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Isle of Man TT 2026: Watch legendary competitor 'Milky' Quayle reveal his top five spots to watch the races

• He’s gone into some detail about each spot - and there’s some surprises in there.
• Who knows the Mountain Course better than Milky Quayle.
• As the TT’s current rider liaison officer, alongside Johnny Barton, Milky is busy throughout the year preparing the fresh crop of newcomers ahead of their first time racing around the Mountain Course.

Today on the island

Rainy, 12°C (54°F), wind 18 mph

The local news that matters this morning

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

IoM Today · Island News12:51 Fire crews tackle shed blaze in Port Erin • Emergency crews were dispatched at 3.52pm on Saturday. • Emergency crews were dispatched at 3.52pm following reports of a garden shed on fire in the village, with two fire appliances attending the incident. • Upon arrival, firefighters found the shed well alight, and the incident commander immediately deployed a team equipped with a high-pressure hose reel to bring the blaze under control.

IoM Today · Culture11:30 Island Yoga Network invites you to celebrate International Yoga Day • The theme for this year is Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom and World Peace.’. • It has been celebrated annually on June 21, since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed it during his address at the United Nations General Assembly in Septermber 2014. • He described it as India’s gift to the world.

IoM Today · Island News10:30 David Cretney column: Looking back at the Isle of Man TTs of 1966, 1976 and 1986 • In 66 the TT was moved to August because of the National Seamen’s Strike. • This came about because of deep-seated grievances regarding gruelling maritime working hours, stagnant pay and rigid discipline. • Ultimately, the strike secured improvements, but on a tourist island with rather limited flights it had an immediate impact, with food rationing and the historic forced postponement of the 1966 TT from the scheduled date in June by the Auto Cycle Union.

IoM Today · Culture10:00 Sophia Morrison: Pioneering Manx cultural activist remembered • There is hardly a part of Manx culture today which is not flourishing in the wake of Sophia’s hard work a century ago.

IoM Today · Island News08:00 'Crox' was the cover man in the first edition of TT News • Fifty years later, TT News is included as special supplements within the Isle of Man Examiner and Manx Independent.

IoM Today · Island News07:01 Keeping up with Isle of Man TT's growth becoming a challenge, says Head of Motorsport • I think all those little changes together feel like a lot of change. • As the 2026 TT began earlier this week, Mr Phillips reflected on the huge amount of work that goes into delivering the festival, describing the final build-up period as the busiest and most demanding part of the year for organisers. • Speaking ahead of the opening qualifying sessions, he said: The event’s growing quickly, and trying to keep up with that growth is a challenge.’ He added: This is the busiest week of my year, and my team here.

Manx Radio · Politics06:41 Island values migrants who moved here 'in good faith' • Treasury minister discusses potential changes to indefinite leave to remain rules. • The treasury minister says the Island values migrants who moved here "in good faith" ahead of potential changes to the UK’s visa system. • The Home Office there is considering changes which could see the minimum time a person must live in the UK before applying for indefinite leave to remain increase from five to 10 years.

Manx Radio · Island News13:35 Stricken yacht was 'enveloped in thick mist' • Ramsey RNLI rescues vessel off east coast. • Ramsey RNLI went to the aid of a yacht in difficulty off the east coast of Douglas this morning (31 May). • The lifeboat was launched just before 12.30am, in a moderate swell, and located the vessel despite it being enveloped in thick mist.

Manx Radio · Law11:33 Custody suite 'fairly full' after alcohol related arrests • Police continuing to urge people to make 'sensible choices'. • Police say they have contingency plans in place to help with capacity issues at Police Headquarters. • This morning (31 May) the custody suite was fairly full’ after a number of people were arrested on Saturday.

Manx Radio · Weather11:06 Bad weather prompts cancellation of Port Erin TT Day • Organisers 'very sad' it won't be going ahead. • Predicated poor weather has forced the cancellation of the Port Erin TT Day. • The event had been due to take place tomorrow (1 June).

Manx Radio · Law10:15 Court for trio accused of human trafficking • Three also facing charge of participating in a criminal organisation. • Three people have appeared at Douglas Courthouse accused of human trafficking. • Joseph Vidal, Jupiter Villacillo and Mary Ann Nemeno face 17 charges of arranging human trafficking for the purpose of exploitation.

Manx Radio · Health08:24 Mountain Road closed due to crash near Guthries • Police ask motorists to take extra care. • Police are asking motorists to take extra care on the Island’s roads this morning (31 May). • The Mountain Road has been closed between The Hairpin and The Bungalow.

Manx Radio · Island News08:30 Public urged to help in search for missing Dolly • Two search operations taking place in Onchan. • Efforts to find a missing dog in Onchan are being stepped up today (31 May). • Dolly - the three-legged 13-year-old Chihuahua - has been missing since Thursday.

3FM · Sport15:44 Dean Harrison wins the first race of TT 2026 • Dean Harrison has been announced as winner in the first day of racing at this year's TT. • Riding for Honda, Harrison took first place in this afternoon’s Superbike race, Sunday, May 31. • He was followed by Peter Hickman in second place and Michael Dunlop in third.

3FM · Island News13:35 Chance to be part of the TT movie this afternoon • Your chance to be part of a TT film is now this afternoon! • The public’s being invited to form cheering crowds at the Grandstand to celebrate a fictional TT winner, for Channing Tatum’s ’Isle of Man’ film. • After previously being rescheduled, a government spokesperson says filming is now due to take place from 4pm to 9pm after the Superbike race today, Sunday, May 31.

IoM Today · Law15:40 Police issue reminder around drone usage during TT as arrest made • We made it as far as race week without an arrest for unauthorised use of a drone.

IoM Today · Island News10:00 'The Hidden Cost of Cute': Charity campaign highlights issues with 'cute' pets • Facebook, Instagram, TicTok and the like are rapidly changing how people expect dogs and cats to look, behave and be treated. • The practical angle is the support available locally, who can access it, and whether the extra training improves help for people at risk.

Manx Radio · Island News06:27 Superbike race to kickstart TT 2026 race week • Due to be 'dry with bright or sunny intervals'. • The second race day of TT 2026 is due to get underway this afternoon (31 May). • The RST Superbike, six-lap race, has a scheduled start time of 1.30pm.

Manx Radio · Island News06:37 Women to lead the TT Legacy Lap • Hundreds expected to take part in speed-controlled ride-out. • Women will be celebrated today for their role in the history, and future, of motorcycling. • The Women Riders World Relay will lead this morning’s TT Legacy Lap (31 May).

Manx Radio · Island News06:43 Jessopp re-elected as chairman of Braddan Commissioners • Wants to continue 'actively engaging' with local community. • Braddan Commissioners have re-elected Andrew Jessopp as chairman for the next year. • The local authority says he will bring a ’wealth’ of experience to the position having previously been chairman to the commissioners a number of times since 2013.

IoM Today · Weather06:18 Expect patchy rain today and moderate rain tomorrow • Today, Sunday, May 31, in Douglas will bring patchy rain with brief cloudy spells. • Expect drizzle episodes, with maximum temperatures near 13°C and lows near 11°C. • Winds may pick up slightly, offering fresh gusts in local weather updates.

Manx Radio · Sport08:20 Bus services 'at risk' of not operating on TT Race Day 2 • Several routes affected between 12-hour period. • Several bus services across the Island are at risk’ of not operating today (31 May). • The routes affected are Island wide and affect journeys between 8am and 8pm.

IoM Today · Transport11:26 Police investigating incident on southern bus involving 'several youths' • The incident occurred on May 7. • Police are appealing for information regarding an incident that took place on a bus in the south of the Isle of Man earlier in May. • The incident occurred on Thursday, May 7 at around 3.45pm towards the rear of the Number 1 bus travelling from Port Erin to Douglas.

Tides · Douglas

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 103 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Villa Marina · villa gaietyDc/ac - the Final Stand

Today · 01 Jun · Villa Marina · Villa GaietyKiller Queen

Tomorrow · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyDavy Knowles & His Band

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

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

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

Today · Bench Nightclub · alleventsHendo & Cam Bench Takeover Pt2

Today · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreJune Events At the Eac

Today · North Quay · manx radioNorth Quay Live: TT Music Event

Today · Port Erin Lifeboat Station Shop · manx radioPort Erin Lifeboat Shop

Today · Port Erin Beach · allevents (castletown) & visitor events calendarPort Erin TT Fun Day

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

Today · Queens Promenade · allevents (douglas) & visitor events calendarTT Beach Race - Douglas

Today · Manx Museum · manx radioTT Live At the Manx Museum

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Today · Bench Nightclub · alleventsTT Race Week At Bench

Today · 01 - 07 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Today · 01 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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

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 May 2026–6 June 2026 · Bottleneck Carpark, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2AB · Visit Isle of ManMann Made Festival

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

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

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 · Bench Nightclub · alleventsD&b All Night Long

Tomorrow · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manMoney 20/20 2026

Tomorrow · TT Mountain Course · iom tt officialTT 2026 — Race Day 3

Wed 3 Jun · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioBallakilpheric TT Bacon Baps

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

Wed 3 Jun · 03 - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Sheep Detectives

Thu 4 Jun · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioBallakilpheric TT Bacon Baps

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 · 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 · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioBallakilpheric TT Bacon Baps

Fri 5 Jun · Jurby Transport Museum · manx radioJurby Transport Museum Open Day

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 - 11 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyFinding Emily

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

Sat 6 Jun · Glen Maye Chapel & Community Centre · peel onlineGlen Maye Craft Market With Bacon Baps

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 · 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

Wed 10 Jun · Launchpad (hillary House) · alleventsCommunities of Practice: Software Engineering & Development

Wed 10 Jun · Villa Marina · villa gaietyScouting For Girls

Wed 10 Jun · 10 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManCraig Revel Horwood: Revelations – Songs Boys Don't Sing

Thu 11 Jun · New Cod On the Block · alleventsChippy Tea!

Thu 11 Jun · Launchpad · alleventsGood Governance, Positive Wellbeing: A Masterclass For Growing Businesses

Thu 11 Jun · Digital Isle of Man · digital isle of manKpmg Gaming Esummit 2026

Thu 11 Jun · Villagaiety · visit isle of man & alleventsScouting For Girls

Thu 11 Jun · the George Hotel · manx radio & alleventsStartline Podcast - Live!

Thu 11 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyThe Simon & Garfunkel Story

Fri 12 Jun · Johnshaven Village Hall · alleventsIn the Flesh: Wknd 'en Plein Air' Sketchbook/mini Canvas - Mixed Media Drawing/painting

Fri 12 Jun · Manx Legion Club · alleventsOompah Night

Fri 12 Jun · Hospice Hq, Strang · hospice isle of manPaint and Pinot

Fri 12 Jun · Parish Hall, Onchan · alleventsWe Can Sing A Rainbow!

Sat 13 Jun · Just of the Round Table Crossroads At the Junction of the Ronague/whallag Rd · alleventsBarrule To Barrule Challenge

Sat 13 Jun · Peel, Isle of Man · centenary centre & peel onlineBlue Train Big Band

Sat 13 Jun · Bridson Street, Im9 6an Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsGathered For Glory Conference

Sat 13 Jun · Ramsey Masonic Hall · alleventsHarryoke - Charity Fundraiser For Isu2s

Sat 13 Jun · Mooragh Park & Promenade · manx radio & visit isle of manIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ram

Sat 13 Jun · Quirks Croft, Cregneash · manx national heritageMagnet Mania: Little Magnetic Village

Sat 13 Jun · Victoria Square, Im9 6ld Port Erin, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · erin arts centre & alleventsMananan 50: Scott Brothers Duo

Sat 13 Jun · the Creek Inn · alleventsMilestones Community Granny Pub Crawl!

Sat 13 Jun · Central Park, Ramsey, Mn · alleventsNw Food Truck Fest With Ramsey Parks and Rec

Sat 13 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sat 13 Jun · Meeting At Milntown Estate Carpark · alleventsWild Medicine

Sat 13 Jun · 13 - 14 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyAmazing Animals

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026 · Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 3AP · Visit Isle of ManIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Summer Challenge Orienteering Event - Mooragh Park & Promenade, Ramsey.

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP · Visit Isle of ManAmazing Animals

Sat 13 Jun · 13 June 2026–14 June 2026 · Doctor's Meadow, Near Southern 100 Clubhouse, Castletown-by-Pass, Castletown, IM9 1HB · Visit Isle of ManSouthern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club Two Day Vintage Show

Sun 14 Jun · St Ninian's Church & Parish Centre · alleventsIndigo Jazz Cafe

Sun 14 Jun · Nautical Museum, Castletown · manx national heritageLego® Imagination Club At the Nautical Museum

Sun 14 Jun · Isle of Man · manx radioOnchan Secret Gardens 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Mooragh Park · allevents (ramsey) & visitor events calendarPatrick Crookall Manx Middle Distance Triathlon

Sun 14 Jun · the Sound By the Calf of Man · alleventsSea Watches At the Sound 2026

Sun 14 Jun · Erin Arts Centre · erin arts centreThe Weekend View: Ashlishyn Vannin By Juan Ashlish

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

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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

100 Years of the Isle of Man TT book

A race-history coffee-table search.

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Island Amazon pick 2

The Isle of Man TT book

Road-racing reading for TT fans.

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Island Amazon pick 3

Isle of Man map book

Map and guide searches for walkers and visitors.

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From the Manx oral tradition

A small Manx fact

The Sound: The tide race between the Calf and the Island is one of Mann’s great natural spectacles. It is useful context when today’s news touches place, planning or public services.

The shape of the day ahead

Rainy, 12°C (54°F), wind 18 mph. Highs of 14°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.