'Warning shots fired by UK Ministry of Justice' says chief minister
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'Warning shots fired by UK Ministry of Justice' says chief minister
Cannan says Assisted Dying Bill could cause constitutional crisis. The chief minister has told Manx Radio he believes the Assisted Dying Bill will fail the people of the Isle of Man. Alfred Cannan says it could cause a constitutional crisis’ on the Island as efforts to implement it continue.
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The local news that matters this morning
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3FM · Politics12:39
Senior advocates in line for £40 an hour pay riseAdvocates will be getting a pay rise under new regulations to be laid before Tynwald in June. The Advocates’ Fees Committee meets every two years and sets the maximum fees legal representatives can charge. Currently, those with less than five years experience can charge up to £100 an hour, with senior advocates charging up to £110. |
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3FM · Health16:00
Manx Care working to improve service for neurodivergent peopleHealth Minister Claire Christian says she's working with Manx Care to improve the Island's care for those with neurodivergent conditions. In the House of Keys this week she was quizzed by Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher about when a shared-care prescribing procedure would be introduced. In her response, the minister said diagnostic and prescribing standards would be introduced next year. |
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Manx Radio · Politics06:18
MHK calls for reset of 'energy balance' on IslandGov't should not be pursuing renewable energy 'at any cost' says Moorhouse. Politicians on the Isle of Man need to reassess the role of renewable energy and not pursue it at any cost’. That’s the view of Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse who has tabled a Tynwald motion calling for the energy balance’ to be changed. |
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Manx Radio · Island News14:29
Emergency services tackle fire at Peel Golf CoursePeople asked to avoid Heritage Trail due to 'significant smoke'. *Douglas Road has now reopened* People are being asked to avoid the Heritage Trail in Peel this afternoon (6 May). It’s due to a fire at the 10th hole on Peel Golf Course. |
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Manx Radio · Island News15:28
"Halfway Horse Tram" not the only problem on the prom, says council leaderDevon Watson hits out at state of the "gateway to the Island". Douglas Council says it’s ’disappointed’ that the horse trams are not operating along the full length of the promenade, and it’s not the only issue causing ire in the local authority. Regarding the horse trams, despite Tynwald approving funding back in 2017 to reinstate the full route from Derby Castle to the Sea Terminal, the service currently runs only as far as Broadway. |
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Manx Radio · Island News15:00
Report calls for Visit Isle of Man to be established as a statutory tourism boardSeries of recommendations set out calling for reforms to enhance cohesion. A more cohesive and co-ordinated approach to promoting the Island and the establishment of Visit Isle of Man as a statutory Isle of Man Tourism Board are among the recommendations of a new report. The Economic Policy Review committee has been looking into the policy intent and effectiveness of the Department for Enterprise Agency model, which has been in place for a decade. |
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Manx Radio · Island News10:43
DEFA 'recognises the need to review and modernise' wildlife legislationDepartment points to areas of progress following Manx Nature Alliance criticism. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it recognises the need to review and modernise the Island’s wildlife laws. It follows criticism from a collective known as the Manx Nature Alliance which says progress has been ’very slow’ when it comes to protecting important areas of habitat. |
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Manx Radio · Transport06:20
Alternative locations being considered for Island's main bus depotBanks Circus could not accommodate fleet of electric vehicles. Government says it would have to relocate the Island’s main bus depot if it were to switch to using electric vehicles. The Department of Infrastructure doesn’t believe the Bank’s Circus site is suitable for charging the transport. |
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Manx Radio · Island News06:22
what3words founder to headline Isle of Man tech eventChris Sheldrick to share global expertise at TEKEX. The founder of global addressing platform what3words is set to speak at a business and technology event on the Isle of Man this week. Chris Sheldrick - who launched the system in 2013 by dividing the world into three-metre squares and assigning each a unique three-word reference - will headline TEKEX IoM 2 in Douglas on Thursday (7 May). |
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3FM · Culture13:42
Solar panel work at NSC starts this weekManx Utilities says it'll start inspections at the Island's largest sports facility this week as it plans how to install solar panels. Workers will do a series of inspections at the National Sports Centre on Groves Road in Douglas. The organisation says it’s exploring how rooftop solar could work on the main building. |
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3FM · Island News07:33
Fire service issues BBQ adviceThe Island's Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice over disposable barbecues as summer approaches. On Facebook, it says you should never leave a lit barbecue unattended, and make sure they’re kept well away from sheds, fences, trees, shrubs or garden waste. It adds you should ensure barbecues are cool before moving them, and not put hot ashes into bins. |
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Manx Radio · Weather19:44
Golf course fire was organised burn that became 'uncontrolled'Gorse blaze made worse by windy conditions. Firefighters say a blaze in Peel today (6 May) was sparked by an organised burn that got out of control. Four fire appliances, and three off-road vehicles, were called to Peel Golf Course just after 1pm. |
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Manx Radio · Law16:19
Jail for man who stole nearly £70k from Western Civic Amenity SiteCourt told employee was effectively 'stealing from the public'. A Ramsey man who stole nearly £70,000 from the Western Civic Amenity Site has been jailed. Michael Raphael Rose, of Fairway Drive, created false invoices and transferred money from the amenity site’s account into his own between August 2020 and February 2025. |
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3FM · Island News17:30
Dolly Parton's charity has almost hit Western targetA charity headed by Dolly Parton says it's already almost two-thirds of the way to a fundraising goal after a generous donor gave thousands of pounds. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives free books to children from birth until they start school. It’s trying to raise £7,000 for Peel in its latest fundraising drive - but says thanks to the anonymous donation it now needs to raise just £2,500 to hit its target. |
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3FM · Transport17:00
Airport figures up for April, but not overall this yearRonaldsway Airport says it saw more passengers this April than it did last year - but total numbers for the year still trail 2025's totals. In its latest update, the facility says 48,602 people passed through it last month, compared to 47,542 last April. So far this year, 655,578 have used the airport, down 4.6 per cent year on year. |
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Manx Radio · Transport13:00
Air traffic services safe despite ageing radar system says ministerReplacement would have to consider impact of any future wind farm. Ronaldsway Airport’s primary radar system has been taken out of service and its other system is ’ageing’ according to the infrastructure minister. But Tim Crookall insists air traffic services at the site are safe and continue to be provided without impacting flights. |
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Manx Radio · Politics12:45
Chair says Castletown rates rise driven "solely" by government chargesLocal authority says its own rates and refuse charges have been reduced for 2026/27 fiscal year. The chair of Castletown Town Commissioners says increases in household rates bills for the 2026/27 financial year are due to higher government charges rather than decisions taken by the local authority itself. In a statement, the chair says several residents had contacted him after noticing their overall bills had increased, despite the commissioners previously announcing reductions in town rates and charges. |
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3FM · Transport14:22
Road blocked because of fire at Peel Golf ClubPolice say the Douglas Road in Peel is closed while firefighters tackle a fire on Peel Golf Course. Officers are asking people to find an alternate way in and out of Peel, and also stay off the heritage trail on the old railway line because of smoke. Douglas Road is shut between the Tynwald crossroads and the junction with Queens Drive and Albany Road in Peel. |
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3FM · Island News11:30
Castletown rates have gone down despite higher bills, says chairmanCastletown commissioners chairman Tony Brown says the local authority has reduced its rates - despite bills rising. In an update on social media, he said a number of people in the town had expressed doubts the board had cut rates this year. He says the local authority had reduced both its general and refuse charges this year. |
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3FM · Island News09:25
Too early to say when Northern reuse facility will reopenThe Department of Infrastructure says it's working with the northern tip's contractor to set a date for its reuse site reopening. Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall was asked in the House of Keys this week by Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper about when the facility at Balladoole would return after new operators took over. The Northern Civic Amenity site re-opened last month - but not the area where people can drop off or pick up unwanted items. |
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3FM · Island News09:06
Lifeboat crew's tribute to Australian rescuers after tragedyPeel's lifeboat crew has paid tribute to rescuers who lost their lives in Australia. On Facebook, the RNLI station says the two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers lost their lives earlier this week responding to a yacht’s distress call. In its post, it described the incident as a devastating loss. |
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3FM · Sport08:22
Final TT preparations mean Mountain Road closuresThe Mountain Road will close for up to three evenings later this month as last-minute work takes place to make sure everything's ready for TT. The Department of Infrastructure says it needs to trim hedges and verges ready for this year’s festival. As a result, it’ll do the work on closed roads from Monday, May 18 until Thursday, May 21. |
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3FM · Transport07:55
Douglas restaurant up for rentA restaurant which closed its doors after the death of its owner last year is up for rent. Villa Fusion in the Villa Marina Arcade shut last September after the death of Dougie Gardner. Now, the premises are up for lease, marketed by Chapman Chartered Surveyors. |
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3FM · Island News07:17
TT legends' bike up for auctionA motorbike which belonged to three TT legends will go under the hammer later this summer. The Honda VFR750R RC30 was owned by Joey Dunlop, Steve Hislop and Nick Jeffries at different points during the 1990s. It saw race action here on the Island, at circuits such as Oulton Park and at the Ulster Grand Prix. |
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3FM · Politics06:47
DOI reviewing events support, says ministerInfrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says money and staffing shortages in his department means it's reviewing how it supports events. This week in the House of Keys he faced questions from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover about the DOI’s fencing and cones. He wanted to know why the help had been withdrawn and which events were still getting support. |
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TodayActivate Ai Centre (hillary House)
Learnai: "powerful Prompting, Ai Literacy & Safe Ai Use" - Thurs 7 MayWorkshops & Learning · LEARNAI: "Powerful Prompting, AI Literacy & Safe AI Use" - Thurs 7 May Learn to prompt effectively, understand AI's limits, and use it safely and responsibly in your workplace.About this EventAI is already reshaping… More → |
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TodayVilla Marina
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TodayVilla Marina
Meet the Consultant OncologistsA rare opportunity to meet the Clatterbridge Consultant Oncologists who treat many of our Island's Cancer Patients. Each Consultant will give a presentation on their Speciality followed by Q&A. Admission is free… More → |
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TodayRamsey Golf & Country Club
Musicians United For Lupus: Benefiting the Gina P. Wingell FoundationJoin us live for Musicians United for Lupus, rocking out to support the Gina P. Wingell Foundation and disabled lupus warriors!About this EventMusicia… More → |
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TodaySouth Barrule
Peveril MCC — Dan Kneen Rd 4Sports & Motorsport · Dan Kneen Rd 4 — Trial (Solo, Sidecar, Club) organised by Peveril MCC. Adult & Youth riders. Location: South Barrule. See club page for full details and entry requirements. More → |
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Today14 Castle Street, Peel, Isle of Man
Pop Up Bar and Bistro NightFood & Drink · Pop Up Bar and Bistro Night Pop up Bar and Bistro night. Full Menu available including our amazing steak deal and table d hote menu. see our up to date menu on line now at www.the central.im phone 478505 or 844143… More → |
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TodayIsle of Man
Ramsey MCC — British Enduro ChampionshipSports & Motorsport · British Enduro Championship — Enduro (Timecard, National) organised by Ramsey MCC. Adult riders. Location: Isle of Man. See club page for full details and entry requirements. More → |
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TodaySantander Work Cafe, Isle of Man
Tekex IOM 2TEKEX IoM 2 is the ultimate in-person tech meetup where innovation meets fun and fresh ideas!About this EventWelcome to TEKEX IoM 2!Get ready for an awesome in-person experience packed with cutting-edge tech… More → |
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TodayLoch Promenade Church
the New World Order: Power, Technology and the Forces Reshaping GeopoliticsHow tech and power moves are shaking up the global game and what’s next for the world stage.About this EventJoin us at our DQ sponsored event… More → |
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Today · 07 MayBroadway Cinema
MichaelVilla Gaiety listing at Broadway Cinema. Check times and ticket availability before travelling. More → |
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