Moghrey Mie

Scientist to stand for election in Onchan

• Dr Rachel Glover seeking a seat in the House of Keys.
• The scientist instrumental in setting up the Island’s covid testing regime is to stand in this year’s House of Keys General Election.
• Dr Rachel Glover, founder of Taxa Genomics, has declared her intention to stand as a candidate for Onchan.

Today on the island

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The local news that matters this morning

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

Manx Radio · Island News12:15 'Knowledge is power' when it comes to Alzheimer's diagnosis • Alzheimer’s Society Isle Of Man Branch has been the Home Run charity this week. • The Isle of Man Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging residents to reach out to them if they need support. • This week, the Island has been marking Dementia Action Week 2026.

3FM · Energy11:55 Solar farm for Andreas? • A company planning to build a renewable energy grid in the north of the Island is to host a public showcase of its proposals next month. • IPV Flexgen will hold the event at Andreas Parish Hall on Wednesday, June 10 between 10am and 7pm. • It’s planning to build an anaerobic digester and solar farm on Andreas Airfield, to produce up to 27 megawatts of electricity - around 90 per cent of the Island’s renewable energy target this year.

3FM · Culture13:55 Milky Quayle stars in spectator safety video • TT organisers have released an online video reminding spectators to stay safe during this year's race festival. • The video was uploaded to YouTube and stars former rider Milky Quayle giving tips on how to watch the action safely. • They include staying off the track until the roads open car has passed, keeping out of restricted areas and obeying marshals - who have legal powers during the fortnight.

3FM · Politics17:55 MHK to quiz minister over immigration rule change • Has the Manx government contacted the UK over proposed changes to immigration rules? • That’s the question Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher wants Treasury Minister Chris Thomas to answer. • She’s tabled a question for written reply after the UK said it would double the qualifying period from five to 10 years for permanent settlement.

Manx Radio · Island News07:47 How do you spot counterfeit notes? • Warning over fake £20 notes circulating on Island. • A local business is warning people to be on the lookout for fake £20 notes circulating on the Island. • Charles Leece, from Port Jack Chippy, says one was passed through his till on Monday.

Manx Radio · Island News10:22 'Summerland inquest was an injustice I can't let go' • Report by BBC Isle of Man. • The granddaughter of one of the people killed in the Summerland fire disaster on the Isle of Man has said the original inquest verdict was "an injustice" that she "cannot let go". • About 3,000 people were inside the entertainment complex on Douglas Promenade on the evening of 2 August 1973 when tragedy unfolded.

IoM Today · Business14:00 Corporate sponsor sought for annual Manx Gaelic summer school • Culture Vannin is looking for a corporate sponsor for its annual Manx Gaelic summer school as interest in learning and using Manx continues to grow. • The appeal is aimed at supporting the event and keeping the language course visible to new learners.

IoM Today · Sport13:53 Fisk retains Isle of Man junior girls championship title • The tournament took place at Castletown Golf Links last weekend. • The 2025 winner of the girls event, Gigi Fisk had home advantage but was up against Eva Moore from Peel, the under-16s island hockey captain. • The latter had played the course on the previous weekend in the Norma Loundes Memorial Open.

IoM Today · Sport12:55 Team IoM off to winning start in Northern League track and field season • Conditions were cool and calm, with intermittent showers throughout the day’s competition.

IoM Today · Culture10:00 Culture Vannin column: learning Manx through the internet • In a world where people retreat into online echo chambers, language learning teaches us to do the opposite.

IoM Today · Island News08:00 Isle of Man TT 2026: Two-time winner reveals why he's missing this year's event • I owe a lot to the Isle of Man and I’ve put a lot into it. • Gary Johnson, who has six podium finishes under his belt, has explained that rising costs and mounting pressures behind the scenes have made it impossible to mount a competitive TT campaign for 2026. • Johnson, who has been a front-running force at the TT for nearly two decades and claimed Supersport victories in 2011 and 2014, said his connection to the island remains as strong as ever, but the numbers no longer add up.

IoM Today · Health07:00 VIDEO: Lieutenant Governor 'chuffed' to pull first pint of Bushy's new fundraising ale • The Lieutenant Governor pulled the first pint of Bushy’s relaunched Governor’s Ale, with 20p from every pint going to Hospice Isle of Man. • The brewery is using the revival to turn a TT-season favourite into a practical fundraiser.

Manx Radio · Island News14:05 Red Arrows reduced to seven jets ahead of TT display • Aerobatic display team slims down formation due to aging aircraft. • The Red Arrows will be returning to the skies above Douglas Bay this TT albeit with fewer planes in the air. • The RAF’s aerobatic display team has reduced its fleet of Hawk T1 jets from nine down to seven ahead of a transition to "a future aircraft type".

Manx Radio · Island News08:30 Male red panda joins Wildlife Park to support conservation efforts • Malik joins Sara, the park's resident nine-year-old female red panda. • A male red panda has arrived at Curraghs Wildlife Park in support of international conservation efforts for the endangered species. • Malik, who is nearly two, comes from Madrid Zoo as part of a carefully managed European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) breeding programme.

Manx Radio · Island News06:46 Backlash in Peel over telegraph pole decision • Planning refusal reversed following appeal. • Despite planning initially being refused, a number of new telegraph poles could soon be installed in Peel. • Manx Telecom’s plans, for eight new poles in Bellevue Park and Carmane Close and another in Cronk Rearyt, were rejected by the planning committee over their visual impact.

3FM · Culture15:55 More seats released for sell-out Proclaimers gig! • The Villa Gaiety says high demand means it's made more tickets available for best-selling Scottish duo the Proclaimers. • The pair, known for hits such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter From America, are due to play the venue on Sunday, June 21. • Management say because of high demand, they’ve opened up two sections of the Royal Hall’s dress circle.

IoM Today · Island News10:00 Golf day in memory of businessman raises more than £8,000 for charity • A total of 18 teams took part in the event. • The annual event, sponsored this year by Suntera Global, saw 18 teams take part and helped raise funds to support the charity ’s work across the island. • Founded in 1988, Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man is a longstanding charity providing information and support to children, young people, and adults across the island who have experienced a bereavement.

IoM Today · Sport09:00 Knight fires 450 Ducati to historic enduro win • Riding a 450cc Desmo motocrosser, he was unrivalled on all seven timed tests. • The only rider that got close to the soon-to-be 48-year-old former world champion was Junior World Enduro Championship rookie Jack Keenan. • The 19-year-old Fast Eddy Triumph rider was only three seconds adrift last time through Tholt-y-Will.

IoM Today · Culture09:00 Book review: 'Men would kill for this treasure' • Both titles are available in the Bridge Bookshops in Port Erin and Ramsey. • The McKenzie women, however, have been keeping a close eye on her. • For they have a long, secret and dangerous history as Jewel Keepers to the Scottish Crown, and they need Araminta to play her part to solve a puzzle which stretches back generations.

IoM Today · Island News07:30 Chippy praised for perfect’ chips and stunning seaside setting by Telegraph critic • We didn’t have a clue, he just blended in as a normal customer. • With its welcoming sea-blue exterior, Port Erin Chippy fits perfectly into the picturesque seaside village of Port Erin. • The business is the town’s only chip shop, serving local customers as well as visitors from across the island stopping off by the coast.

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 102 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Fri 29 May · 29 May · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyEd Gamble's Comedy Pit Stop

Sat 30 May · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyThe Henry Cole Tour

Sat 30 May · 30 May · Villa Marina Promenade Suite - FREE ENTRY · Villa GaietyMad Daddy

Sun 31 May · Villa Marina · villa gaietyKiller Queen

Mon 1 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDc/ac - the Final Stand

Tue 2 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyDavy Knowles & His Band

Today · Mad Jack’s · mad jacks & alleventsBed Before 11: Trance Classics

Today · Billown Circuit, Castletown · southern 100Pre-tt Classic 2026 — Race Day

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPre-tt Sprint Enduro, West Kimmeragh

Today · Riverside, Ramsey, Im8 3, Isle of Man · alleventsRamsey Craft Club-stained Glass Art Workshop

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarRound the Island Yacht Race

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarTT Grandstand Fan Park

Today · 12 Apr 2026–25 Oct 2026 · Duke Travel / Isle of Man Experiences Shop, Isle of Man Sea Terminal, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM12RF · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

Today · 18 May 2026–1 Nov 2026 · House Of Manannan, Isle of Man, peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManVintage Motorcycles On Display

Today · 18 May 2026–4 Oct 2026 · The Boat Park, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6JA · Visit Isle of ManGuided Aquabike Experience

Today · 2 Apr 2026–31 Oct 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Bank Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Railways Dining Car

Today · 23 May 2026–7 June 2026 · TT Grandstand, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Races Fan Park

Today · 23 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManStart Your Bricks! TT LEGO® Builders

Today · 23 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM13LY · Visit Isle of ManThe Mountain Mile Design Challenge

Today · 24 - 28 May · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Devil Wears Prada 2

Today · 24 May · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyExhibition On Screen Frida Kahlo

Today · 24 May 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of Man130th Anniversary Weekend Celebrations

Today · 24 May 2026 · Motor Isle Billown Course, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1HQ · Visit Isle of ManBlackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic Road Races 2026

Today · 24 May 2026 · West Kimmeragh, Bride, Bride, IM7 4AT · Visit Isle of ManRMCC Pre TT Sprint Enduro

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManFamily Trainspotting Challenge

Today · 3 May 2026–18 Oct 2026 · Groudle Glen Railway, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM32HA · Visit Isle of ManSteam Teas

Tomorrow · St. Paul's Church Hall · manx radioAntiques and Collectables Fair

Tomorrow · Isle of Man · manx radioGreat Union Camera Obscura - Open Bank Holiday Monday

Tomorrow · TT Grandstand · alleventsNon Race Day- TT Fan Zone Trackside Bar – Vip Experience

Tomorrow · the Bay Hotel, Port Erin · alleventsThe Fossils @ the Manx Rock Stage - Port Erin Beach

Tomorrow · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritageThe Mountain Mile Design Challenge

Tomorrow · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 1

Tomorrow · Manx Museum, Douglas · manx national heritage & visit isle of manTT Live At the Manx Museum

Tomorrow · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT practice week

Tomorrow · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarTT Qualifying & Races

Tomorrow · 25 May - 29 Jun · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

Tomorrow · 25 May 2026–6 June 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManTT Live At the Manx Museum

Tomorrow · 25 May 2026–7 June 2026 · TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 6DA · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man TT Races

Tue 26 May · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manFincon National Finance Conference 2026

Tue 26 May · the Old Grammar School, Castletown · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manMagnet Mania! At the Old Grammar School

Tue 26 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 2

Tue 26 May · 26 May 2026 · Old Grammar School, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1LE · Visit Isle of ManMagnet Mania! At the Old Grammar School

Wed 27 May · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manDublin Tech Summit 2026

Wed 27 May · the Pavilion At Douglas Golf Club, Pulrose Road, Im2 1ae Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsInclusive Disco Is Back! At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf Club

Wed 27 May · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarMann Made Festival

Wed 27 May · Broadway Cinema · villa gaietyNational Theatre Live: the Playboy of the Western World

Wed 27 May · 8 Duke Street, Im1 2ay Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSilent Book Club At Douglas City Library

Wed 27 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 3

Thu 28 May · the Grove, Ramsey · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of manLego® Imagination Club At the Grove

Thu 28 May · Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Im1 3ly Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & manx national heritage & visit isle of man & alleventsRoad

Thu 28 May · Douglas, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · manx radio & alleventsTT Thursday Night Live: System of A Dhoon

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026 · The Grove, Andreas Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3UA · Visit Isle of ManLEGO® Imagination Club At the Grove

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026 · Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY · Visit Isle of ManRoad

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026–6 June 2026 · VILLA MARINA GARDENS, HARRIS PROMENADE, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManBushy's TT Village

Thu 28 May · 28 May 2026–7 June 2026 · Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2LZ · Visit Isle of ManTT Funfair

Fri 29 May · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarRamsey Sprintfest, Market Square

Fri 29 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 4

Fri 29 May · TT Grandstand · alleventsWrwr Ladies Meet Up At the TT Grandstand

Fri 29 May · 29 May - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Fri 29 May · 29 May - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Sheep Detectives

Fri 29 May · 29 May 2026 · Villa Marina, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManEd Gamble's Comedy Pit Stop

Sat 30 May · Isle of Man · manx radioBalley Cashtal Market

Sat 30 May · Elmcrest Park · alleventsDash and Dine 5k

Sat 30 May · Elmcrest Park · alleventsKites and Bites

Sat 30 May · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMet Opera: El Último Sueño De Frida Y Diego

Sat 30 May · Bench Nightclub · alleventsNeil Cowie's TT Ibiza Dance Party With Alex P & 2funky2

Sat 30 May · Shore Road, Peel, Isle of Man · alleventsPeel Market

Sat 30 May · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 1

Sun 31 May · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 2

Sun 31 May · TT Grandstand · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Legacy Lap

Sun 31 May · the Terminus Tavern, Douglas · hospice isle of manWilliam Booth - Book Launch

Sun 31 May · 31 May 2026 · ONCHAN RACEWAY, ONCHAN PARK, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 1HW · Visit Isle of ManRamp Jump and Stockcar Racing

2026-06-01 · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Mon 1 Jun · Bench Nightclub · alleventsHendo & Cam Bench Takeover Pt2

Mon 1 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJune Events At the Eac

Mon 1 Jun · North Quay · manx radioNorth Quay Live: TT Music Event

Mon 1 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPort Erin TT Fun Day

Mon 1 Jun · Peel Beach, Im5 1ah Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsSpotty Dog With Lizzy and the Bifters, and Reservoir Rodeo

Mon 1 Jun · Queens Promenade · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Beach Race - Douglas

Mon 1 Jun · Manx Museum · manx radioTT Live At the Manx Museum

Mon 1 Jun · Bench Nightclub · alleventsTT Race Week At Bench

Mon 1 Jun · 1 June 2026 · Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NA · Visit Isle of ManTT Douglas Beachcross

Tue 2 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manMoney 20/20 2026

Tue 2 Jun · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 3

Wed 3 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsBunka TT 2026

Wed 3 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreEac Book Circle: the Aspern Papers By Henry James

Wed 3 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyHenning Wehn - Acid Wehn

Wed 3 Jun · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 4

Wed 3 Jun · 03 Jun · Villa Marina Promenade Suite - FREE ENTRY · Villa GaietyThe Totally 80s Band

Thu 4 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsPeel Beach Race

Thu 4 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPeel TT Beachcross

Thu 4 Jun · St James Church · manx radioTT Teas

Thu 4 Jun · 04 Jun · Villa Marina Promenade Suite - FREE ENTRY · Villa GaietyAwesome Party Band

Thu 4 Jun · 4 June 2026 · Peel Promenade, Peel, Peel, IM5 1NA · Visit Isle of ManPeel Beach Race - Cancelled

Thu 4 Jun · 4 June 2026 · Creg Malin, Marine Parade, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1PA · Visit Isle of ManTT Motorcycle Show

Fri 5 Jun · 26 Athol St · alleventsRoomtour TT 2026

Fri 5 Jun · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 5

Fri 5 Jun · 05 Jun · Prom Suite · Villa GaietyVertigo - IOM U2 Tribute - FREE ENTRY

Sat 6 Jun · the Rovers Return Pub · alleventsManx Punx Presents: Silent Sound Launch Party @ the Rovers

Sat 6 Jun · TT Mountain Course · allevents (douglas) & iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 6

Sat 6 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarTT Firework Display - Douglas

Sat 6 Jun · 6 June 2026–13 Sept 2026 · House Of Manannan, Mill Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TA · Visit Isle of ManTraces

Recent FOI requests

Recent published FOI responses, with the ask, authority and outcome.

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Government contracts in plain English

A quick read on what government is trying to buy, who is buying it, and which deadlines matter for suppliers.

Closing in the next week

Newly posted

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Resident pulse

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Three Island Amazon finds

Rotating Isle of Man and Manx book/product searches.

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Isle of Man guide book

Visitor-friendly guidebooks for guests and family trips.

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The Isle of Man history book

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Isle of Man history book

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From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

Douglas: The capital grew around harbour, finance, ferries and the long sweep of the bay. It is useful context when today’s news touches place, planning or public services.

The shape of the day ahead

Clear, 11°C (52°F), wind 4 mph. Highs of 17°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.