Moghrey Mie

Rate of sexually transmitted infections after TT fell by a quarter last year

• Public Health's relaunched its safer sex campaign for 2026 festival.
• The number of sexually transmitted infections identified after last year’s TT fell by more than a quarter compared to the year before.
• That’s according to Public Health Isle of Man which has relaunched its sexual health campaign for 2026.

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.

IoM Today · Island News18:06 Watch as Hollywood star Brad Pitt enjoys the Isle of Man TT action from start line • He looked to be having a great time at the Grandstand. • The Oscar-winning actor arrived on the island earlier in the day, having been photographed stepping off a private jet at Ronaldsway Airport. • Images captured by digital creator Frank Schuengel showed the Troy and Ocean’s Eleven star arriving on the island before making his way to the TT course, where his presence quickly attracted attention from racegoers.

IoM Today · Law18:37 Isle of Man TT 2026: Police issue statement after 'Wheelie-Konni' burnout incident • All parties involved have taken responsibility...’. • Konni Ammenhäuser, better known to road racing fans as Wheelie Konni, came to the attention of police following an incident outside Motor Isle Bar & Grill in Wellington Street. • The German TT enthusiast, who has become well known among fans for his motorcycle stunts and larger-than-life personality during race fortnight, had been celebrating his birthday at the venue approximately a week earlier.

Manx Radio · Transport12:39 Island supports 'awful lot of people' stranded at the airport • Close to 300 passengers needed help after weather disrupted flights. • Close to 300 passengers were stranded at Ronaldsway Airport yesterday (1 June) after fog cancelled a number of outbound flights. • Visit Isle of Man, the Isle of Man Airport and Civil Defence worked to find accommodation, or alternative travel arrangements, for the affected people.

3FM · Island News16:56 Results on more 20mph consultations next month • More results from public consultations on the rollout of 20mph zones around the Island will be published next month. • That’s according to Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall, who faced a Tynwald question for written reply from Rushen MHK Michelle Haywood. • She wants to know when reports about the northern, central, and southern districts would be released.

3FM · Island News14:35 Political meeting tonight postponed • An Island political party says it's been forced to postpone a meeting tonight. • The Green Party was due to hold its monthly meeting at the Green Centre in Market Street in Douglas at 6.30pm. • However, it says it’s had to put back the gathering to a date to be confirmed.

Manx Radio · Sport18:53 Wednesday morning TT racing ruled out • Organisers to keep assessing afternoon and evening conditions. • TT organisers have ruled out racing tomorrow morning but will continue to assess whether racing action can take place on Wednesday afternoon or evening. • In an update, race officials say the current forecast for tomorrow (3 June) is ’poor, with low cloud and showers forecast throughout the day.’ However, they add that to ensure no opportunities for racing are missed, ’only the morning period has been ruled out at this stage.’ As a results, roads around…

Manx Radio · Island News17:05 Chance to have your say on the masterplan for Noble's Park • Douglas Council asks residents to share their views. • Douglas Council is running a drop-in session for residents to have their say about what the future of Noble’s Park should look like. • It will be held at The Rocket Play Area on Saturday, 13 June - from 10am to 4pm - and ratepayers will be able to view and comment on the draft masterplan proposals.

Manx Radio · Law17:15 Number of people speeding this TT 'disappointing' say police • Four people arrested after going more than double the speed limit. • Police say speeding has been one of the most common offences committed so far this TT. • Officers have issued 178 Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notices to drivers who’ve been caught.

IoM Today · Culture19:31 Book Review: 'Heartwarming and hilarious' • Both titles are available in the Bridge Bookshops in Port Erin and Ramsey. • For anyone who has fallen in love with a puppy or puppies and then realised that cute as they appear they are going to terrorize you and wreck your home! • Dog lover, actor Martin Clunes, regales the mayhem of the Jack Russell duo, John and Murray.

Manx Radio · Transport13:30 French TT visitor fined after doing U-turn on Mountain Road in fog • Deputy High Bailiff tells tourist: "The signs are very clear". • A French TT visitor has been fined £500 after being caught flouting the one-way system on the Mountain Road. • Aymeric Pierre Antoine Guinoiseau, from Avranches, appeared at Douglas Courthouse today (2 June) from custody.

Manx Radio · Health11:29 TT 2026 has been 'tricky' so far, says head of ambulance service • Will Bellamy says more 999 calls have been made for falls than RTCs this year. • The Island’s ambulance service has responded to more than 350 999 calls in the first week of the TT fortnight. • It usually deals with around 200 cases in a seven day period.

Manx Radio · Island News06:45 Fans praise TT Grandstand set up • Thousands flock to paddocks and fan park. • Fans have been praising the set up of the TT Grandstand this year. • Thousands of enthusiasts have flocked to the fan park and paddocks to check out team merchandise, food vendors and Trackside.

Manx Radio · Culture06:11 "It'll be awesome!": Pyrotechnics supplier prepares for DC/AC's final show • Tribute band to end 22 years of performing with Villa Marina gig. • Renowned AC/DC tribute band DC/AC will take to the stage for the final time tonight (2 June). • The band are calling it a day, after 22-years playing to crowds on the Isle of Man, due to issues with ill health.

3FM · Island News16:11 Dunlop claims 34th TT win today • Michael Dunlop's marked his 34th TT win during this afternoon's Supersport race, Tuesday, June 2. • He was followed in second by Dean Harrison - who won the Superbike event on Sunday. • And in third today came Peter Hickman.

3FM · Island News14:28 Free liver scans being offered at end of TT • Want to check the state of your liver after the overindulgence of TT? • Public Health is offering free, walk-in ultrasound scans on the last weekend of the races. • You can simply show up to the Mann Made Festival at the Bottleneck Car Park in Douglas between 11.30am and 5pm on Saturday, June 6.

3FM · Island News10:34 Douglas mayor launches online fundraiser • Douglas mayor Steven Crellin has launched an online fundraiser to support this year's charity appeal. • The Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund will aim to raise cash for three good causes this year - the Great North Air Ambulance Service, dementia charity Forget Me Not and A Little Piece of Hope which helps bereaved families and sick children.

3FM · Island News09:13 UK fan's TT trip ruined by accommodation scam • A TT visitor has been left in the lurch after being scammed over accommodation. • Kurt McGuinness took to Facebook after a couple calling themselves Jim and Jo offered to rent him rooms in their home for three days. • He paid a £170 deposit and was due to arrive on Thursday - but they’ve now stopped answering calls and messages after getting the cash.

3FM · Island News08:39 TT grandstand flags were unsafe, says DOI • The Department of Infrastructure says flags at the TT Grandstand have been removed because it's not safe to fly them. • A number of fans had asked about the lack of the traditional flags this year - and Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby looked into the mystery. • She says an inspection in April found the structure around the poles was unsafe and had to be removed.

3FM · Culture08:05 TT wildfire risk "very high" • The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has described the risk of wildfires during TT as "very high". • It says upland and lowland habitats are tinder dry, and winds are creating a very high risk. • In those conditions, the department says one spark could set off a blaze threatening wildlife, livestock, public safety and even TT racing.

3FM · Weather07:41 TT tour will help youngsters in Kyiv • A special trip around the TT course this weekend will help child refugees in Ukraine. • Manx Grand Prix vice-chair and travelling marshal Jim Hunter will lead a coach tour from 9am on Sunday, June 7. • He’ll donate his fee to provide school rucksacks to displaced children in Kyiv, to make sure they have everything they need for their new schools.

3FM · Transport06:55 Visibility problems at airport • Ronaldsway Airport says its operations continue to be plagued by fog and mist today. • Yesterday, the facility said low visibility was affecting some flights in and out of the Island. • This morning, it says the murky conditions are continuing, although conditions are expected to improve this afternoon.

Manx Radio · Business13:07 Horse tramway reinstatement would cost £3 million • Business case to restore line to the Sea Terminal appears on Register of Business. • A business case for the reinstatement of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway along the full length of the promenade will go before Tynwald this month. • It has today (2 June) appeared on Register of Business, within half an hour of the deadline.

Manx Radio · Politics06:16 Treasury minister 'hopes' businesses will pass on VAT reductions to customers • Falling from 20% to 5% for certain activities over summer. • Treasury has told Manx Radio it’s hopeful businesses on the Island will pass on savings from a temporary VAT reduction to their customers. • Government is following a UK scheme and reducing the tax on children’s meals in restaurants, family tickets to cinemas and shows, and admission to attractions.

3FM · Sport08:15 Bus advice issued amid TT racing uncertainty • Bus Vannin's advising people not to hang around if they're waiting to get buses around the TT course this morning. • On Facebook, the organisation says delays to today’s racing mean its last buses before the closure may be later than previously advertised. • But it says that’s not guaranteed - and passengers should get the bus they’d originally planned to make sure they reach spectator spots on time.

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What's on: next 14 days

A complete quick-view of 97 public listings for the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

Today · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyHenning Wehn - Acid Wehn

Today · 03 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · Villa GaietyDavy Knowles & His Band

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

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

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

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

Today · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioBallakilpheric TT Bacon Baps

Today · 26 Athol St · alleventsBunka TT 2026

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

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

Today · Mountain Course · Moghrey Mie calendarTT race fortnight

Today · 03 - 04 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Sheep Detectives

Today · 03 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyCharlie the Wonderdog

Today · 03 Jun - 31 Jul · Dragons Castle · Villa GaietyPop-In and Play At Dragon's Castle

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 · Ballakilpheric Chapel · manx radioBallakilpheric TT Bacon Baps

Tomorrow · Peel, Isle of Man · visit isle of man & alleventsPeel Beach Race

Tomorrow · Isle of Man · visitor events calendarPeel TT Beachcross

Tomorrow · St James Church · manx radioTT Teas

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

Tomorrow · 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

Sun 7 Jun · 7 June 2026 · Douglas Railway Station, Banks Hill, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT · Visit Isle of ManTT Manxman Sunday Lunch

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 · 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!

Fri 12 Jun · 12 - 14 Jun · Broadway Cinema · Villa GaietyThe Passenger

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

Mon 15 Jun · Vibe Plant Based Cafe. Isle of Man · alleventsJune Mindfulness Evening

Mon 15 Jun · Gaiety Theatre · villa gaietyMichael Rosen - Getting Through It

Mon 15 Jun · 15 June 2026–19 June 2026 · Nobles Park, Douglas · Visit Isle of Man2026 June Crown Green Bowling Festival

Tue 16 Jun · Ballatessan Meadow, Im5 1dx Peel, Isle of Man, Isle of Man · alleventsCare Home Open Week

Tue 16 Jun · Empress Hotel · alleventsMadf Agm

Tue 16 Jun · St Paul's, Ramsey · alleventsRamsey Swing Dance Classes

Tue 16 Jun · 16 Jun - 30 Aug · Villa Marina Arcade · Villa GaietyIOM Arts Council Present the 2026 Summer Concert Series

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