme will aim to targets societys most vulnerable groups. The practical point for households is who is eligible, when services are available, and what people need to do next.

Manx Radio · Transport06:33 No injuries in light aircraft accident at Ronaldsway Emergency 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.

Manx Radio · Transport10:35 DoI has 'really big' issues to address at Island's airport Work 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.

Manx Radio · Island News09:05 Electrical fault affecting widespread area of Onchan and Groudle Manx 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.

Manx Radio · Island News06:32 Milntown gardens to get upgrade thanks to lottery grant Manx Lottery Trust give £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 estates collaboration with the Manx Wildlife Trust to provide an educational space benefitting the Island.

3FM · Politics09:55 Questions over census in Keys this week An 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.

IoM Today · Sport17:00 Douglas Celts beat Nomads to clinch Manx Cup The 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.

IoM Today · Business08:30 Finalists announced for Isle of Man Director of the Year Awards 2026 A record number of entries was received for this years awards. The awards, organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Isle of Man and sponsored by SW Legal, recognise leadership across the islands private, public and third sectors. Seven categories will be contested at this years event.

IoM Today · Business08:00 Zurich International employees lead mentoring programme with Isle of Man secondary school A 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.

Manx Radio · Transport11:40 Douglas Council seeks permission for building compound on Ballanard Road playing field Local 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.

Manx Radio · Island News07:20 Peel RNLI rescues two paddleboarders Those taking part in water activities urge to follow safety advice. Two paddleboarders have been rescued by one of the Islands 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.

Manx Radio · Transport06:33 DoI facing 'huge problem' over Peel Marina silt Harbour 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 Infrastructures use of a temporary lagoon.

3FM · Transport13:55 Airport's radar under the spotlight in Keys Is the airport's radar system fully operational? Thats 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.

3FM · Transport11:55 April was second-sunniest on record, says Met office April 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 Celcius - 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.

3FM · Island News07:55 May The Fourth be with you in Castletown! Castletown will press ahead with a celebration of Star Wars Day - but won't now show the films. Chair Tony Brown says technical issues means the movies wont be shown on a big screen later today. However, the event in Castletown Square will feature stormtroopers as well as other fun and games from 10am.

IoM Today · Culture12:34 Oie Voaldyn fire festival organisers hit out at 'sabotage' attempt Thousands 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.

IoM Today · Island News10:31 Man denies sexual assault charges involving teenage girl Allegations involve incidents at pub and claims of grooming. The man can't be named, unless convicted, due to the Manx Governments anonymity laws. The offences are alleged to have been committed at a pub, between November 2024 and July 2025.

IoM Today · Island News07:00 Damning report says department failed to meet any of its original intentions ‘Metrics 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.

IoM Today · Weather06:18 Light showers early, then partly cloudy with gentle breeze Today, Monday, May 4, in Douglas provides a weather update of partly cloudy skies with only slight passing rain. Conditions remain mild, with temperatures near 11°C. Light winds keep things calm, ensuring a straightforward local forecast. Sunshine may break through at times, though clouds dominate much of the day.

Tides · Douglas

Live tide API unavailable; using the latest cached Douglas tide table. Times shown local to the Isle of Man.

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.

Resident pulse

Quick questions from the latest Tynwald business, so residents can signal what they want government to prioritise or explain properly.

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".

Northern lights tonight

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.