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Lead Story

Liverpool flight diverted after emergency

• A flight from the Island to Liverpool diverted to Manchester yesterday after an emergency.
• The easyJet flight was coming in to land at John Lennon Airport when it aborted the landing sequence because of an aircraft on the runway.
• A short time later the Airbus A319 entered a holding pattern, before diverting.

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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Clear, 16°C (61°F), wind 1 mph

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Around the Island · 29 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.

3FM · Health17:55

Posters put up to stop Dusty getting to Devon - or Deutschland!

• The Island's hitch-hiking hospital cat won't be gallivanting anywhere this TT, after her owner put up warning posters!
• Dusty the Cat, who’s well-known for comforting patients at Noble’s Hospital, made headlines last year after hopping into a TT fan’s van and ending up in Devon.
• To make sure the roving moggy doesn’t try it again this year, posters in English and German have been put up around her Braddan stomping grounds.

IoM Today · Health11:23

Plans to house renal services in mobile unit at Ramsey hospital

• Ramsey Cottage Hospital is undergoing major work at present.
• Manx Care had hoped to have the hospital back up and running at full capacity by now after remedial works began in October 2025 with modifications made to ensure they meet statutory compliance standards for health and safety and fire protection.
• However, major structural issues were found, particularly with the building’s roof, which means more major work is needed.

Manx Radio · Island News11:31

Dublin sailings cancelled from the end of July

• SPC says it's because of impact of ongoing disruption at Holyhead Port.
• Sailings scheduled to Dublin later this year have been cancelled.
• The Steam Packet Company says it’s due to ongoing disruption at Holyhead Port.

3FM · Island News13:55

Firefighter to tackle TT fundraising lap in full kit

• An Island firefighter will lap the TT course on foot later this month - in full firefighting kit!
• Daniel Maddocks will be raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service and the Firefighters Charity.
• He’ll be taking on the challenge on Wednesday, June 13.

IoM Today · Island News19:06

Isle of Man TT 2026: Biker stopped doing in excess of 118mph while under influence of drugs

• The incident happened after roads reopened on Monday afternoon.
• The constabulary’s roads policing unit has said the incident happened on Monday afternoon between Kirk Michael and Ballig in the west of the island.
• Posting on social media, a spokesperson said: Rider travelling from Kirk Michael to Ballig has been arrested this afternoon.

Manx Radio · Island News10:50

We want to portray 'authenticity' of TT and Island says film director

• Production for Hollywood film taking place at 2026 event.
• The director behind an upcoming Hollywood film inspired by the TT says they want to portray the ’authenticity’ of both the event and the Isle of Man as a whole.
• In 2026, Amazon MGM Studios is carrying out production on a new film called ’Isle of Man, with Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson currently attached to star.

Manx Radio · Law06:40

Police issue provisional licence reminder for visitors

• Documentation issued outside of IoM not valid.
• Police are reminding visitors that provisional driving licences are not valid outside their country of issue.
• It comes as the Island gets ready to welcome thousands of TT fans over the next fortnight.

Manx Radio · Island News07:42

Tributes paid to renowned Island-based author

• Alan Bradley has died aged 87.
• Tributes are being paid to Island-based author Alan Bradley who has died at the age of 87.
• The Canadian-born writer, who lived in Peel, was best known for creating young detective Flavia de Luce in his debut novel The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.

3FM · Sport11:55

Island boxer to buy hometown football club for documentary?

• Island resident Tyson Fury is reportedly planning to buy a UK football club.
• According to media reports, he’s interested in buying non-league side Morecambe - his hometown club.
• He and former Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic are said to be interested in taking over the National League North outfit and producing a Netflix documentary about it.

3FM · Sport08:55

No race week beach racing in Peel this year

• TT beachcross in the west of the Island has been cancelled this year.
• The traditional entertainment on Peel beach during the festival was due to go ahead from 5pm on Thursday, June 4.
• It attracts thousands of people on what would have been a contingency day for the TT.

IoM Today · Sport11:39

Peveril MCC receive grant to create island’s first SuperEnduro track

• It gives local riders a real opportunity to progress and, who knows, maybe even follow in the footsteps of our world champions.

IoM Today · Sport11:10

Corinthians hammer Douglas Royal to lift Women's FA Cup

• It was a record scoreline for a Manx Women’s Cup final.
• Millie Dawson opened the scoring on three minutes, before Chloe Teare made it 2-0.
• Holly Sumner then fired home a brace, before Kayleigh-Dee Corrin scored a long-range speculative effort.

IoM Today · Sport10:33

Isle of Man women triumph in Manx Invitational Volleyball Tournament

• The tournament featured 11 teams across the men’s and women’s competitions.
• Now in its fourth year, the event continues to grow, helping to raise the profile of volleyball locally while attracting more travelling teams to compete in the island.
• The highlight of the weekend came in the women’s competition, won by the Isle of Man Falcons women’s team who reached the final for the second consecutive year, this time beating Lynx Volleyball Club 25-16 in both sets.

IoM Today · Culture07:29

Isle of Man TT 2026 preview: Sidecars under restriction with new regulations

• John Watterson looks ahead to the festival’s three-wheeled action.
• At that point, 750cc two-strokes and 1,000cc four-cylinder four-strokes - that had smashed the previous standards set primarily by German flat-twin BMW and British single and twin powerplants - were outlawed.
• In came FIM Formula Two Sidecar race regulations for two-stroke engines not exceeding 350cc or four-strokes up to 600cc.

IoM Today · Law06:30

Men who smuggled thousands in criminal cash off the Isle of Man to be sentenced in July

• Both admitted conspiring to remove criminal property.
• Mark Robert Jones, 47, and Reece Roy Coley, 32, made their first appearance at the Court of General Gaol Delivery by video link on Friday.
• They previously admitted conspiring to remove criminal property between September and December 2024 at the magistrates’ court.

Manx Radio · Island News17:41

'Investigative process' launched after 'serious incident' involving spectators

• Incident occurred on the exit of Parliament Square.
• Eight spectators were taken to Noble’s Hospital today (25 May) following an incident during the opening free practice session of TT 2026.
• It happened on the exit of Parliament Square in Ramsey at 1.50pm.

Manx Radio · Transport14:40

Road closed between The Hope and Higher Foxdale

• It's due to an RTC in the area.
• The road between The Hope and Higher Foxdale has been shut by emergency services.
• It’s because of a crash just south of the Hope junction in St John’s.

3FM · Culture15:55

First Peel beach stage gig announced!

• Peel will get its first live beach gig for TT next week.
• A new stage has been built on the shore, organised by the Mannin Music Shop on Market Street.
• Plans for the Peel Beach Stage were finalised at the last minute after Peel commissioners delayed discussing whether it could go ahead.

IoM Today · Sport12:53

David Mullarkey sets new 5,000m personal best ahead of Commonwealth Games

• This time will rank him number one in the UK so far in 2026.
• The former Castle Rushen student was competing at the Sound Track Fest Meeting in Los Angeles, where he finished sixth in a fantastic time of 13:09.40 This sliced nine seconds off his personal best time for the event.
• It’s another phenomenal performance by an athlete who will be representing the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.’ Mullarkey is one of 22 island athletes heading to Scotland later this summer to take part in the…

Manx Radio · Island News09:39

'No excuse' for speeding this TT says superintendent

• One biker caught doing 'doing wheelies' at 100mph+.
• Police say there is no excuse’ for flouting the Island’s speed limits this TT.
• Officers have already dealt with a significant’ number of bikers who’ve been caught speeding.

Manx Radio · Business10:00

Property sales and prices down in April

• Average sale price dropped by 2.3%.
• Property sales on the Isle of Man saw a sharp decline in April compared to March 2026.
• That’s according to the latest data published by the website propertyprices.im.

Manx Radio · Island News09:15

Spectators warned 'follow instructions of marshals' as TT gets underway

• 582 marshals will be positioned around the course.
• The Isle of Man TT Races’ clerk of the course says he wants residents and visitors to have a ’fantastic’ racing fortnight.
• In what is his 14th year overseeing the event Gary Thompson has shared a message via the organisation’s WhatsApp channel.

Manx Radio · Island News08:30

Call for remaining census forms to be completed

• 73% completed so far.
• Nearly three-quarters of households have now completed the Isle of Man Census according to the Census Office.
• Reminder letters are being sent to those yet to respond.

Manx Radio · Island News07:34

Prom walkway closures for funfair set-up

• Restrictions in place due to TT attraction.
• An area of the Douglas Promenade walkway will close to all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians today (25 May) to allow for the setup of the TT funfair and safety fencing.
• The closure applies from a point opposite Granville Street to the War Memorial and will be in place between 12pm and 11am on Thursday (28 May).

3FM · Island News09:34

Channing Tatum dons leathers for TT film!

• Channing Tatum's been spotted in his race leathers as he shoots the TT film.
• He’s starring in Isle of Man, which will tell the tale of a rider at the festival.
• This morning, Frank Schuengel captured video and photos of the star as filming got underway at the paddock in Douglas.

IoM Today · Politics10:31

May date for Port St Mary High Street work missed

• But Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says progress is being made.
• Towards the end of last year, the street was closed for around two weeks for site investigations ahead of a long-awaited reconstruction of the crumbling carriageway.
• Port St Mary High Street is widely regarded as being one of the worst roads in the island.

IoM Today · Business10:00

Advocates host wine and cheese night for dementia charity 'Forget Me Not'

• I’m so pleased we have been able to do something to assist this fantastic charity.
• The practical angle is the support available locally, who can access it, and whether the extra training improves help for people at risk.

IoM Today · Island News09:38

Tight security set for trial of teen accused of schoolboy's murder

• Christopher McBurnie, 14, who died following an incident last year.
• A pre-trial review was held on Thursday in relation to the murder trial of a juvenile accused of killing a fellow teenager.
• The trial is due to begin on September 28 this year and is expected to last four weeks.

IoM Today · Island News07:00

Politician cries foul over 'deviant' decision to approve broadband poles in town

• It amounts to weaponisation of planning applications by one man.
• But Lawrie Hooper’s decision came despite another former Minister rejecting similar applications for broadband poles in Mr Hooper’s own Ramsey constituency.
• Peel MHK Kate Lord-Brennan has cried foul - and questioned why DEFA Minister Clare Barber delegated the decision to Mr Hooper when he is no longer a member of her department.

Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Clear; 16°C this morning; high 24°C / low 16°C; winds around 1 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

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Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

Live tide API unavailable; using a date-specific verified Douglas tide table. Times shown local to the Isle of Man.

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What's On · 93 items

What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 93 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Thu 28 May · Villa Marina · villa gaietyEd Gamble’s Comedy Pit Stop

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

Today · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manFincon National Finance Conference 2026

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

Today · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 2

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT practice week

Isle of Man TT Course & Motor Museum Tour

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

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

Today · 26 - 28 May · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyTom and Jerry Forbidden Compass

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

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 · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manDublin Tech Summit 2026

Inclusive Disco Is Back! At the Pavilion, Douglas Golf Club

Tomorrow · 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

Tomorrow · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarMann Made Festival

Tomorrow · Broadway Cinema · villa gaietyNational Theatre Live: the Playboy of the Western World

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

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

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 · the Sidings · alleventsAcoustic Generations @ the Sidings

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 · Bench Nightclub · alleventsD&b All Night Long

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

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

Sun 7 Jun · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarHare and Hounds Enduro, West Kimmeragh

Sun 7 Jun · Billown, Castletown · next event iomSouthern 100 — Southern 100

Sun 7 Jun · 07 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyRiverdance 25th Anniversary Show

Sun 7 Jun · 7 June 2026 · West Kimmeragh, Bride, Bride, IM7 4AT · Visit Isle of ManRMCC Post TT Hare & Hounds

Mon 8 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyAn Evening With Everton Legends - Neville Southall & Peter Reid

Mon 8 Jun · the Manx Legion Club · alleventsGeeks Quiz - Back To the 80's Edition

Tynwald · Sitting watch

House of Keys: agenda and recent decisions

House of Keys · 10.00am. No filler: questions, business, movers and recent decisions from the official papers.

Questions on today's order paper

Mr Moorhouse to the Treasury Minister: value of reserves excluding National Insurance, split into cash, quoted company shares and other liquid assets convertible to cash within ten working days.
Ms Faragher to the Treasury Minister: whether Treasury is seeking, or will seek, a carve-out from UK indefinite-leave-to-remain changes so Island migrants can keep the five-year settlement route.
Ms Edge to Mr Wannenburgh, Member for Environment, Food and Agriculture: how many DEFA staff work in environmental health and inspections.

Bills, motions and amendments on today's agenda

Mr Thomas: suspend Standing Order 4.11(1) so amendment(s) can be moved at Third Reading of the Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026.
Mr Thomas: Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 for Third Reading; Mr Andrew Smith has one listed amendment to Clause 69, removing paragraph (b) and renumbering paragraph (c).
Ms Christian: National Health Service Reform Bill 2026, consideration of clauses. There are 78 listed amendments: Mr Hooper has the main package replacing many Manx Care references with the Department or health-service organisations; Mrs Corlett has contract/arbitration/pharmacy amendments; Mrs Poole-Wilson has amendments on providers/performers and pharmacy registration.
Mr Johnston: Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026, consideration of clauses. Mrs Ann Corlett has eight listed amendments to clauses 11, 38, 46, 70, 88, 90 and 114.
Ms Faragher: Period Products (Free Provision) Bill 2025, to ask the House to agree Legislative Council amendments. The Council amendments remove lines in clause 3, amend clause 5, and add a review clause requiring a report to Tynwald after a period of at least two and no more than four years.

Recent decisions and who moved them

House of Keys, 12 Mayofficial proceedings

House of Keys, 12 May

Questions 1 to 7 were answered orally; Mr Moorhouse moved to extend oral questions and the motion carried; Question 8 was then answered.
Mr Thomas: Rating and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026 was read a second time.
Mr Johnston: Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026 was read a second time.
Mr Thomas: Financial Services (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 clauses were considered. Mr Smith moved amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8; they carried. Clause 69 stood part after a division, 13 for and 10 against. Clauses 47, 66 and 67 stood part after a division, 20 for and 3 against. Clauses 43, 49 and 50 were not moved.
Mr Thomas: motion to suspend Standing Order 4.11(1) for Third Reading of the Financial Services Bill was not moved.
Ms Christian: National Health Service Reform Bill 2026 was not moved.
Ms Faragher: Period Products (Free Provision) Bill 2025 Council amendments were not moved.
House rose at 3.15pm and adjourned to Tuesday 19 May as part of Tynwald Court.

Legislative Council, 12 Mayofficial proceedings

Legislative Council, 12 May

Mr Clueit: Retirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2026 general-principles motion carried; the Bill proceeded to Clauses Stage.
Mr Mercer: Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2023 motion carried; Council agreed with the Keys amendment rescinding earlier orders on New Clause 1 and renumbering the Bill.
Council adjourned at 10.31am.

House of Keys, 5 Mayofficial proceedings

House of Keys, 5 May

Questions 1 to 8 were answered orally; Mr Moorhouse moved to extend oral questions and the motion carried; Question 9 was then answered.
Mr Johnston: Verification of Entity Registration Bill 2026 was read a first time.
Mr Thomas: Retirement Benefits Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2026 was read a third time after a division, 23 for and 0 against.
Ms Christian made a statement on the Manx Care Mandate and Operating Plan 2026-2027: Services in the West of the Island.
Assisted Dying Bill 2023: Mr Thomas moved the main motion; Dr Allinson moved a replacement amendment; Mr Glover moved an amendment to Dr Allinson’s amendment; Ms Christian moved an amendment to Mr Glover’s amendment. Ms Christian’s amendment was lost 11 for, 12 against. Mr Glover’s amendment was lost 7 for, 16 against. Dr Allinson’s amendment carried 15 for, 8 against and replaced the substantive motion. Parts a, b and c then carried; the amended motion as a whole carried 17 for, 6 against.
Mr Ashford: Standing Orders Committee First Report technical updates were received and recommendations approved; motion carried.
House rose at 3.54pm and adjourned to Tuesday 12 May.

Source: House of Keys Order Paper PP 2026/0102; Votes and Proceedings PP 2026/0095, PP 2026/0093 and PP 2026/0090.https://tynwald.org.im/spfile?file=/business/opqp/opqp/2026-PP-0102.pdf

FOI · 11 recent requests

Recent FOI requests

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

19 May · case 5544037PMVA Training

• Asked: the training materials presented to staff undertaking PMVA training (these could be either…
• Authority: Department of Health and Social Care
• Outcome: Information not held (22 May)

Read FOI response →13 May · case 5527093Castletown town clerk

• Asked: As you have overall responsibility for the functioning of local authorities, would you please…
• Authority: Department of Infrastructure
• Outcome: Information not held (19 May)

Read FOI response →11 May · case 5520329Covid 19 vaccine safety surveillance DHSC

• Asked: records relating to vaccine safety surveillance in the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, as…
• Authority: Department of Health and Social Care
• Outcome: Information not held (22 May)

Read FOI response →7 May · case 5513721How many people have an @gov.im email address

• Asked: confirm how many staff/consultants/employees or others have an: @gov.im email address at…
• Authority: Cabinet Office
• Outcome: All information sent (11 May)

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Source: Isle of Man Government FOI searchhttps://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/search

Procurement · deadline and new tender watch

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

deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · Cabinet Office · GTS-1266Quick Quote Highway Video Survey, AI Condition Assessment & Asset Data Capture SolutionCabinet Office wants a supplier to survey roads by video and use AI to assess highway condition and asset data. Deadline: 2026-05-26.Open tender record →deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · Cabinet Office · GTS-1268Quick Quote Provision of a Cloud-Based NEC Contract Management SystemCabinet Office wants a cloud system to manage NEC construction contracts for infrastructure projects. Deadline: 2026-05-26.Open tender record →deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · Cabinet Office · GTS-1270Quick Quote Workspace One SaaS Device Licensing & SupportCabinet Office is buying Workspace ONE device licensing and support for government IT. Deadline: 2026-05-26.Open tender record →deadline · closes 2026-05-26 · posted 2026-04-09 · Manx Utilities Authority · TT2026/05Tender - Installation of a Third IRBC at Jurby Wastewater Treatment Works - ECI and Construction PhasesManx Utilities Authority is seeking early contractor input and construction work for another treatment unit at Jurby Wastewater Treatment Works. Deadline: 2026-05-26.Open tender record →deadline · closes 2026-05-27 · Department of Infrastructure · IoMR-MSz-QQ-044Quick Quote - Rolling Stock Coach TimberworkDepartment of Infrastructure wants timber repair and rebuild work on a railway coach between 2026 and 2027. Deadline: 2026-05-27.Open tender record →

Newly posted

new · closes 2026-06-02 · posted 2026-05-18 · Department of Infrastructure (TSY) · DOI.2026.008Aviation Firefighter Initial Training Course ProviderDepartment of Infrastructure (TSY) is looking for a provider to train aviation firefighters. Deadline: 2026-06-02.Open tender record →new · closes 2026-06-12 · posted 2026-05-18 · Department for Enterprise (TSY) · DFE.2026.007Prior Information Notice - First Response Fire-Fighting and First AidDepartment for Enterprise (TSY) is testing market interest for first-response fire-fighting and first-aid cover. Deadline: 2026-06-12.Open tender record →new · closes 2026-06-12 · posted 2026-05-18 · Department for Enterprise (TSY) · DFE.2026.008Prior Information Notice - Stewarding Service for The Isle Of Man TT, Classic TT And Manx Grand PrixDepartment for Enterprise (TSY) is testing market interest for stewarding at the TT, Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix. Deadline: 2026-06-12.Open tender record →new · closes 2026-06-01 · posted 2026-05-15 · Department of Infrastructure · DOI/2026/013Quick Quote - Refurbishment of Harbours Stop logs and Cradles.Department of Infrastructure wants painting, blasting and welding work on harbour stop logs and cradles. Deadline: 2026-06-01.Open tender record →new · closes 2029-01-15 · posted 2026-05-08 · Department of Infrastructure (TSY) · DINF/2023/029DOI Select List for Maintenance Services – 2024Department of Infrastructure (TSY) is keeping a supplier list for reactive maintenance contractors. Deadline: 2029-01-15.Open tender record →

Source: Isle of Man Government In-Tendhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Tenders/Current

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The official pages most likely to affect readers: planning, consultations, roads, jobs and courts, translated into what to check and why it matters.

pabc.gov.imPlanning applications and weekly listsPlanning: new applications, weekly lists and decisions that can affect streets, neighbours and local businesses.Check latest →gov.imGovernment consultationsConsultations: open government questions where residents and organisations can still respond before policy is settled.Check latest →gov.imUpcoming roadworks and road eventsRoads: upcoming closures, works and event traffic changes before they disrupt a journey.Check latest →services.gov.imJobCentre vacanciesJobs: fresh vacancies and local opportunities posted through the government service.Check latest →courts.imCourts listings and judgmentsCourts: public listings and judgments worth checking for justice and civic updates.Check latest →

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The main official starting point for benefits, pensions, grants, legal aid, employment support and disability support.

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Benefit Information Guide

A plain guide to social security benefits and allowances available through the Isle of Man Treasury.

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Help for urgent one-off needs and budgeting support when eligible households face essential costs.

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Visitor-friendly guidebooks for guests and family trips.

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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day

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School

In a sentenceFor education stories. Daily note 05-26: use it when the Island story gives you the chance.

Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Ta dooinney creeney mennick ny-host."

"A wise person is often silent." — Restraint can be a strength. Daily reflection 05-26: read it against today’s Island weather, news and neighbourly patience.

Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

Ramsey: The north’s main town looks out to the Queen’s Pier, Mooragh Park and the sweep of the bay. It is useful context when today’s news touches place, planning or public services.

This Day in Manx History

On or near 26 May · Through the years

1907

The first Isle of Man TT race was run — the Mountain Course's ancestor was set in motion.

Today · Outlook

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Slane lhiat Until tomorrow morning — moghrey mie eu.

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