Today on the island

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Last chance to have a stall on Tynwald Day

Time's running out if you want a stall on Tynwald Day in St Johns.

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What matters today

Compiled overnight from Manx news sources. Deduplicated, ranked, written plain.

3FM · Island News06:34 Pet food bank making urgent appeal for donations An Island foodbank for animals has made an urgent appeal for cat food. Read more →

IoM Today · Politics11:11 Isle of Man TT 2026: Races will not be affected by fears over hospital bed capacity - Minister ‘The races will go ahead and they will go ahead safely’ Read more →

Manx Radio · Island News08:50 Section of Douglas Promenade reopens following RTC Emergency services responding to incident near Castle Mona Read more →

Manx Radio · Politics06:18 Manx Care to be briefed on headaches facing southern GP surgery MHKs step in after access, confidentiality and abuse concerns are raised Read more →

Manx Radio · Transport15:44 Businesses under threat from Steam Packet freight surcharge says Chamber 88 percent of respondents report a negative business impact from the surcharge Read more →

Manx Radio · Transport13:26 Reinstating horse tram tracks will cost almost £2 million Chief engineer tells Manx Radio 'no major problem' with business case Read more →

3FM · Island News12:52 New bar and restaurant to open this weekend The Island's newest bar and restaurant will throw open its doors this weekend. Read more →

IoM Today · Island News10:16 More drivers claim for pothole damage on Isle of Man roads ‘If the department aren’t aware of it and haven’t had the chance to rectify it, then we’re not responsible’ Read more →

3FM · Island News10:55 Colourful coins to be released to celebrate national parks The Treasury is set to release a new set of colour coins showing off national parks in the UK and the Isle of Man. Read more →

3FM · Sport09:28 Island to host four UK teams for football tournament Four football teams from the UK will be playing a pre-season tournament in the north of the Island later this summer. Read more →

IoM Today · Culture17:30 Pictures as Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival 2026 gets underway The event will run until this Saturday Read more →

IoM Today · Island News15:01 Isle of Man men's national side set for first home game in nearly seven years The squad’s last home game was a 2-1 defeat by the Cheshire League back in September 2019 Read more →

IoM Today · Politics12:31 ‘No need to stockpile’: Government reassures over fuel supplies It comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East despite a ceasefire agreement Read more →

IoM Today · Culture11:00 Manx band Silo signed to play UK's Download Festival ‘We just want to go out there, wave the Manx flag and show people what we’re about’ Read more →

IoM Today · Transport10:38 Live recording of special Isle of Man TT podcast kicks off busy weekend of launch events A celebration of John McGuinness’s 30 years at the TT took place on Friday, while the Southern 100 launch took place on Saturday Read more →

IoM Today · Politics10:33 UK Government gives final go-ahead for sale of Manx Telecom The move follows a detailed national risk assessment Read more →

IoM Today (Sport) · Island News08:00 Hannah Noon wins Isle of Man Golf Union's Spring Meeting She claimed the overall title with an impressive 43 points Read more →

Manx Radio · Law06:19 Man admits stealing more than £50,000 worth of devices from Manx Telecom Case committed to higher court for sentencing Read more →

3FM · Politics07:06 One in seven Islanders living in poverty Around one in seven Island residents are living in poverty, according to a new government report. Read more →

Manx Radio · Island News17:29 Motorists urged to find alternative route home following crash Mountain Road could be closed until 11pm Read more →

Manx Radio · Politics15:42 Car tax demand at vehicle testing centre 'causing a few problems' Infrastructure minister admits the change has presented some challenges Read more →

3FM · Law17:25 Mountain Road to remain closed for much of tonight Police say the Mountain Road will be shut until around 11pm. Read more →

IoM Today · Island News12:15 Superdrug gives update on store expansion plans Work is currently ongoing at the site Read more →

3FM · Island News14:39 No-fly zone for Red Arrows TT display Trying to join in with the Red Arrows this TT could see you spending five years in jail. Read more →

3FM · Law11:57 Rapist to appeal his sentence this week A rapist who was jailed for almost 19 years after carrying out a sustained attack on a woman is to appeal his sentence. Read more →

IoM Today · Island News10:12 'Heartbreaking’ theft items returned after appeal by war hero's partner ‘...to whoever made the decision to bring them back - thank you’ Read more →

3FM · Island News07:55 More roadworks planned for Kewaigue There'll be more roadworks in Kewaigue later this week. Read more →

IoM Today · Island News15:03 Committal delayed again in wounding with intent to murder case Man also faces robbery, burglary and theft allegations Read more →

IoM Today · Island News12:51 Peel now only one point away from Premier League title The westerners can secure a 32nd top-flight title on Saturday Read more →

IoM Today · Business12:49 Driver fined after car found uninsured, untaxed and unsafe The vehicle was found to have nine defects Read more →

IoM Today · Island News11:59 Colby seal promotion and Division Two title with cagey win over Royal Jordan Edge’s first-half goal was enough to see the Moonlighters return to the top flight Read more →

IoM Today · Island News10:21 Podium finishes for Simpson and Sayle at Cookstown 100 Simpson was quite literally pipped to the post in the Classic Superbike race by man of the meeting Tweed Read more →

IoM Today (Sport) · Island News09:00 Basketball: DGU Jets seal undefeated regular season with win over Southern Phoenix This Thursday will see the start of the 2025/26 Basketball Championship Read more →

Manx Radio · Island News06:19 People interested in reviewing medical complaints sought New members wanted for HSCOB Read more →

Manx Radio · Island News06:20 Proposed 2026 Southern 100 Road Races schedule unveiled Extra qualifying session among possible alterations for this year Read more →

Manx Radio · Island News06:18 TT: New book details near 119 year history Features unseen photographs and much more Read more →

3FM · Island News06:44 Get paid to go to the pub for a film Fancy getting paid to go to the pub for a pint on Thursday? Read more →

3FM · Island News06:26 Event next month will celebrate women in motorcycling A special fundraising event celebrating women in motorcycling will get underway next month. Read more →

IoM Today (Sport) · Island News07:00 Hamilton and Kinley clinch Cringle Fours title In addition, a total of £300 was raised for charity Sight Matters Read more →

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What's on this week

Customary Manx events and what's coming up across the Island in the next seven days.

The morning question

From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

Tynwald Day at St John's involves the Lord of Mann's representative, the Deemsters, and the Captains of the Parishes.

The shape of the day ahead

Clear, 13°C (55°F), wind 14 mph. Wind 14 mph. Highs of 16°C. Check gov.im/mountainroad for A18 Mountain Road status.