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July 12, 2026

Tynwald's Auditor General publishes annual report

Moghrey Mie — Sunday, 12 July 2026

Cost savings of more than £500,000 have been quoted Plus: Alfred Cannan to stand in General Election
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Tynwald's Auditor General publishes annual report

Tynwald's Auditor General publishes annual report

• Cost savings of more than £500,000 have been quoted.
• The Tynwald Auditor General says he’s achieved savings in excess of the cost of running his office in 2025/26.
• Stephen Warren’s annual report to Tynwald reveals cost savings of at least £504,000 have been achieved through a simplification of the audit and assurance process for local government bodies on the Island.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Cloudy, 18°C (64°F), wind 11 mph

Douglas
18°C
Cloudy · High 24° · Low 18°
Wind
11mph
Moderate
High Tide
10:05
6.38m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 3
Unlikely
Around the Island · 11 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Alfred Cannan to stand in General Election
Manx Radio · Politics · 06:06

Alfred Cannan to stand in General Election

• Serving Chief Minister confirms plans to re-run in September.
• Alfred Cannan has confirmed his intention to stand in the 2026 General Election.
• Mr Cannan - who is also the Chief Minister - is planning to run again for a position to represent the constituency of Ayre & Michael.

Assisted Dying Bill mover pleased as Jersey becomes first place in British Isles to legalise assisted deaths
Manx Radio · Island News · 08:00

Assisted Dying Bill mover pleased as Jersey becomes first place in British Isles to legalise assisted deaths

• Chanel Island granted Royal Assent earlier this week.
• The man who piloted the Assisted Dying Bill through Tynwald, Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson, says he’s pleased for the people of Jersey after Royal Assent was granted to their Bill earlier this week.
• It means an assisted dying service could be operational in the Channel Island from September next year.

Jurby resident wants to raise £4,000 for four Manx charities
Manx Radio · Island News · 11:00

Jurby resident wants to raise £4,000 for four Manx charities

• Alanna Ellison will cycle in the north of the Island over the next two weeks.
• A Jurby resident who lost five friends to suicide since 2012 is aiming to raise funds for four charities on the Isle of Man.
• Alanna Ellison is hoping to distribute £4,000 among Victim Support Isle of Man, Ed’s Space, Without Wings and Isle Stand Up to Suicide.

Manx MTB Enduro trio shine in UCI Enduro World Cup
IoM Today · Sport · 08:00

Manx MTB Enduro trio shine in UCI Enduro World Cup

• The event was based in Canazei, Valle Di Fassa in northern Italy.
• The event was based in Canazei, Valle Di Fassa and consisted of two days of practice and then two days of big mountain racing.
• Max rode a steady practice in his first race in Europe and the world scene, while Coral enjoyed the long stages at what was her second attempt at a World Cup.

Up-and-coming Isle of Man tennis ace to play at Wimbledon next month
IoM Today · Sport · 15:00

Up-and-coming Isle of Man tennis ace to play at Wimbledon next month

• To now have the opportunity to play at Wimbledon is a dream come true!’.
• That’s after the 12-year-old Ramsey Grammar School student triumphed in the Play Your Way to Wimbledon competition recently.
• The Albany and Douglas Lawn Tennis Club member took part in the under-14 Isle of Man county competition against other girls from the island squad.

You could have Noel Edmonds wash your car at charity event
IoM Today · Island News · 21:27

You could have Noel Edmonds wash your car at charity event

• I think I’m going to need a bigger bucket.
• The former Deal Or No Deal presenter, who divides his time between his homes in the Isle of Man and New Zealand, posted a video on Instagram promoting the event, which will take place at the Isle of Man Business Park this Sunday (July 12).
• The car wash is raising money for an autism initiative, with funds going towards a sensory garden room.

Double tops for Jed Etchells in home rounds of British Enduro Championship
IoM Today · Sport · 17:00

Double tops for Jed Etchells in home rounds of British Enduro Championship

• The 25-year-old from St Mark’s showed his class with impressive performances on the 300cc Moto-Fit Sherco two-stroke.

Public warned of increased risk of wildfires
Manx Radio · Weather · 07:00

Public warned of increased risk of wildfires

• More warm and dry weather is forecast.
• Isle of Man residents are being urged to ’be really careful’ when enjoying the countryside.
• The message comes from Fire Safety Officer Mark Connor and an Uplands Manager at the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Shaun Gelling.

Cocaine, ketamine and cannabis dealer jailed
Manx Radio · Island News · 10:15

Cocaine, ketamine and cannabis dealer jailed

• Peel man admits supplying drugs over 12-month period.
• Report by BBC Isle of Man A drug dealer on the Isle of Man who supplied cocaine, ketamine and cannabis has been jailed for three years and 11 months.
• Robert Proctor admitted supplying Class A and B drugs between September 2023 and September 2024.

Entries open for street cycling race
3FM · Island News · 11:55

Entries open for street cycling race

• Entries are now open for a cycle race in the south which has recently been revived.
• It’s the second year of the new Castletown Crit circuit race, which previously hadn’t been held since 2003.
• Road closures will be in place around the town between 11am and 7pm on Sunday, July 19.

Former Castle Rushen custodian publishes new book on its 800-year history
IoM Today · Culture · 08:00

Former Castle Rushen custodian publishes new book on its 800-year history

• It is one of the most complete medieval castles in Europe and we are incredibly fortunate to have it on our doorstep.

Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Cloudy; 18°C this morning; high 24°C / low 18°C; winds around 11 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

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Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

Douglas tide times for today, shown local to the Isle of Man.

03:56
▼ Low
1.42m
10:05
▲ High
6.38m
16:41
▼ Low
1.44m
22:36
▲ High
6.08m
Travel Board · Live

Sailings & Flights

Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.

Steam PacketDouglas sailings
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Isle of Man AirportIOM · live boards
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What's On · 30 items

What's on: next 7 days

A complete quick-view of 30 public listings over the next 7 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · 12 - 18 Jul · Gaiety Theatre · Villa Gaiety. Come From Away
Today · Villa Marina Arcade · allevents. Villa Arcade
Today · Sailors’ Shelter · allevents (ramsey) &…. Build-a-pal (with Ballakeenan Farm)
Today · the Manx Legion Club · allevents. Geeks Market
Today · Laxey Football Club · manx radio & allevents. Laxey Dog Club Fun Show Day
Today · Old Church Road · allevents. Marown Parish Day
Today · Hospice Gardens · hospice isle of man. Memory Meadow 2026
Today · Onchan Methodist Church · manx radio. Onchan Silver Band Summer Concert
Today · Peel Beach, Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Pigs On the Wing
Today · Riverside, Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · allevents. Ramsey Craft Club-mini Mosaics-12th July
Today · the Nunnery · allevents. Stretch & Create: Pilate & Painting Retreat
Today · Abbeylands Chapel · manx radio. The Friends of Onchan's Heritage, Annual Heritage Service
Today · St. Mary's On the Harbour, Im9 1as Castletown, Isle of… · allevents. The Upper Room Worship Service
Today · Town Hall Port St Mary · allevents. Zumba Masterclass With Steve Boedt
Today · 11 July 2026–12 July 2026 · Douglas Rugby Club, Port-e-Chee, Douglas, Isle of Man… · Visit IoM. Manx National 2 Day Trial
Today · 11 July 2026–12 July 2026 · Breakwater Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6BU · Visit IoM. Manx Wildlife Trust Festival of the Sea
Today · 12 - 23 Jul · Broadway Cinema · Villa Gaiety. Toy Story 5
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 · 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 · London To Paris · hospice isle of man. London To Paris - 2026 Cycling Challenge
Tomorrow · 13 - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa Gaiety. Pop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle
Tue 14 Jul · Activate Ai Centre (hillary House) · allevents. Learnai: "responsible Ai For Modern Workplaces" - Tues 14 July
Tue 14 Jul · 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
Tynwald · Sitting watch

Tynwald in plain English

Next up:House of Keys + Tynwald Court — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · 2.30pm. Every extracted agenda item, proceedings point, official update and sitting date is listed below by source segment.

Segment-by-segment brief

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · House of Keys · official source

14 Jul 2026 House of Keys Order Paper

  • Mr Ashford to move: Nicotine Products Bill 2026 The amendments made by the Legislative Council are in the attached list which was circulated to Members on 7th July 2026. 1.1.

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 · Tynwald Court · official source

14 Jul 2026 Tynwald Order Paper

  • Tynwald 14 Jul 2026

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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 · Legislative Council · official source

Legislative Council proceedings

  • Members asked seven oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.

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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · House of Keys · official source

House of Keys proceedings

  • Who was there: The Speaker and 23 other Members in the Chamber.
  • Members asked eight oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
  • Members asked oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
  • Next sitting: the House rose at 11.32am and adjourned to Tuesday 30th June 2026..

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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · Legislative Council · official source

Legislative Council proceedings

  • NHS reform: Ms Christian's National Health Service Reform Bill went through clause-by-clause scrutiny. Mr Hooper, Mrs Corlett and Mrs Poole-Wilson moved amendment groups; many carried, while several contested amendments were defeated.
  • Entity registration: Mr Johnston’s Verification of Entity Registration Bill went through clause scrutiny. Mrs Corlett moved eight amendments and they were carried; the amended clauses were ordered to stand part.

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Latest news · official updates · official source

Latest official Tynwald news

  • Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
  • Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.
  • Thu, 4 Jun 2026: Official update: Applications Open for Parliamentary Internship 2026-27.
  • Fri, 29 May 2026: Official update: Tynwald Day 2026.

Open latest Tynwald news

Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source

Upcoming sitting dates

  • Tue, 21 Jul 2026: Sitting — Tue, 21 Jul 2026
  • Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
  • Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
  • Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026

Open sitting dates

Source: Tynwald RSS + website · https://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0140.pdf

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Amazon Picks · 3 Isle of Man searches

Three Island Amazon finds

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Road-racing reading for TT fans.

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Map and guide searches for walkers and visitors.

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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
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Onchan
In a sentenceOnchan in Manx. Daily note 07-12: use it when the Island story gives you the chance.
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Share çhengey ny argid."
"Language is better than silver." — A good one for Gaelg day. Daily reflection 07-12: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.
Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

Peel: St Patrick’s Isle keeps Viking, cathedral and fishing-town stories side by side. It belongs to the map of everyday Mann, not just the postcard version.

This Day in Manx History

On or near 12 July · Through the years

1926
The Sea Terminal Tower was opened in Douglas.
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