Moghrey Mie

Construction sector facing 'perfect storm'

• Rising fuel prices and skills shortage among challenges for Island's builders.
• A perfect storm of soaring fuel and materials costs alongside a serious skills shortage is brewing in the Island’s construction sector.
• That’s the warning from Derek Clarkson, head of the industry body Construction Isle of Man.

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.

3FM · Health09:21 Mobile building to house Ramsey renal unit? • Manx Care has applied to put another mobile building at Ramsey Cottage Hospital. • Earlier this month, the organisation said it wanted a mobile building for dental treatment. • Now, it’s applied for planning permission for another mobile facility to house a temporary renal unit.

3FM · Transport12:25 UK police issue advice for bikers on ferry from Heysham • Police in Lancashire have issued advice to riders as they travel to the Isle of Man through Heysham. • Road Policing Inspector Holland Parkinson published a video to Facebook as the busiest arrival period approaches. • She urged riders to stick to the speed limits as they approach the Lancashire port.

Manx Radio · Health21:56 TT racers injured after crash at Brandish • Sidecar duo taken to Noble's Hospital for treatment. • Two sidecar competitors in this year’s TT have been injured following a crash in the first qualifying session of TT 2026. • Maria Costello and Shaun Parker were involved in an incident at Brandish during the second lap this evening (26 May).

Manx Radio · Politics16:19 Last day to submit election nomination papers for Ramsey Commissioners • Local authority is looking for four people to join. • People wanting to stand in the Ramsey Commissioners by-election have one day left to submit their nomination papers. • The local authority needs four new people to join - one in its North Ward and three in its South Ward.

3FM · Island News09:41 Cafe thanks fans for patience during power cut • A café on the TT course has thanked fans for their patience after a power cut left it running by lantern-light! • The Victory Café at the Bungalow took to Facebook after the incident yesterday. • Manx Utilities sprang into action after a power cut hit parts of Laxey, Maughold, Dhoon and Glen Mona yesterday - including the café.

Manx Radio · Weather18:26 Island sees warmest day of year so far • But temperatures didn't break weather record. • The Isle of Man didn’t quite reach record temperatures today (26 May), but it was close. • It has officially been the hottest May day in recorded history in England and Wales - with temperatures hitting 35°C in west London.

3FM · Transport13:59 Steam Packet cancels Dublin sailings over number of months • The Steam Packet has announced it's cancelled a number of sailings to Dublin this year. • It’s because of disruption to infrastructure at Holyhead Port in Wales, which is impacting the whole Irish sea network and limiting availability of berths in Dublin. • Crossings between Thursday, July 23 and Thursday, October 1 are affected.

Manx Radio · Island News16:19 No specific discussions over separate pathway for migrants on the Island • Proposed changes could new residents waiting longer for indefinite leave to remain. • The Isle of Man Government has not had specific discussions with the UK Home Office about a separate pathway for migrants in the Isle of Man. • Proposed changes in the UK could see new residents having to wait 10 years instead of five before being able to apply for indefinite leave to remain.

Manx Radio · Island News16:19 TT film director hoping to capture 'the love of the race and of the place' • Aims to showcase the 'beauty' of the Island for audiences worldwide. • The director behind the upcoming TT film says he wants to capture the ’love of the race and the love of the place’ for worldwide audiences. • Ahead of yesterday’s opening practice session (25 May), director Reid Carolin told Radio TT they’ll be filming around the Island, not just at the grandstand.

3FM · Law08:20 Lock it or lose it warning for TT fans from Merseyside police • Police on Merseyside have issued stark advice to bikers travelling through on their way to the Island. • Officers have launched Operation Needle, which aims to prevent motorbikes being stolen as fans wait for ferries. • They say the city welcomes bikers passing through, as they boot local businesses.

IoM Today · Sport16:30 Ex-pro cyclists to host racing school in Isle of Man next month • It is specifically aimed at total novice riders with a minimum age of 13. • Manx Vikings Wheelers’ MVW Racing School presentation will take place on Sunday, June 12 over the National Sports Centre roadway (Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway) in Douglas. • Former British junior mountain bike champion and multiple Island Games gold medallist Baxter will conduct the classroom-based session, while ex-Team Sky and Total Energy road racer Lawless will do the on-bike segment.

IoM Today · Weather14:58 Isle of Man charities urge public to help prevent wildfires during dry weather • Our countryside and nature reserves are incredibly vulnerable. • Manx National Heritage, Manx Wildlife Trust and Manx BirdLife have issued a joint appeal following recent wildfire incidents across the island. • The organisations warned that even a small spark can quickly develop into a serious wildfire, particularly during periods of dry and warm weather, and added that wildfires can threaten wildlife, nesting birds, upland habitats and historic sites.

Manx Radio · Island News14:39 TT organisers clarify prohibited zone for spectators • New map released confirming no entry areas. • TT organisers have clarified the area in Ramsey spectators will not be able to use for the remainder of the 2026 racing fortnight. • Albert Square, located on the left-hand side after the exit from Parliament Square, is now designated as a prohibited area.

Manx Radio · Transport14:15 TT visitor banned from the road after 'mind-boggling' speeding offence • 36-year-old described as riding 'like a lunatic'. • A TT visitor from Surrey who was caught riding at almost 120 miles per hour has been described in court as a lunatic. • Oliver Charles Bolan, from Whitmore Vale, was arrested yesterday (25 May) after being caught flouting the 50mph restriction.

Manx Radio · Island News12:27 Commissioner declares intention to stand in Arbory, Castletown and Malew • Kirrie Jenkins will be standing as an independent candidate. • A second candidate has declared her intention to stand in the upcoming general election in Arbory, Castletown and Malew. • Kirrie Jenkins has served as a commissioner in the area since 2021, and says her priorities will be a strong economy, honest government and a protected Island.

Manx Radio · Culture06:22 Keys members to gather for additional sitting this morning • Sitting starts at 10am and will be broadcast on FM. • There’s a short question paper facing the Island’s politicians today (26 May) as the House of Keys is set to convene for an additional sitting. • But four lengthy pieces of legislation also appear on the order paper.

Manx Radio · Island News06:53 Local company launches biodiversity grant to support conservation and research • Application close at the end of June. • A local eDNA testing company is offering free environmental DNA analysis for schools, researchers, charities and community groups. • Taxa Genomics, based in Douglas, operates globally across commercial sectors.

Manx Radio · Island News06:36 TT riders count the cost of attending 2026 event • 'TT costs 100,000 Euros but I'm addicted to it' says Croatian racer. • TT 2026 is officially underway. • Yesterday (25 May) racers took to the Mountain Course in perfect conditions for the first practice and qualifying session.

Manx Radio · Island News06:23 Meet the Port Erin florist behind the TT victory garlands • Heidi Baker uses laurel leaves 'from locations around the course'. • When successful TT riders take to the winners’ podium next week they’ll be adorned with a laurel wreath created here on the Isle of Man. • They’ve been created by florist Heidi Baker from The Flower Studio in Port Erin.

Manx Radio · Health06:13 Bushy’s launch new Governor’s Ale in aid of Hospice • 20p per pint to be donated directly to the charity. • A new beer is aiming to raise as much money as possible for Hospice Isle of Man. • Bushy’s Brewery launched ’Governor’s Ale’ at the Rovers Return with its namesake, the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, pulling the first pint.

IoM Today · Weather14:56 Port St Mary RNLI assists kayakers off Langness after tidal difficulty • It’s important to always check the weather and tide times. • The Isle of Man Coastguard received the initial alert at 4.15pm on Monday (May 25), following a 999 call from a member of the public reporting a sit-on kayak in difficulty with two people on board. • The kayakers also contacted the coastguard directly, and it was made clear that they were unable to make headway against strong tidal currents.

IoM Today · Culture16:09 Curraghs Wildlife Park welcomes spanish red panda Malik • The pair have been brought together as part of a conservation breeding programme. • Staff at the park are saying hola’ to Malik, a red panda who has made the journey from Madrid Zoo to Ballaugh. • Malik is already settling in well alongside the park’s resident female red panda, Sara.

IoM Today · Island News15:54 New Heritage Hub looks to 'breathe new life' into ancient building • This development preserves the building’s historic character. • Located in the centre of Castletown, the facility is intended to serve as a gateway for visitors seeking information about heritage sites and activities across the island, with the development also seeking to increase public engagement with the organisation’s conservation and educational work.

IoM Today · Sport13:55 Three more athletes added to Commonwealth Games team • The trio bolster the 22-strong squad named earlier this month. • The 23rd edition of the event is set to take place in Glasgow between July 23 to August 2. • Earlier this month, Commonwealth Games Association of the Isle of Man announced a 22-strong squad for the multi-sport event Now, the CGA has confirmed the addition of three more competitors to the Manx squad for Scotland.

Tides · Douglas

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 95 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Tomorrow · 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 manDublin Tech Summit 2026

Today · 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

Today · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarMann Made Festival

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

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

Today · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Qualifying Day 3

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT practice week

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 · 27 - 28 May · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyTom and Jerry Forbidden Compass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomorrow · 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 - 31 Jul · 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

Tue 9 Jun · Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man · alleventsAn Evening With Everton Legends

Tue 9 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyCraig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don't Sing

Tue 9 Jun · Knock Froy · next event iomPeveril MCC — Kenyon Crowe Centre Rnd / Club Rnd 6 / Sidecar Rnd 3

Tue 9 Jun · West Kimmeragh · next event iomRamsey MCC — Centre Round 5 / Club Round 3

Tue 9 Jun · Turkeylands · next event iomTurkeylands Mx — Practice Session

Tue 9 Jun · 09 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyAn Evening With Everton Legends - Peter Reid & Graeme Sharp

Recent FOI requests

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

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

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

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

Resident pulse

One question, three choices, all week. We publish the result each Monday, then start the next weekly question.

Three Island Amazon finds

Rotating Isle of Man and Manx book/product searches.

Island Amazon pick 1

Isle of Man TT annual review book

TT review books and archive racing reads.

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Island Amazon pick 2

100 Years of the Isle of Man TT book

A race-history coffee-table search.

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Island Amazon pick 3

The Isle of Man TT book

Road-racing reading for TT fans.

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From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

Castletown: Castle Rushen anchors one of the best-preserved medieval town centres in the British Isles. It is useful context when today’s news touches place, planning or public services.

The shape of the day ahead

Overcast, 15°C (60°F), wind 12 mph. Highs of 20°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.